The Panchatantra comprises of five books of fables, where each story takes you on an adventure of learning varied topics such as philosophy, psychology, politics, human relationships, and more. Originally composed by Vishnu Sharma in Sanskrit, the stories were meant to impart wisdom to three young princes on the ways of the world.

At first glance, the tales from The Panchatantra seem like simple animal fables with morals, however, the stories, using examples and metaphors are works of profound intelligence that hold as much value even today as they did two thousand years ago.

The wisdom of The Panchatantra has stood the test of time and continues to both entertain and educate us.

The work presented here is a translation in English by Arthur W. Ryder, originally published by The University of Chicago Press.