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Suno Katha · Panchatantra
The Loss of Friends
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Series Part 1 · Book 1 / 34
A source-linked Panchatantra story.
From the original text · Panchatantra
Book 1: The Loss of Friends
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Suno Katha · PanchatantraThe Monkey and the Wedge
Reading age 7-12Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 2 / 34
A curious monkey discovers why a carpenter's wedge must be left alone.
From the original text · Panchatantra · Mitra-bheda
Suno Katha · PanchatantraThe Jackal and the Drum
Reading age 7-12Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 3 / 34
A hungry jackal follows a frightening sound and discovers what makes it.
From the original text · Panchatantra · Mitra-bheda
Suno Katha · PanchatantraDantila and Gorambha
Reading age 13-17Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 4 / 34
A trusted merchant is shut out of court after one cruel rumour takes hold.
From the original text · Panchatantra · Mitra-bheda
Suno Katha · PanchatantraDevaśarman and the Swindler
Reading age 18+Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 5 / 34
A watchful ascetic and a patient swindler test the cost of misplaced trust.
From the original text · Panchatantra · Mitra-bheda
The Jackal at the Ram Fight
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 6 / 34
A little jackal watches two rams from a safe place and learns to wait.
From the original text · Panchatantra · Mitra-bheda
The Weaver’s Wife
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 7 / 34
A source-linked Panchatantra story.
From the original text · Panchatantra
How the Crow Outwitted the Black Snake
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 8 / 34
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Heron and the Crab
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 9 / 34
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Lion and the Clever Rabbit
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 10 / 34
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
Suno Katha · PanchatantraThe Weaver and the Carpenter
Reading age 18+Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 11 / 34
A loyal carpenter helps his lovesick friend reach the palace, with consequences.
From the original text · Panchatantra · Mitra-bheda
The Ungrateful Man
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 12 / 34
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
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Panchatantra
Purnabhadra's recension (1199 CE); 5 books, 87 stories
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