Category Archives: Panchatantra’s Stories

Once upon a time, there was a flock of doves that flew in search of food led by their king. One day, they had flown a long distance and were very tired. The dove king encouraged them to fly a … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, there was a rich merchant called Naduk. But times were bad and his business was suffering. He decided to leave the city and find his fortune in a new place. He sold off all his possessions … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, there lived a Brahmin and his wife who had no children. They prayed to God every day in the hope that they would be blessed with a child. One fine day, the Brahmin’s wife did give … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, there lived an old lion who was, of course, the king of the jungle. However, he was old and he could not hunt for food. With each passing day he grew weaker and weaker. He realized … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, there was a tortoise who lived in a tank. He made friends with two geese who used to come and visit him at the tank. They were happy for many years. Then there was a drought … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, there was an old thin donkey that worked for a washerman by day. At night he was free to wander as he liked. One night, he made friends with a jackal and they both went out … Continue reading →

Once upon a time a family of crows lived in a huge banyan tree. There was a Father Crow, a Mother Crow, and many baby crows. One day a huge snake came to live in the hole at the bottom … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, there lived a big lion in a jungle. Every day he hunted and killed many animals to satisfy his hunger. The animals were worried that one day none of them would be left alive. They all … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, a clever monkey lived in a tree that bore juicy, red rose apples. He was very happy.  One fine day, a crocodile swam up to that tree and told the monkey that he had travelled a … Continue reading →