Betal Panchatantra is a collection of ancient Indian tales that blend moral lessons with entertaining stories. It features a clever ghost named Betal who narrates various fables to a king named Vikramaditya. Each story typically involves animals and teaches valuable life lessons about wisdom, friendship, and the consequences of one's actions. The tales are part of the larger Panchatantra tradition, which aims to impart knowledge and ethical values through engaging narratives. Betal Panchatantra has been translated into many languages and continues to be popular, influencing literature and storytelling across cultures.