The book tells the adventures of King Vikramaditya, who is asked to capture the mysterious spirit Vetala (Baital). Each time the king carries the spirit, Vetala tells a strange and interesting story and asks a difficult question at the end. If the king knows the answer and stays silent, his head will burst; but if he answers, the spirit flies back to the tree.

Through these clever and mysterious stories, readers enjoy puzzles, wisdom, and moral lessons.