The text is an introduction to a collection of bedtime stories compiled by Hiren Kavad, based on teachings attributed to Buddha. It emphasizes the importance of storytelling in instilling moral and ethical values such as truth, love, compassion, and unity in both children and adults. The author argues that these stories serve not only as entertainment but also as valuable lessons for navigating life's challenges. The compilation acknowledges Buddha as the inspiration behind the effort and thanks various contributors, particularly Mr. Ven Kurunegoda Piyatissa for his role in adapting the stories into modern English. The index lists several stories included in the collection, such as "The Dancing Peacock" and "The Crane And The Crab." Buddha Says... - Path to Happiness (Part - 2) by Hiren Kavad in English Short Stories 7 1.8k Downloads 4.8k Views Writen by Hiren Kavad Category Short Stories Read Full Story Download on Mobile Description Once upon a time, a very long time ago, the four-footed animals made the lion their king. There was a gigantic fish that roamed the oceans, and the fish made him their king. The birds were attracted to beauty, so they chose the Golden swan as their king.King Golden swan had a beautiful golden daughter. While she was still young, he granted her one wish. She wished that, when she was old enough, she could pick her own husband. When his daughter was old enough, King Golden swan called all the birds living in the vast Himalayan Mountains of central Asia to a gathering. The purpose was to find a worthy husband for his golden daughter. Birds came from far away, even from high Tibet. There were geese, swans, eagles, sparrows, humming birds, cuckoos, owls and many other kinds of birds. The gathering was held on a high rock slab, in the beautiful green land of Nepal. King Golden swan told his lovely daughter to select whichever husband she wished. Novels Buddha Says... - Path to Happiness Buddha Says... - Path to Happiness - Hiren Kavad More Likes This Sails of Seven Ocean - 1 by Aditya Sharma Betrayal by S Sinha 28'th cup of tea by Anand The Silence Night by Aarti Garval Honeymoon by S Sinha Love Tussle: Two Clowns, One Crush - Part 1 by LOTUS Broken ? by LOTUS More Interesting Options English Short Stories English Spiritual Stories English Fiction Stories English Motivational Stories English Classic Stories English Children Stories English Comedy stories English Magazine English Poems English Travel stories English Women Focused English Drama English Love Stories English Detective stories English Moral Stories English Adventure Stories English Human Science English Philosophy English Health English Biography English Cooking Recipe English Letter English Horror Stories English Film Reviews English Mythological Stories English Book Reviews English Thriller English Science-Fiction English Business English Sports English Animals English Astrology English Science English Anything English Crime Stories