Panchatantra: A reflex of Arthashastra

by M. N. Indrani | 2003 | 42,495 words

Summary: The essay studies the Panchatantra in relation to the Arthashastra by proposing that that Indian fable literature divides into educative and entertaining narratives, both traced back to the sacred Vedic texts. It highlights the 'Pancatantra' and its kin as representative of educative stories promoting ethical conduct and worldly wisdom through tales, distinguishing them from purely entertaining narratives. The thesis also connects these narratives to the 'Arthasastra' tradition, which underscores themes of politics and ethics.

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Preface

+ Chapter 1 - A survey of the Niti-Katha-Sahitya

. Introduction

. Nitikatha-sahitya in the Vedic Period

. Nitikatha Sahitya in Post-Vedic Period

. Nitikatha-sahitya in Classical Sanskrit

. Date of Panchatantra

. Contents of Panchatantra

Chapter 2 - Nature and Contents of Arthashastra

+ Chapter 3 - Contents of the Panchatantra

. Summary of Chapter 1—Mitrabheda (Seperation of Friends)