Vishnu Sharma is believed to have lived in the 5th century BCE.

Vishnu Sharma is best known for his work, The Panchatantra, a collection of fables and stories.

The Panchatantra is a collection of fables and stories that teach moral lessons and ethical values.

The Panchatantra consists of five books, each containing a collection of fables and stories.

The first book of The Panchatantra is called Mitrabheda, which means 'The Separation of Friends'.

The second book of The Panchatantra is called Mitralabha, which means 'The Acquisition of Friends'.

The third book of The Panchatantra is called Kakolukiyam, which means 'The Story of the Crow and the Owl'.

The fourth book of The Panchatantra is called Labdhapranasam, which means 'The Loss of Gains'.

The fifth book of The Panchatantra is called Apariksitakarakam, which means 'The Fruit of Rash Action'.

The main purpose of The Panchatantra is to teach moral lessons and ethical values through fables and stories.

The Panchatantra is the most translated work of Indian literature, having been translated into more than 200 languages.

The Panchatantra has had a significant impact on world literature, influencing the development of fables and stories in other cultures, being adapted into plays, films, and other forms of media, and being used as a teaching tool in schools and universities.

The Panchatantra contains many famous stories, including The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare, and The Crow and the Pitcher.

Vishnu Sharma is considered one of the greatest Indian writers, his work has been translated into more than 200 languages, and he has influenced the development of fables and stories in other cultures.