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316 Names of Characters in the Pañcatantra

Karaṭaka [a non-believer]—a sceptical jackal, friend of Damanaka.
Damanaka [one who subdues others]—a sly jackal.
Story Two: The Jackal and the Drum
Gomāyu [one who imitates the mooing of cows]—a hungry jackal.

Story Three: Dantila the Merchant
Dantila—a prosperous merchant in Vardhamānapura.
Gorambha—a royal sweeper.

Story Four: The Sannyāsī and His Loyal Disciple
Devaśarmā [one who is at peace due to God consciousness]—a
calculating sannyāsī.
Āṣāḍhabhūti—a wicked dacoit intent on stealing.

Story Seven: The rabbit and the Lion
Bhāsuraka [terrifying]—a ferocious lion.
Buddhimān* [intelligent]—a smart rabbit.

Story Eight: Firemouth and the Flea
Mandavisarpiṇī [she who crawls slowly]—a female flea.
Agnimukha [whose mouth is fiery]—a bloodthirsty insect with a
painful bite.

Story nine: The Blue Jackal
Caṇḍarava [a ferocious howler]—the jackal.
Kakud-druma [the tallest tree]—the blue jackal’s invented royal
name.

Story Ten: The Foolish Camel and the Lion
Madotkaṭa [haughty]—a wounded lion.
Suhṛt* [a well-wisher]—a jackal, a member of the lion’s retinue.
Sumitra* [a good friend]—a crow, another member of the lion’s
retinue.