Among the five ‘tantras’ or principles of life that the Panchatantra stories drive home, is the ‘Mitralabha’ or gaining of friends. This book is an illustrated collection of the Mitralabha stories. The characters of these fables are animals like deer, frog, rabbit, crow, rat, and turtle.

Through their tales of friendship we are made to understand that, with the cooperation and mutual support of friends, we can overcome all hurdles and threats in life.