About the Book: It Has Been Said and Rightly So: The Wisdom of the Panchatantra
Evergreen animal fables, now in this classic keepsake edition Composed in
Sanskrit in around 300 CE, the Panchatantra is one of the oldest collections of
fables in the world. Devised for the purposes of teaching three dull-witted sons
of a king, it strives to convey the principles of kingship and some valuable
life lessons. Relive the joy of this enduring classic through this magnificent
translation from the original that illuminates the wise, pithy and unexpectedly
witty tales like never before.
About the Author: Vishnu Sharma
Vishnu Sharma was a learned Brahmin scholar and