71 Golden Tales of Panchatantra (Illustrated)

Shipping Note: This item usually arrives at your doorstep in 10-15 daysAuthor: Santhini GovindanPainter/Illustrator/: Jishu Dev MalakarPublisher: Pustak MahalYear: 2006Language: EnglishPages: 296ISBN/UPC (if available): 81-7806-240-2 DescriptionThe Panchatantra Stories are over 5000 years old. Originally narrated in Sanskrit, they were popularized in their present form by Pandit Vishnu Sharma. Legend has it that King Amar Shakti asked Pandit Sharma to impart worldly wisdom to his three sons. Pandit Sharma agreed to do this within six months. Thereupon, he narrated stories daily with subtle messages that taught various qualities for success and survival, such as unity, friendship, firmness of mind, earnestness, etc.These tales were called Panchatantra. Panch means five, and tantra refers to codes of conduct. The stories were largely based on animal characters, making it very interesting for children.Contents1. The Lion and the Clever Rabbit2. The Elephants and the mice3. The Fishes and