India
Folk tales from the diverse traditions of India.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Story of the Turtle Who Fell Off the Stick
The Story of the Turtle Who Fell Off the Stick: In a certain lake, there lived a turtle, by the nameof Kambugriva. Two swans, whose names were Sankata and
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
The Story of the Elephant and the Sparrow
The Story of the Elephant and the Sparrow: Somewhere in the jungle, a pair of sparrows hadmade their nest in a Tamal tree. In due course, thefemale sparrow
Panchatantra Stories
All Ages
The Story of Vajradaunstra the Lion and Chaturaka the Jackal
The Story of Vajradaunstra the Lion and Chaturaka the Jackal: In a jungle, there lived a lion by the name of Vajradaunstra. A jackal called Chaturaka and a
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 6-8
The Story of the Foolish Heron, the Black Snake and the Mungoose
The Story of the Foolish Heron, the Black Snake and the Mungoose: In a jungle, there was a banyan tree. A number ofherons had built their nes ts in it. The
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 3-5
Tale of The Three Fish
Three fish brothers face a fisherman’s net: the wisest escapes by foresight, but the dullest perishes by delay.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 6-8
The Musical Donkey
Read 'The Musical Donkey' — a classic Panchatantra story about nature and animals. The Musical Donkey is a beloved Panchatantra tale featuring a donkey ...
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 3-5
The Bird with Two Heads
The Bird with Two Heads: Unity demands sacrifice. A two-headed bird's selfish conflict destroys them both A classic Indian folk tale retold for young readers.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 3-5
The Old Man, his Young Wife, and the Thief
The Old Man, his Young Wife, and the Thief: In India, long ago, there lived a wealthy merchant in a small village near the banks of a sacred river. The houses
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 6-8
The Brahmani and the Mongoose
The Brahmani and the Mongoose: A timeless Indian folk tale where one moment of rage destroys lifelong trust. the brahmani's hasty act reveals wisdom's price.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 6-8
The Price of Indiscretion
Read 'The Price of Indiscretion' — a classic Panchatantra story about moral lessons about greed. The Price of Indiscretion is a beloved Panchatantra tal...
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 6-8
The Brahmin and the Cobra
The Brahmin and the Cobra: Kindness to a cobra costs the brahmin his life. Nature cannot be reformed by compassion A classic Indian folk tale retold for...
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 6-8
The Story of the Potter
Read 'The Story of the Potter' — a classic Panchatantra story about courage. of the Potter is a beloved Panchatantra tale featuring a ant. This ancient ...