The complex social milieu pervading the fabric of our current society is instrumental in influencing the contrasting characteristics and traits found in human beings. However, a fine thread mirroring the spiritual dimension of the universe tend to bind all homo sapiens intrinsically with varying degree of strength. Thus here lies the difference between good and bad, right or wrong and superior and weak characters that we encounter in our day to day lives. The 7 short stories in this book attempts to portray the different perspectives of these human traits that have been largely influenced by the above scenario. "The Sins of the Fathers" describes a complex but realistic social situation and how human beings are intrinsically impacted by the actions of the previous generation, albeit having little or no control over the outcome. "The Easter Sacrifice" attempts to portray how some people can find solace by withdrawing from social situations and enclosing themselves in seclusion supported by a higher spiritual awareness from the universe. "Destiny" provides a realistic overview of whether a hidden power can have control over people on what has to happen. "Degenerated Man" attempts to portray the dark side of a human being and questions reason for its existence. "The Cause" explores how human relationships can break down cultural and social norms created by human beings and in the process be detrimental to their own existence. "The Last Gift" is a tale depicting how actions of separate social segments can impact the lives of people who have no involvement with the former. Finally "Reality of Karma" is a depiction of how unseen Karmatic forces can have a hand at defining the lives of people. Thus "Travails of the Human Jungle" is a collection of short stories that attempts to depict the complexity of human relationships and the unforeseen outcomes of these relationships, influenced largely by individual and social traits acquired from the social fabric.