Publisher	Prints Publications Pvt Ltd
ISBN-13	9789366971568
Binding	Paper back
Number of Pages	112 Pages
Language	English
Dimension (Inches)	5.5''*8.5''
Weight (Grams)	130
Subject	Philosophy
Category	Classic Literature

The Book of Good Counsels: From the Sanskrit of the Hitopadeśa’ (1885) is Sir Edwin Arnold’s English translation of the ancient Indian fable collection ‘Hitopadeśa’. Through stories of animals and kings, it teaches practical wisdom and moral lessons on friendship, leadership, conflict, and proper conduct. Arnold’s translation preserves the poetic style and ethical insights of the original, making these timeless teachings accessible to English-speaking readers and valued for their enduring moral guidance.

Edwin Arnold

Sir Edwin Arnold was a British poet, journalist, and translator who introduced Eastern literature and philosophy to Western audiences. A Sanskrit scholar and former school inspector in India, he wrote the acclaimed ‘The Light of Asia’ (1879), a poetic account of Buddha’s life. Arnold also translated classical Indian texts, including ‘The Song Celestial’ and ‘The Book of Good Counsels’. He promoted cultural exchange and was knighted for his literary contributions.

Contents

Preface to New Edition		5
Preface		6
Introduction		8
THE WINNING OF FRIENDS
1.	The Story of the Tiger and the Traveller	12
2.	The Story of the Jackal, Deer, and Crow	17
3.	The Story of the Vulture, the Cat, and the Birds	18
4.	The Story of the Dead Game and the Jackal	27
5.	The Prince and the Wife of the Merchant's Son	29
6.	The Story of the Old Jackal and the Elephant	31
THE PARTING OF FRIENDS
1.	The Story of the Lion, the Jackals, and the Bull	34
2.	The Story of the Monkey and the Wedge	36
3.	The Story of the Washerman's Jackass	37
4.	The Story of the Cat who Served the Lion	42
5.	The story of the Terrible Bell	44
6.	The Story of the Prince and the Procuress who suffered for their own Faults	46
7.	The Story of the Black Snake and the Golden Chain	49
8.	The Story of the Lion and the Old Hare	49
9.	The Story of the Wagtail and the Sea	52
WAR
1.	The Battle of the Swans and Peacocks	56
2.	The Story of the Weaver-Birds and the Monkeys	57
3.	The Story of the Old Hare and the Elephants	59
4.	The Story of the Heron and the Crow	61
5.	The story of the Appeased Wheelwright	62
6.	The Story of the Dyed Jackal	65
7.	The Story of the Faithful Rajpoot	68
PEACE
1.	The Treaty between the Peacocks and the Swans	76
2.	The Story of the Tortoise and the Geese	77
3.	The Story of Fate and the Three Fishes	77
4.	The Story of the Unabashed Wife	78
5.	The Story of the Herons and the Mongoose	79
6.	The Story of the Recluse and the Mouse	80
7.	The Story of the Crane and the Crab	81
8.	The Story of the Brahman and the Pans	82
9.	The Duel of the Giants	83
10.	The story of the Brahman and the Goat	86
11.	The story of the Camel, the Lion, and his Court	87
12.	The story of the Frogs and the Old Serpent	89
Notes		95

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