The book "Life of Vikrama" was created almost a thousand years ago. Centuries have passed, the appearance of India and the life of its people have changed, but so far this collection of stories about the legendary king-hero, who sacrificed himself for the happiness of others, remains one of the favorite works of Indians. In stories about the extraordinary exploits of the just and generous Vikrama, everyday details, fiction and moral teachings, set out in a bright aphoristic form, are bizarrely intertwined. Many of these accounts reveal folkloric origins, but overall, "Life of Vikrama" is the fruit of highly refined art. After reading the book, the reader will get acquainted with an interesting cultural monument of medieval India.