Here are provided some of the popular tales from Panchatantra. So, the five principles or practices illustrated by Panchatantra are ‘Mitra Bhedha’ (Loss of Friends), ‘Mitra Laabha’ (Gaining Friends), ‘Suhrudbheda’ (Causing discord between Friends), ‘Vigraha’ (Separation) and ‘Sandhi’ (Union). The etymology of term ‘Panchatantra’ suggests that it is a combination of two words, ‘Pancha’ (five) and ‘Tantra’ (practice/ principle). The Panchtantra is a great book where plants and animals can speak and converse with human beings too. The Panchatantra is the best guide to enroot moral values in children since its each tale has a moral lesson in its end.
The grand assortment has extraordinary tales that are liked, perhaps even loved by people of every age group. During all these centuries, many authors and publishers worked hard to make these fables accessible and readable by a layman. The ancient Sanskrit text boasts of various animal stories in verse and prose. The purpose behind the composition was to implant moral values and governing skills in the young sons of the king. Originally composed in the 2nd century B.C, Panchatantra is believed to be written by Vishnu Sharma along with many other scholars. The Panchatantra is a legendary collection of short stories from India.
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