Fables of Pilpay

Fables of Pilpay

Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ

Episodes 59
Avg. Duration 6m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Daily
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Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These captivating stories were first translated into Arabic by the Persian scholar Ruzbeh, who titled it the Book of Kalilah and Dimna. Subsequent translations by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa and Joseph Harris in 1679, followed by a reimagining in 1818, have kept these fables alive through the centuries. Notably, Max Mueller highlighted La Fontaines indebtedness to this work, while other scholars recognize the influence of the fables on Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont and John Fletcher. Each fable intricately weaves together lessons on human virtues and vices, often through the lens of anthropomorphized animals, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking. (Summary by The introduction and Wikipedia)

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Recent Episodes

059 - The Serpent and the Frogs

Mar 12, 2026 4m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

058 - The Mouse that was changed into a little Girl

Mar 11, 2026 5m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

057 - The Monkeys and the Bears

Mar 10, 2026 15m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

056 - The Dervise the Thief and the Devil

Mar 09, 2026 6m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

055 - The Merchant his Wife and the Robber

Mar 08, 2026 2m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

054 - The Dervise and the Four Robbers

Mar 07, 2026 7m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

053 - The Cat and the two Birds

Mar 06, 2026 5m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

052 - The Elephants and the Rabbits

Mar 05, 2026 7m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

051 - The Origin of the Hatred between the Ravens and the Owls

Mar 04, 2026 3m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

050 - The Ravens and the Owls

Mar 03, 2026 10m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

049 - The two Friends

Mar 02, 2026 11m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

048 - The ravenous Cat

Mar 01, 2026 4m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

047 - The Hunter and the Wolf

Feb 28, 2026 8m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

046 - A Husband and his Wife

Feb 27, 2026 2m

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

045 - The Adventures of Zirac

Feb 26, 2026 4m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

044 - The Man and the Adder

Feb 25, 2026 12m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

043 - The Partridge and the Falcon

Feb 24, 2026 5m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

042 - The Raven the Rat and the Pigeons

Feb 23, 2026 7m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

041 - The ignorant Physician

Feb 22, 2026 14m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

040 - Three envious Persons that found Money

Feb 21, 2026 9m Transcript

Dive into the enchanting world of the Fables of Pilpay, a collection of timeless moral tales that trace their origins back to the ancient Sanskrit text, Panchatantra (200 BC – 300 AD). These…

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