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The Indigo Jackal and other stories

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Karachi OUP 2013Description: 48 Pages: 24 Cm. illustrationISBN:
  • 9780199067701
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808.831 HOR
Summary: "The Indigo Jackal" is a classic Indian folktale from the Panchatantra, an ancient collection of animal fables. The story follows a jackal who accidentally falls into a vat of indigo dye, turning his fur blue. Seeing an opportunity, he tricks the other animals into believing he is a divine creature and becomes their ruler. However, when he forgets his disguise and howls like a regular jackal, his true identity is exposed, and he is punished. The tale conveys moral lessons about deception, arrogance, and the consequences of dishonesty.
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"The Indigo Jackal" is a classic Indian folktale from the Panchatantra, an ancient collection of animal fables. The story follows a jackal who accidentally falls into a vat of indigo dye, turning his fur blue. Seeing an opportunity, he tricks the other animals into believing he is a divine creature and becomes their ruler. However, when he forgets his disguise and howls like a regular jackal, his true identity is exposed, and he is punished. The tale conveys moral lessons about deception, arrogance, and the consequences of dishonesty.

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