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Indian Fairy Tales · Chapter
XXIII: The Prince and the Fakir explained
A Baluchi tale, communicated by Mr.
What happens
A Baluchi tale, communicated by Mr. M. L. Dames, involving a prince and a fakir, with remarks on the rarity of unholy fakirs.
Themes in this chapter
Cunning and Wisdom
The prince likely uses cunning or wisdom to navigate his encounter with the fakir.
Characters to notice
- Punchkin
Referenced in the context of fakirs; the chapter mentions 'unholy fakirs' as rare.
- Prince Rasalu
A prince figure appears in the tale, though not explicitly named in the excerpt.
Key passages
“Unholy fakirs are rather rare.”
Fakirs who are wicked or impure are uncommon.
This remark sets the tone for the tale's moral or thematic focus.