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Book 1: Mitralabha

Book 1: Mitralabha

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Narayana

Reference translation: Charles Wilkins (1787); Edwin Arnold, The Book of Good Counsels (1861)

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The Suno Katha edition is a retelling, distinct from the original source. Ancient works may carry traditional attribution.

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Hitopadesha

Book 1: Mitralabha

Book 1: Mitralabha brings together 9 books in one digital series. Explore the individual stories, their characters and themes below. A series purchase includes every listed book as it is released, with available narration. Reading ages, translations and audio readiness are specific to each book; previews and titles in preparation are labelled separately.

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How to gain a friend Book 1: Mitralabha brings together 9 books in one digital series. Explore the individual stories, their characters and themes below. A series purchase includes every listed book as it is released, with available narration. Reading ages, translations and audio readiness are specific to each book; previews and titles in preparation are labelled separately.

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9 books included
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Edition status
Available

SKU: SK-COLLECTION-HP-1

Book at a glance

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Varies by book
Story length
9 books included
Languages
23 languages
Publisher / imprint
Suno Katha
Edition status
In preparation
Print dimensions
Print edition pending
ISBN
Not recorded
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Suno Katha
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In preparation
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Languages
23 languages
Story length
9 books included
Reading age
Varies by book
Original source work
Hitopadesha
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Story-page counts describe the illustrated telling, not print pagination. EPUB pages vary with screen size and text settings. Print specifications and ISBNs will appear when recorded for the final edition.

One series · 9 books

Books in this series

Buy the digital series and all 9 books below are included. You don’t need to buy each book separately.

Reading and listening are available for released editions. Books in preparation join as they are published. A preview does not mean a book is released.

  1. The pigeons, the crow, the mouse, the tortoise and the deerComing soon

    Included · Book 1

    The pigeons, the crow, the mouse, the tortoise and the deer

    In preparation

  2. The traveller and the tigerComing soon

    Included · Book 2

    The traveller and the tiger

    In preparation

  3. The deer, the jackal and the crowComing soon

    Included · Book 3

    The deer, the jackal and the crow

    In preparation

  4. The blind vulture, the cat and the birdsComing soon

    Included · Book 4

    The blind vulture, the cat and the birds

    In preparation

  5. The history of Hiranyaka the mouseComing soon

    Included · Book 5

    The history of Hiranyaka the mouse

    In preparation

  6. The old man and his young wifeComing soon

    Included · Book 6

    The old man and his young wife

    In preparation

  7. The huntsman, the deer, the boar, the serpent and the jackalComing soon

    Included · Book 7

    The huntsman, the deer, the boar, the serpent and the jackal

    In preparation

  8. The rajah's son and the merchant's wifeComing soon

    Included · Book 8

    The rajah's son and the merchant's wife

    In preparation

  9. The jackal and the elephantComing soon

    Included · Book 9

    The jackal and the elephant

    In preparation

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What's inside

This series contains 9 catalogue books. Explore the list above for available previews, reading ages and each book’s readiness.

The moral

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Source and edition

Hitopadesha

Narayana; 4 books, 42 fables (Wilkins numbering)

Reference translation: Charles Wilkins (1787); Edwin Arnold, The Book of Good Counsels (1861)

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Exact passages, adaptation changes and source notes belong to each book’s edition. A catalogue listing is not publication approval.

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0–3

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4–6

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7–12

9 books in the catalogue

13–17

0 books in the catalogue

18+

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Family reading needs a suitable under-seven adaptation. Check each book for text, artwork and audio readiness.

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