Panchatantra (English) | by Neela Subramaniam | Sura Books | Children's Book | Moral Stories

•A well-known collection of animal fables that dates back to ancient India is called the Panchatantra.
• It has been widely translated and altered into many different languages, making it one of the oldest surviving collections of its sort.
• Tradition has it that the ancient scholar and storyteller Vishnu Sharma is the author of the Panchatantra. It comprises a collection of interconnected tales that impart moral, useful, and political lessons.
• Animal figures are frequently used as characters in these tales. Through captivating storytelling, the fables explore numerous facets of human behaviour, government, and interpersonal relationships while imparting important life lessons.
• The Panchatantra has five books, or ""tantras"" (hence the name Panchatantra, which means ""Five Principles""). A number of stories are included in each volume, frequently leading to the next.
• To offer wisdom and direction to young princes or pupils, the tales are frequently told by a wise teacher or counsellor.
• The Panchatantra stories are renowned for their captivating themes, vibrant characters, and enduring lessons.
• They include a wide range of subjects, such as loyalty, friendship, diplomacy, and the effects of one's conduct.
• The Panchatantra explores human nature and offers advice on overcoming obstacles in life through the exploits and interactions of animals.
• Readers from all around the world can access these engrossing and illuminating stories thanks to the Panchatantra's availability in English translation.
• If you want to read the Panchatantra, you can hunt for English translations on websites or at bookstores that provide Indian literature and culture.