Dvitiya Tantra
द्वितीय तन्त्र - मित्रसम्प्राप्ति
The Gaining of Friends
A crow, a mouse, a turtle, and a deer forge an unlikely friendship and save each other from a hunter. A celebration of unity, trust, and cooperation across differences.
Frame Story
द्वितीय तन्त्र - मित्रसम्प्राप्ति
The opening narrative that sets the stage for the entire book
धन सब क्लेशों की जड़ है - Wealth is the Root of All Sorrow
धन सब क्लेशों की जड़ है
The mouse Hiranyaka tells the story of how he lost his wealth and power, learning that riches bring as much trouble as comfort.
बिन कारण कार्य नहीं - Nothing Happens Without a Cause
बिन कारण कार्य नहीं
A story about how a clever son prevents his mother from being cheated, teaching that every action has a hidden reason.
अति लोभ नाश का मूल - Greed Leads to Destruction
अति लोभ नाश का मूल
A hunter, a boar, and a greedy jackal meet their end because of excessive greed - a warning against overreaching.
कर्महीन नर पावत नाहिं - The Weaver Somilaka
कर्महीन नर पावत नाहिं
A weaver who works hard to earn wealth learns that destiny and effort must work together - fortune favors the persistent.
उड़ती के पीछे भागना - Chasing the Uncertain
उड़ती के पीछे भागना
A jackal who gives up certain gains to chase uncertain ones learns that the bird in hand is worth two in the bush.