The department of public instruction, Bombay-PANCHATANTRA I.

The Department of Public Instruction, Bombay – Panchatantra I edited by F. Kielhorn is a scholarly edition of the ancient Indian collection of fables, Panchatantra. Kielhorn’s work provides an English translation, along with detailed commentary, making the text accessible to a wider audience. The Panchatantra is a compilation of stories that impart moral lessons through animal characters, aiming to teach wisdom, diplomacy, and ethics. Kielhorn’s edition preserves the original essence while offering academic insights into its historical and cultural significance.