Panchatantra
The Great Panchatantra Tales
For more than two and a half millennia, the Panchatantra tales have regaled children and adults alike with a moral at the end of every story…
The Blue Jackal
Once, a hungry jackal wandered into a village in search of food. Before he could find anything, several village dogs spotted him and gave…
The Crow and the Snake
Long ago, a crow and his wife lived in a strong nest high in a tall tree. They loved their leafy home and looked forward to raising a family…
The Lion and the Clever Rabbit
Long ago, a fierce lion lived in a beautiful forest. He was strong and swift, but he hunted far more animals than he needed. Whenever his…
1. The Loss of Friends
Once upon a time, Amarasakti ruled the city-state of Mahilaropyam in the south of India. He had three witless sons who became a matter of…
1.1 The Monkey And The Wedge
A merchant once started building a temple in the middle of his garden. Many masons and carpenters were working for the merchant. They took…
1.2 The Jackal And The Drum
A hungry jackal set out in search of food and ended up at an abandoned battlefield whence he heard loud and strange sounds. Scared, he…