Pancatantra of Visnusarman

Translater M. R. Kale

ISBN 10: 8121265894 / ISBN 13: 9788121265898

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2022

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Language: Sanskrit-English. About The Book : The Pancatantra is a famous literary work of Visnusarman the Court Pandit of Kind Amarasakti of Mahilaropya in the south. Originally it was intended by the author to educate the princes of his patron in the science of politics and practical life. The work comprises five tantras consisting of stories interpersed with verses which are full of political maxims applicable to exigencies of life. The present edition contains besides the text, copious notes and literal translation in English. About The Author : Vishnu Sharma was an Indian scholar and author who have written the Panchatantra, a collection of fables. Panchatantra is one of the most widely translated non-religious books in history. The prelude to the Panchatantra identifies Vishnu Sharma as the author of the work. Since there is no other independent external evidence about him, "it is impossible to say whether he was the historical author or is himself a literary invention". Based on analysis of various Indian recensions and the geographical features and animals described in the stories, Kashmir is suggested to be his birthplace by various scholars. The Title 'Pancatantra of Visnusarman written/authored/edited by Translater M. R. Kale', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121265898 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 510 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in Sanskrit-English. The subject of this book is Medical Science. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 510.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pancatantra of Visnusarman
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8121265894
• ISBN 13: 9788121265898
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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About The Book : The Pancatantra is a famous literary work of Visnusarman the Court Pandit of Kind Amarasakti of Mahilaropya in the south. Originally it was intended by the author to educate the princes of his patron in the science of politics and practical life. The work comprises five tantras consisting of stories interpersed with verses which are full of political maxims applicable to exigencies of life. The present edition contains besides the text, copious notes and literal translation in English. About The Author : Vishnu Sharma was an Indian scholar and author who have written the Panchatantra, a collection of fables. Panchatantra is one of the most widely translated non-religious books in history. The prelude to the Panchatantra identifies Vishnu Sharma as the author of the work. Since there is no other independent external evidence about him, "it is impossible to say whether he was the historical author or is himself a literary invention". Based on analysis of various Indian recensions and the geographical features and animals described in the stories, Kashmir is suggested to be his birthplace by various scholars. The Title 'Pancatantra of Visnusarman written/authored/edited by Translater M. R. Kale', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121265898 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 510 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in Sanskrit -English. The subject of this book is Medical Science. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms