Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit by S. M. Mitra.
Putraka
major
A prince who seeks magical objects and marries a princess.
Sringa-Bhuja
major
Also known as Sringa - Bhuja, VI Sringa - Bhuja, poor Sringa - Bhuja
A deer who is a central character in a story.
Rupa-Sikha
supporting
Also known as Rupa - Sikha, V Rupa - Sikha
A lizard character in a tale.
Kadali-Garbha
major
Also known as Kadali - Garbha, II Kadali - Garbha
A lizard who is a main character in a story.
Subha Datta
major
Also known as VII Subha Datta, III Subha Datta, Poor Subha Datta, VI Soon Subha Datta
A Brahman who appears in multiple tales.
Hiranya
major
Also known as IV The mouse, IV, little Hiranya
A mouse who is a main character in a story.
Agni-Sikha
supporting
Also known as Agni - Sikha
A character in a tale, possibly a fire spirit.
Dhairya-Sila
supporting
Also known as Dhairya - Sila
A character known for patience and steadfastness.
The Brahman
supporting
Also known as XII The Brahman
A Brahman who appears in several stories.
The Prince
supporting
A prince who features in various tales.
The Woodcutter
supporting
A woodcutter who appears in a story.
Hari-Sarman
major
Also known as V Hari - Sarman, VIII
A Brahman who is a main character in a tale.
Prasnajit
supporting
A king who appears in a story.
Patala
supporting
A character in a tale, possibly a princess.
Vidya
supporting
A female character in a story.
Dridha-Varman
minor
Also known as Dridha - Varman
A character in a tale.
Vira-Bhuja
minor
Also known as Vira - Bhuja
A character in a story.
Poor Pussy
supporting
A cat character in a tale.
Guna-Vara
minor
Also known as Guna - Vara, poor Guna - Vara
A character in a story.
Mana Kanaka
minor
Also known as III Mana Kanaka
A character in a tale.
The Servant
minor
A servant who appears in various stories.
Jihva
minor
A character in a tale.
Matri-Datta
minor
Also known as Matri - Datta, this Matri - Datta
A character in a story.
The Doctor
minor
A doctor who appears in a tale.
Laghupatin
minor
A character in a story.
Mandharaka
minor
A character in a tale.
Buddhi-Mati
minor
Also known as V Buddhi - Mati, III Buddhi - Mati
A mouse character in a story.
Deva-Jnanin
minor
Also known as Deva - Jnanin
A character in a tale.
The Master
minor
A master who appears in a story.
Dhuma-Sikha
minor
Also known as Dhuma Sikha, Dhuma - Sikha
A character in a tale.
Ayasolekha
minor
A character in a story.
Surya Pratap
minor
Also known as the Raja
A hot-tempered Raja who punishes harshly.
Puss
minor
Also known as Dear Puss
A cat character in a tale.
His Master
minor
A master of a character in a story.
Fairies
minor
Magical beings who appear in a tale.
Marut
minor
A character in a story.
S. M. Mitra
minor
Also known as Mr. S. M. Mitra
The translator or compiler of the tales.
Siva
minor
The Hindu god who appears in a story.
Asoka-Mala
minor
Also known as Asoka - Mala
A character in a tale.
