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Tales from the Pañcatantra
Indian Miniature Style
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Source of the Stories
These Bidpai fables, drawn from Maude Barrows Dutton's 1908 collection, offer timeless lessons in morality and wit. The stories feature a rich cast of animals and humans—lions, hares, crows, camels, and kings—who navigate dilemmas of trust, greed, folly, and justice. From the loyal falcon sacrificed by an angry king to the clever hare who tricks a tyrant lion into a well, each tale delivers a pithy insight into human nature. Whether illustrating the perils of imitation, the rewards of courage, or the cost of cruelty, these ancient Indian fables remain delightfully instructive, blending simple storytelling with profound observations on virtue and vice.
1. The Rustic and the Nightingale
2. The King, the Falcon, and the Drinking-Cup
4. The Poor Man, the Rich Man, and the Young Man
6. The Gardener, the Farmer, and the Tyrant
7. The King, the Hermit, and the Two Princes
9. The Ass, the Lion, and the Fox
11. The Hare, the Fox, and the Wolf
12. Three Stories About Snakes
13. The Camel-Driver and the Adder
16. The Lean Cat and the Fat Cat
18. The Partridge and the Hawk
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