The Panchatantra is an ancient collection of animal fables told in 300 BCE by Vishnu Sharma. It teaches us life lessons through engaging animal fables.
Created by Bharata B Rao.
The first Tantra is called Mitra Bheda, which means “Separation of friends”. It shows that breaking of unnatural friendship in the larger interest is a fair game.
The second Tantra is called Mitra Samprapti, which means “Acquisition of Friends”. This Tantra explains how friends could be made and won back if lost. It also explains how friendships could be cultivated for a mutually beneficial cause.
The third Tantra is called Kakolukiyam, which means “Of Crows and Owls”. This Tantra describes how a misunderstanding between enemies could be created to forge deceit and weaken them. It explains this by showing the enmity between crows and owls and how one suppresses the other.
The fourth Tantra is called Labdha PraNasham, which means “Loss of Gains”. This Tantra explains how we could lose what we had previously gained if we do not exercise proper caution.”
The fifth and final Tantra is called Aparikshita Karakam, which means “Rash deeds”. This Tantra describes the ill effects of taking rash action without deliberating on the consequences.