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Krishna Dharma
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Krishna Dharma
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Panchatantra, India's famous collection of fables has enthralled audiences for centuries. Full of humor, wit, and wisdom, the tales combine artfully to convey basic life lessons. These fabulous stories, originally imparted by a sage to three young princes, all illustrate that knowing how to use knowledge is more important than knowledge itself.
The only nonscholarly version available, it is elegantly crafted and simple to listen to. Both younger listeners and adults will enjoy this vivid retelling of Panchatantra.
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- Rama Patni
- 03-27-21
Loved it
Reverend Krishna Dharma’s translation is superior. His style of narration made it very enjoyable. I will recommend this book to everyone who loves to read and listen to ancient everlasting stories.
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