PANCHATANTRA - Fifth Strategy: Imprudence

Following is the highlights of these stories, please click on the story name to read in detail. Imprudence Whoever without judgment does what the foolish barber in this chapter did comes to eternal grief. The Brahmani and The Mongoose Wisdom is always superior to learning. Self-interest is good; Too much of it will earn a man the fate of Chakradhara. The Lion That Sprang to Life He who has a narrow mind thinks this is mine, this is his. To a large-hearted person the whole world is hisfamily. Even if one is very learned, if he is...

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PANCHATANTRA - Fourth Strategy: Loss of Gains

Following is the highlights of these stories, please click on the story name to read in detail. The Croc and The Monkey The Greedy Cobra and The King of Frogs The Lion and The Foolish Donkey The Story of The Potter A Three-in-One Story The Carpenter’s Wife The Price of Indiscretion The Jackal’s Strateg...

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PANCHATANTRA - Third Strategy: Of Crows and Owls

Following is the highlights of these stories, please click on the story name to read in detail. Of Crows and Owls Trust not even a close friend who earlier was your enemy. Never accept peace with an enemy who is not just for, he will break his word and stab you in the back. Bend to the enemy when he is strong attack him when he is vulnerable. Don’t wage a war if it doesn’t bring power, or wealth or friendship. Neither peace nor bravado can subdue a strong enemy where these two do not work. Flight is the best alternative. Elephants and Hares The...

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PANCHATANTRA - Second Strategy: Gaining Friends

Following is the highlights of these stories, please click on the story name to read in detail. Gaining Friends Fools can never foresee peril. People often lose sense when danger lurks in the corner. Even if a wise man has everything he needs, he should still seek friends. Even if all the rivers flow into the Sea, the Sea still waits for the Moon to come out. The Crow-Rat Discourse Enmity is of two kinds. The first is natural and the second is artificial. The second kind disappears when what caused it disappears. But natural enmity ends...

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