From One Birth To AnotherThe Jaina Agamas are believed to have come down from Mahavira. Some of them even pre date him. The stories in the agamas were conceptualized as a means to convey the austere teachings of the Jainas in a more relatable, 'entertaining' manner. For the first time, Sudhamahi Regunathan has translated a selection of these and other stories from Jaina literature into English. Ranging from the funny to the tragic, each story has a lesson embedded in it. A

in a garden overlooking the sea stands a disused phone box

- Making your school plastic-free

How do I tell if it's serious

are preparing to unleash chaos

and magical animals come to life with just a brush and water

one the daughter of a high-profile judge

who was conveniently dead

or a meaningful gift

Will she find the strength to finish the most important thing that she and Scott started

from corrupt politicians to white power idiots

The old island is a death trap

but always inspirational and life-affirming