पञ्चतन्त्र

Pañcatantra

The Pañcatantra is a celebrated collection of fables attributed to Viṣṇu Śarmā, who, according to its frame story, taught nīti, practical wisdom, to the dull sons of a king through animal tales. Its five books cover losing friends, gaining friends, war and peace, losing what one has gained, and acting without due thought. Stories nest within stories, each sharpened by pithy verses. Translated and retold across many languages over centuries, it remains a delightful way to learn judgement, prudence and the art of living wisely.

What you will learn

• The frame story and the five books of the Pañcatantra
• Lessons on friendship, conflict, prudence and judgement
• How nested stories and verses teach nīti

Lessons

1. 1Orientation: Viṣṇu Śarmā and the Princes🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
2. 2Mitrabheda: The Loss of Friends🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
3. 3Mitrasamprāpti: The Winning of Friends🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
4. 4Kākolūkīya: War and Peace🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
5. 5Labdhapraṇāśa: Losing What You Gained🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
6. 6Aparīkṣitakāraka: Acting Without Thought🔒 Unlocks after enrolment