The Hitopadesa And Peace

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

The book ""The Hitopadesa And Peace"" by Charles F. Horne is a collection of fables and moral stories from ancient India. The Hitopadesa is a Sanskrit text that dates back to the 12th century and contains lessons on ethics, politics, and human behavior. In this book, Horne presents a translation of the Hitopadesa along with his own commentary and analysis.The stories in the Hitopadesa are presented in the form of animal fables, with each story teaching a moral lesson. The characters in the stories include lions, tigers, monkeys, and other animals, who face various challenges and dilemmas. Through these stories, the book explores themes such as the importance of wisdom, the dangers of greed and pride, and the value of friendship and loyalty.In addition to the fables themselves, Horne's commentary provides historical and cultural context for the stories, as well as insights into their relevance to contemporary society. He also draws connections between the Hitopadesa and other ancient texts, such as the Panchatantra and the Aesop's Fables.Overall, ""The Hitopadesa And Peace"" is a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of ancient Indian wisdom and its relevance to modern life.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: India and Brahmanism, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610012X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425329128
• ISBN13: 9781425329129
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"