What does Tantra mean in Panchatantra?
The word Panchatantra can be split into two words as Pancha and Tantra. Pancha means five and Tantra means technique or strategy, so Panchatantra was narrated to teach the five strategies of Politics, Public administration and Nitisastra (wisely code of conduct).
What is known as Panchatantra?
Panchatantra, (Sanskrit: “Five Treatises” or “Five Chapters”) also spelled Pancatantra, collection of Indian animal fables, which has had extensive circulation both in the country of its origin and throughout the world.
Why did Brahmins receive gifts?
Once there lived a pious Brahmin in a village. He used to perform religious rituals. On one occasion he was rewarded with a cow by a rich man for his service.
What are the elements of Panchatantra?
The Five Sections of the Panchatantra
- “Mitra-bheda: The Separation of Friends (The Lion and the Bull)”
- “Mitra-labha or Mitra-samprapti: The Gaining of Friends (The Dove, Crow, Mouse, Tortoise, and Deer)”
- “Kakolukiyam: Of Crows and Owls (War and Peace)”
- “Labdhapranasam: Loss Of Gains (The Monkey and the Crocodile)”
Is the panchatantra a Shastra?
In the Indian tradition, The Panchatantra is a nītiśāstra. Nīti can be roughly translated as “the wise conduct of life” and a śāstra is a technical or scientific treatise; thus it is considered a treatise on political science and human conduct.
What is the importance of Panchatantra?
The stories of the `Panchatantra’ offer us the possibility of making our lives richer and more meaningful. Through the wisdom of its fables the `Panchatantra’ offers a vision of ourselves, warts and all. In so doing, it makes us aware of the fact that solutions lie within ourselves.
What did the first cheat say to the Brahmin?
It’s not a dog but a goat, you stupid fool”. The cheat replied,” Sir, I beg your pardon. I told you what I saw. I am sorry, if you don’t believe it.” The Brahmin was annoyed at the discrepancy, but started his journey once again.
What was the land donated to Brahmins called?
Brahmadeya
Brahmadeya (Sanskrit for “given to Brahmana”) was tax free land gift either in form of single plot or whole villages donated to Brahmanas in the early medieval India.