The stories of Panchtantra are very old. They were originally written in Sanskrit. They are a collection of short stories which are not only interesting to read, but also the best guide to instil moral values among children. Every story imparts a moral value. That is why they are read with great interest by readers of all age groups.
The word Panchtantra is a combination of two words: 'pancha' means 'five' and 'tantra' means 'practice' or principles of conduct. So, Panchtantra depicts nitishastra (wise conduct of life) through stories mainly of animals which children love to read.
We are presenting a collection of interesting tales from Panchtantra with colourful illustrations. We hope our young readers would enjoy reading these stories.,Akbar and Birbal stories are very famous and popular in India. Birbal was one of the Nine Jewels of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, the Great. By virtue of his wit, wisdom and subtle humour, Birbal became the most trusted courtier of King Akbar. However, many courtiers were jealous of Birbal's star-like rise to fortune and power. They always tried to plot his downfall.
In Birbal, Akbar found a true sympathiser and a friend. The witty and humorous exchanges between them have become a part of the rich tradition of Indian folk tales. For generations, Akbar-Birbal stories have delighted children and grown-ups alike . Some of the stories are presented here with colorful illustrations. Hope, children will enjoy reading these interesting stories.