# Love and Destiny in Indian Fairy Tales

> Theme guide for Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs.

Romantic quests in tales such as 'Princess Labam' and 'Loving Laili' portray love as a powerful, fated force that drives characters to undertake perilous journeys, often overcoming obstacles through devotion and magical aid.

## Where it surfaces

- [How the Raja’s Son Won the Princess Labam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/how-the-raja-s-son-won-the-princess-labam): The prince's determination to find Princess Labam, driven by love and fate, leads him to overcome obstacles and win her affection.
- [Loving Laili](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/loving-laili): Laili's love for Majnun is preordained by Khuda, driving her to wander for twelve years and undergo transformations to be with him.
- [Raja Rasalu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/raja-rasalu): Rasalu's betrothal to the newborn Kokilan and his return after twelve years to marry her fulfills a destined union.
- [The Ivory City and Its Fairy Princess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/the-ivory-city-and-its-fairy-princess): The prince's quest for Gulizar, guided by fate and the vizier's son, culminates in a destined marriage.
- [VIII: Loving Laili](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/viii-loving-laili): Majnun and Laili are presented as archetypal lovers, akin to Romeo and Juliet, highlighting the theme of destined love.
- [XIX: Raja Rasalu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/xix-raja-rasalu): The tragic love story of Kokilan and Raja Rasalu, involving a lover's heart and a fatal leap, echoes themes of love and destiny found in the Decameron and Tristan cycle.
- [The Ivory Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/xxvi-the-ivory-palace): The prince's love is sparked by a magical mirror, suggesting fate intervenes to bring the lovers together despite physical separation.

## Links

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