The (or Panchathanthiram) is an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables, originally written in Sanskrit by the scholar Pandit Vishnu Sharma around 200–300 BCE. The title is derived from "Pancha" (five) and "Tantra" (principles or books), reflecting its division into five distinct treatises intended to teach niti (wise conduct or practical wisdom) to three unruly princes.
: Ill-Considered Action (The dangers of acting without thinking). 2. Panchatanthiram (2002 Tamil Film)
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