Volume-II, Special Issue, February 2026
Novel Insights A Peer-Reviewed Quarterly Multidisciplinary Research Journal |
Volume-II, Special Issue, February 2026 |
Panchatantra & Chandamama Stories: Narratives Across Time, Space, And Cultures Ravindra Reddy, M, M.A. Linguistics, Department of Linguistics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India Email: ravindraoudeptling@gmail.com |
Received: 01.01.2026 | Accepted: 20.02.2026 | Published Online: 28.02.2026 |
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Storytelling is an essential part of Indian cultural traditions, spanning centuries and continents, transcending languages and dialects. The study of narratives in multiple languages has long been a crucial way to understand cultures, societies, and worldviews. In India, stories have been a vital medium for imparting wisdom, moral values, and cultural heritage, especially through works such as the Panchatantra. These stories, originally composed in Sanskrit, have transcended time, space, and languages, adapting to the needs of different audiences while retaining their core values. This paper explores Panchatantra stories within the linguistic framework, analyzing their transformation and linguistic nuances in various Indian languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and others. The paper examines fifty detailed examples of these stories, offering a linguistic analysis of their structure, themes, and the way language conveys moral lessons. The research is based on the premise that language plays a significant role in the adaptation of these stories across time and culture, making them accessible while maintaining their educational essence. The magazine Chandamama holds a special place in the Indian literary landscape, particularly in the realm of children’s literature. It is a medium that has brought together folklore, mythology, historical tales, and moral lessons in various Indian languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. This paper aims to examine Chandamama stories, with a particular focus on linguistic features, their cultural significance, and their transmission across languages. A linguistic analysis of stories from Chandamama reveals not only the impact of Indian narratives but also how they adapt to different languages while retaining core themes. The paper includes detailed examples, explores the linguistic aspects of these stories, and contextualizes them in the Indian cultural milieu. Keywords: Panchatantra, Chandamama, Story Telling, Narratives, Stories across Time, Space, and Cultures, Linguistic Analysis | ||