Panchatantra Panchatantra

Panchatantra - Definition and Overview

The Panchatantra is a Sanskrit classic, written by Vishnu Sarma around 200 BC.

It is an anthropomorphic illustration of the five most important priniciples of Raja neeti (political science) through animals. The five principles illustrated are:

  • Mitra Bhedha (The Loss of Friends)
  • Mitra Laabha (Gaining Friends)
  • Suhrudbheda (Causing Dissension Between Friends)
  • Vigraha (Separation)
  • Sandhi (Union)

See also

  • Hitopadesa

External links

  • TITUS texts (http://titus.uni-frankfurt.de/texte/etcs/ind/aind/klskt/pancatt/panca001.htm)

Example Usage of Panchatantra
uberdesi: some PBS stations in Colorado to broadcast Panchatantra cartoons #uberdesi http://tinyurl.com/yag2ncs
ethermedia: Panchatantra Moral Stories - How the Jackal ate the elephant Amar Chitra Katha comic on ETHERMEDIA new release is available in the Appstore!
CrispinHort: Kannada Kali: Panchatantra STORY-THE FOOLISH TORTOISE http://cli.gs/uQB4R
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