Sri Panchatantra

Śrīla Prabhupāda had learned nīti in his childhood years and often used the crisp teachings of Cāṇakya and Viṣṇuśarmā in his own lectures and conversations entertaining his eager audience with humorous lessons seemingly simple and yet deep in their wisdom.. This edition of Pañcatantra more than just a faithful representation of the original Sanskrit work also documents how and when Śrīla Prabhupāda referred to some of its lessons along with commentaries from his own books throughout the entire text.. I recommend this devotionally inspired edition of the Pañcatantra to anyone interested in the wider aspects of Vedic culture and wisdom as well as education and its application in today’s confused world. Upon becoming acquainted with their teachings one feels as if the confusion today had been foreseen by sages and paṇḍitas such as Viṣṇuśarmā along with the solution to it and we can heartily thank our Godbrother Patita Pāvana Prabhu for opening our eyes to the greatness and vision of these ancient stalwarts of nīti.. - Bhakti Vikasa Swami