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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: The Heetopades of Veeshnoo-Sarma: In a Series of Connected Fables by Charles Wilkins is an English translation of the classical Sanskrit text *Hitopadesha*. The work presents a collection of moral tales and fables, often featuring animals, designed to impart wisdom on politics, ethics, and practical conduct. Through engaging stories, it emphasizes virtues like friendship, prudence, and justice while warning against folly and deceit. Wilkins’ translation introduced these timeless Indian teachings to English readers, preserving their didactic essence and cultural richness for a wider audience. About The Author: Sir Charles Wilkins (1749–1836) was an English typographer, orientalist, and co-founder of The Asiatic Society. Renowned as the first translator of the Bhagavad Gita into English, he played a pioneering role in South Asian print culture. Known as the "Caxton of India," he created the first Bengali typeface and published the earliest typeset Bengali book. Skilled in Persian and Bengali, he also designed Persian type and deciphered Kutila inscriptions. Elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1788, Wilkins bridged cultures through scholarship and printing. The Title 'The Heetopades Of Veeshnoo-Sarma: In A Series Of Connected Fables written/authored/edited by Charles Wilkins', published in the year 1787. The ISBN 9789374478073 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 352 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Fables, Indic. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.