The Book of Good Counsels From the Sanskrit of the Hitopadeśa

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Edwin Arnold

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PRINTS PUBLICATIONS PVT LTD

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Publisher	PRINTS PUBLICATIONS PVT LTD
Publication Year	2026
ISBN-13	9789366971568
ISBN-10	9366971563
Binding	Paperback
Number of Pages	112 Pages
Language	(English)
Dimensions (Cms)	21.6 x 14.2 x 0.5
Weight (grms)	130
Subject	Action & Adventure

The Book of Good Counsels: From the Sanskrit of the Hitopadeśa’ (1885) is Sir Edwin Arnold’s English translation of the ancient Indian fable collection ‘Hitopadeśa’. Through stories of animals and kings, it teaches practical wisdom and moral lessons on friendship, leadership, conflict, and proper conduct. Arnold’s translation preserves the poetic style and ethical insights of the original, making these timeless teachings accessible to English-speaking readers and valued for their enduring moral guidance.

Edwin Arnold

Sir Edwin Arnold was a British poet, journalist, and translator who introduced Eastern literature and philosophy to Western audiences. A Sanskrit scholar and former school inspector in India, he wrote the acclaimed ‘The Light of Asia’ (1879), a poetic account of Buddha’s life. Arnold also translated classical Indian texts, including ‘The Song Celestial’ and ‘The Book of Good Counsels’. He promoted cultural exchange and was knighted for his literary contributions.