Panchatantra, Kadambari and
Kathasaritsagar are well known ancient classics. These have been appreciated by
scholars across the nations. Panchatantra by Vishnu sharman explains basics of diplomacy, Kadambari by Banabhatt also talks about ethics and
Kathasaritsagar by Somadev also gives us lessons in morality.
One can safely say, these oriental classics can easily take on Greek classics.
These classics are read by young and old and have found relevance in many management case studies where students learn a.b,c of pragmatic behaviour!
VS Naravane, a renowned scholar of english literature, indology and philosophy has translated these great texts into english. The way,he uses metaphors,similes to describe certain events ,shows his intellectual depth.
Panchatantra is renowned for its imagery.It has number of animal characters who teach lessons in tact and day to day dealings.
Kadambiri is a long but engrossing story which never leaves you for a while. Katha sarit sagar is a group of stories which narrates essence of truth,dignity and humility.
These stories take you on a long odyssey and make you realise power of simple living but higher thinking!