Panchathanthira Kathaikal (Tamil) | 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.