PANCHATHANTHRAM KATHAKAL by Anil Janardhanan Translated by Anil Janardhaanan

MLNFLPaKa-001 “Panchathanthram Kathakal” is a collection of stories translated by Anil Janardhanan. Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of animal fables with moral lessons, believed to have originated around 300 BCE to 500 BCE.

The stories in “Panchathanthram Kathakal” are likely derived from the Panchatantra and might involve animal characters, often narrating moral and ethical dilemmas faced in human life through their interactions and adventures. These fables typically impart wisdom and life lessons, using simple yet profound narratives that have stood the test of time.

Anil Janardhanan’s translation of these stories likely aims to make these timeless tales accessible to a contemporary audience, ensuring that the moral messages and storytelling elements are preserved while presenting them in a format more relatable to modern readers.