The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Tale from the Panchatantra

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Vishnu Sharma is traditionally regarded as the author of the Panchatantra. He is said to have composed these stories to teach moral and governing lessons to the three sons of King Amarasakti.

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'Panchatantra' comes from two words: 'Pancha' meaning 'five' and 'tantra' meaning 'principles' or 'practices'. So, it means 'Five Principles'. The stories are divided into five volumes, each teaching …

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The monkey lived alone in a fruit-laden Jamun tree on the bank of a river. The tree provided him with food, shade, and shelter.

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The friendship began when the crocodile came to rest under the monkey's tree. The monkey, being kind and friendly, offered him Jamun fruits. The crocodile enjoyed the fruit and started visiting daily,…

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The crocodile's wife did not want to meet the monkey out of kindness. She wanted to eat the monkey's heart, believing it would be delicious. She tricked her husband by pretending to be ill and said on…

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The story teaches that one must be cautious in friendship and not be too trusting, especially when dealing with those who may have hidden motives. It also shows the value of quick thinking in danger a…

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When the crocodile revealed his wife's plan to eat the monkey's heart, the monkey quickly lied and said he had left his heart on the Jamun tree. The crocodile believed him and swam back. As soon as th…

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'Betrayal' means breaking the trust of a friend. In the story, the crocodile betrayed the monkey's trust by planning to kill him to please his wife, despite their close friendship.