Panchatantra

The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of stories and fables designed to teach wisdom, ethics, and practical life lessons. Composed around 300 BCE, it uses entertaining animal stories and analogies to illustrate principles of governance, decision-making, and social behavior. Its purpose is to impart moral values and strategic thinking in a way accessible to people of all ages, making complex ideas memorable through storytelling. The Panchatantra has inspired countless subsequent works worldwide and remains a foundational resource for understanding human nature and social interactions.