Author: Dharma

Pancha Tantra, India's famous collection of fables has enthralled audiences for centuries. Full of humor, wit, and wisdom, they combine artfully to convey basic life lessons. These stories, originally told by a sage to three young princes, show that knowing how to use knowledge is more important than knowledge itself. The only non-scholarly version available, it is elegantly crafted and simple to read. Pancha Tantra - Five Wise Lessons is a vivid retelling of India's most famous collection of fables. It is by far the most popular of ancient Indian writings and has had greater influence on world literature than any other Indian work. Pancha Tantra's influence can be seen in the Arabian Nights, the Decameron, Canterbury Tales, and most notably the Fables of La Fontaine. The fabulous stories, originally told by a sage to three young princes, show that knowing how to use knowledge is more important than the knowledge itself. There are over 200 versions of Pancha Tantra in 50 languages but this is the only non-scholarly version available. Both young readers and adults alike will enjoy this retelling of Pancha Tantra. Author, Krishna Dharma's previous books Ramayana and Mahabharata(also Indian Classics) are the bestselling English editions on Amazon.com. Unique,The only non-scholarly edition available out of over 200 versions of Pancha Tantra in 50 languages. An elegantly crafted and simple read. The Panch Tantra is by far the most popular of all ancient Indian writings. Dharma's vibrant retelling of this delightful classic wonderfully conveys all of its wisdom and humor.