The Panchatantra

The Panchatantra

Wisdom for Today from the Timeless Classic

The Panchatantra, one of the worldâ€™s greatest collections of tales, was compiled in India by a learned Brahmin named Vishnusharman, more than 2,000 years ago. These stories were meant to impart worldly wisdom to the dull-witted sons of a king, and have since travelled the world, awakening intelligence in readers across centuries.

Arthur Ryder, a Professor of Sanskrit at the University of California, translated the Sanskrit original into English in 1925. This re-write of the Ryder translation is aimed at todayâ€™s busy reader and the original interwoven stories are presented separately. Archaic English prose makes way for modern language. The â€œPrincipleâ€ clearly and simply summarizes the wisdom imparted at the end of each story. Arthur Ryderâ€™s brilliant introduction and charming verse translations remain untouched.

This book is a rare coming together of simple format, rich poetry, practical wisdom and lofty ideals, a vehicle to transmit the simple and timeless truths of the Panchatantra in a concise manner to a modern audience.
Country USA
Manufacturer Jaico Publishing House
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-02-04
Format Kindle eBook

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