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The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
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The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
O Patala, by Ganges swept away, Famous in dance and, skilled in roundelay, Patala, all hail! as thou art borne along, Sing me, I pray, some little snatch of song. - Then the dancer Patala said, "My d
…double-edged nature of kingship, where a king's protection can also lead to peril. This is a subtle lesson aimed at the wise, emphasizing that one must understand the complexities of leadership and its pote…
The Favorite Jataka: A Tale of Misfortune
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The Favorite Jataka: A Tale of Misfortune
"Friend, I understand not a hidden story like this. Catch the thieves and bring them to me." Then the Bodhisatta said, "Hear then this, sire, and understand." And he told yet another tale. 2) "My lo
…t reveals that the very source of his livelihood has become his downfall, illustrating a deep moral lesson on the unpredictability of life and the dangers of attachment. Discover the rich teachings embedded…
Valähassa-Jataka
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Valähassa-Jataka
Valähassa-Jataka "They who will neglect," etc.—This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider. When the Master asked him if it was really true that
…roup of traders, showcasing the peril of succumbing to temptation. The story serves as a cautionary lesson on the importance of self-control and moral integrity, emphasizing the dire consequences of yieldin…
The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
…advice; but the disobedient birds, who stopped behind, all perished. ------------------------ His lesson ended, the Master preached the Four Truths (at the close whereof that Brother won Arahship) and ide…
In this tale, the Bodhisatta, embodying the spirit of a king of birds, leads loyal birds to safety while disobedient ones perish. His teachings culminate in the preaching of the Four Truths, enabling
The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
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The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
… was charitable and did other good works till he passed away to fare according to his deserts. His lesson ended, the Master identified the Birth by saying "Devadatta was in those days the king of Magadha, …
The story narrates the arrival of a state-elephant in Benares, drawing attention from all, including the king. In gratitude, the king honors the elephant and its mahout. He divides his kingdom, ensuri