The collection of stories contained in this book is an attempt to capture some of the values and norms that are prevalent in small-town India. These are the stories the authors heard from their parents, grandparents, neighbors, or read them in an assorted and mixed format in various books. The stories originate from various sources, including Mahabharata, Ramayana, Puranas and Jatakas. Collecting them together will let the new generation know of the moral norms that are considered part of an Indian culture.