India
Folk tales from the diverse traditions of India.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 3-5
The King and The Foolish Monkey
The King and The Foolish Monkey: In a magnificent kingdom surrounded by lush gardens and sparkling fountains, there once lived a powerful king who was very
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 6-8
The Elephants and the King of Mice
A thirsty elephant herd hurts a mouse kingdom, and later a tiny army of mice repays their kindness.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Lion and The Jackal
The Lion and The Jackal: Vajradanstra was a lion living in a forest. He had two friends, a jackal named Chaturaka and a wolf named Kravyamukha. Because of
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 6-8
The Hermit and The Mouse
The Hermit and The Mouse: In the southern city of Mahilaropya,” said Hiranyaka, “lived a hermit named Tamrachud in a Shiva temple on the outskirts of the city.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Lion, the Camel, the Jackal and the Crow
Trust given despite proven dishonesty proves fatal when a camel ignores a jackal's conspiracy.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Rescue of a Deer
The Rescue of a Deer: The crow then advised Hiranyaka, “Listen to what the turtle is saying. Elders have said that it is easier to get friends who talk sweetly
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Camel, The Jackal And The Crow
The Camel, The Jackal And The Crow: In a far off forest, there lived a lion named Madotkata served by a leopard, a jackal and a crow. One day they sighted
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 3-5
The Monkey and the Wedge
The Monkey and the Wedge: One, who interferes in other’s work, surely comes to grief.” There was once a merchant who employed many carpenters and masons to
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Story of the Merchant’s Son
The Story of the Merchant's Son: Do your best but leave it to destiny.” Sagardatta was a merchant who had a handsome young son. One day, he observed that his
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 6-8
The Cobra and the Crows
The Cobra and the Crows: Even a very powerful enemy can be destroyed through deceit.” There was a big banyan tree, where two crows husband and wife, had
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 6-8
The Rat that ate Iron
The Rat that ate Iron: Tit for tat’ is the best policy in life.” Jveernadhana was a merchant’s son who was not successful. He faced a loss in his business and
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Unlucky Weaver
An unlucky weaver discovers that his belief in bad fortune was his true enemy, and only determination can break the cycle.