Inspirational things about the book of Panchatantra

 INSPIRING THINGS ABOUT THE BOOK OF PANCHATANTRA

The oldest surviving collection of India fables, the Panchatantra, was probably written around 200 B.c. by the great Hindu scholar Pandit Vishnu Sharma. The Panchatantra is a book of niti,the wise conduct of life, written in the form a chain of simple stories. Each of these stories has a moral and philosophical theme aiming to guide the reader on how to attain success in life by understanding human nature. These tales have stood the test of time and are pertinent even in modern times. The Panchatantra is an abridged form written for children. 

The Panchatantra is a rare book, for in no book, will you find philosophy, psychology, politics, music, astro-nomy, human relationship etc, all discussed in such a simple and yet elegant style. This is exactly what Pandit Vishnu(Author) had in mind, to give as much knowledge to the princes as possible. And no doubt not only the princes but also millions of listerner and reader for last 2,200 years have benefited from this most unique book.

This book is intended for the adult mind, through childred will love it if helped it contains a fountain of India's philosophical wisdom - a fountain of nectar

You must teach your children the right things from a very early age so that they grow up with strong moral values. Panchatantra is one such collection of short stories that we all grew up listening to. But, with changing times the trend of Panchatantra storytelling is getting lost somewhere. I would narrate the Panchatantra tales to my little one by showing him the colorful pictures at the same time, and not only that he would enjoy hearing the stories, but is also a cultured individual now. Let's see the significance Panchatantra has in teaching kid's moral values.

It teaches you how to keep yourself motivated even in helpless situations.

•  "The Crow and the Pitcher" is one such story that proves how you can stay strong in tricky situations by keeping your calm, use your mind over emotions, and find a way for survival.

• The tale of "The Wolf and the Crane" prepares us to be cautious and observant. It teaches us to be beware of wicked people and so we must keep our eyes and ears open at all times.

• With "The Crocodile and the Monkey" tale we learned the significance of keeping cool in tough situations. It teaches us how panic leaves us nowhere, but keeping any worries under control can help us get through all difficulties.

• "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" story is the perfect example for those who do not understand the importance of trust. This tale teaches us once someone's trust is broken how difficult it is to get it back. Lying can help you survive only for a short time, but if it becomes a regular habit you can easily lose friends in the long run.

• The story of "The Thief and the Giant Brahmin" teaches us how to choose friends and enemies smartly. It proves how the hostility between two people can be advantageous for a third person.