Vishnu Sharma

Vishnu Sharma is traditionally credited as the author of the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian collection of interlinked animal fables in Sanskrit prose and verse. The Panchatantra is a foundational work in the field of storytelling, and its influence has spread globally through various translations and adaptations, influencing numerous literary traditions. The stories are framed within a narrative structure where a wise guru, Vishnu Sharma, uses these fables to teach young princes about practical wisdom and statecraft.