Gods, Demons and Others is a collection of short stories by R. K. Narayan adapted from Indian history and mythology, including epics like The Ramayana and Mahābhārata.

[2] "Gods, Demons and Others is a collection of ancient tales from India's complex history and mythology presented in their traditional setting, albeit with Narayan's urbane and affectionate, satirical style, bereft of any didactic interludes.

The selection of stories includes only those that center on outstanding personalities who transcend the boundaries of time and age.

Story of Adi Kavi Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana who is said to have discovered the first śloka that set the base for Sanskrit poetry.

The story of how Nala a pure and righteous king is corrupted by a demon and thereby separated from his wife Damayanti.