Author: GeethanjaliA Composition/Publisher: GeethanjaliYear: 2008Language: EnglishPages: N/AISBN/UPC (if available): SA DVD 10067
Description
Hitopadesha Tales are logical, simple and straight forward. The main players in these tales are birds, animals and humans. Written originally in Sanskrit, the main purpose behind the Hitopadesha is to teach young minds the basic philosophy of life and help them grow into responsible adults. Even in today’s world these stories continue to inspire people with their simplicity and substance.A FRIEND IN NEEDThis is a story of four friends; a mouse, a crow, a deer, and a tortoise who help each other in a tussle with their worst enemy – a human hunter.THE CLEVER IDESThis is the story of two crows, who take the help of an intelligent jackal to overcome their enemy, a deadly serpent.THE TALKATIVE TORTOISEThis fun filled story is about a tortoise that loses his life as he is unable to control his tongue. It explains the moral that one should not talk unnecessarily.THE LION, THE FAX AND THE ASSIn this story, a clever and patient fox deceives the might lion with his sheer intelligence and skill.HONESTYThis is the story of an honest King who sets out to choose a trustworthy Prince for his kingdom. A tale of wit and fun not to be misses!THE BLIND VULTUREThis is the story of a blind vulture, who loses all his good friends because of the bad company he keeps, with a cunning cat.THE INTELLIGENT JACKALThis story of a jackal, a pundit and a wolf reminds us that knowledge from books alone does not suffice; what matters is how one uses it practically.BRAHMIN AND THE 3 THIEVESThis story tells of how a wise Brahmin loses his goat to 3 thieves, as they frighten him with their silly remarks.DVD SPECIFICATIONS:Duration: 60 MinutesSubtitles: EnglishFormat : NTSC - All regionSound: Stereo Dolby DigitalLanguage : English
