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The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
"Friend, if you can, bring me the thief." To make the king comprehend, he told yet another story. 5) Formerly, sire, in this very city a wind arose and broke a certain man's limbs. Lamenting he spo
…story, a friend is implored to bring the thief to the king. To elucidate his request, he shares the tale of a man whose refuge turned perilous when a wind broke his limbs. The moral warns of the dangers h…
The Favourites Jataka
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The Favourites Jataka
6) Once upon a time, sire, on the side of the Himalayas grew a tree with forked branches, the dwelling-place of countless birds. Two of its boughs rubbed against one another. Hence arose smoke, and sp
…hief bird warned others to flee, illustrating how a safe refuge can become a source of danger. This tale teaches that a leader’s actions can turn into threats for their people. The parable reflects the im…
The Favorite Jatakas: A Tale of Betrayal
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The Favorite Jatakas: A Tale of Betrayal
Then he woke his wife, and they went together and lifting her up, bed and all, threw her into the river. And the crocodiles there killed and ate her. Next day she found out what had happened to her o
In this compelling Jataka tale, a wife and her husband conspire to kill her mother-in-law after the wife's own mother is killed. T…
The King's Dilemma
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The King's Dilemma
"I do not understand this, be it fact or no fact: either bring me the thief, or you yourself must be the thief." Thus did the king again and again question the youth. So he said to him, "Would you, si
In this tale, a king repeatedly questions a young man about a thief, demanding him to catch the culprit. The you…
The Downfall of a Wicked King
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The Downfall of a Wicked King
When they heard what he said, people thought, 'The king, though he ought to have protected others, threw the blame on another. After he had with his own hands placed his treasure in the tank, he went
…ealize the king's treachery, they unite to punish him and elevate the Bodhisatta to the throne. The tale not only showcases the themes of justice and morality but also highlights the importance of recogni…
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
The Master recounts a tale to a Brother who admits to backsliding due to temptation from a woman. He explains how women can le…
The Tale of She-Goblins and Shipwrecked Traders
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The Tale of She-Goblins and Shipwrecked Traders
Now it happened once that five hundred shipwrecked traders were cast ashore near the city of these she-goblins. The goblins came up to them and enticed them, till they brought them to their city; thos
…, culminating in a grim atmosphere as the eldest goblin returns from her feast, her body cold. This tale reflects the sinister consequences of enchantment and captivity, immersing readers in a dark fantas…
The Escape from Goblins
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The Escape from Goblins
The eldest merchant embraced her, and perceived that she was a goblin. “All the five hundred of them must be goblins!” he thought to himself: “we must make our escape!” So in the early morning, when h
…, arrives to aid. He calls out from the skies, offering a way home to those willing to escape. This tale weaves themes of courage, fear, and divine assistance in times of peril. For more content, visit dm…
Ghatāsana-Jātaka: A Lesson in Meditation and Wisdom
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Ghatāsana-Jātaka: A Lesson in Meditation and Wisdom
Ghatāsana-Jātaka “Lo! in your stronghold.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain Brother who was given by the Master a subject for meditation, and, going to the borders
The Ghatāsana-Jātaka narrates the tale of a Brother who struggled with meditation after losing his hut. Despite his lay friends' promises …
The Tale of the Bodhisatta and the Naga King
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The Tale of the Bodhisatta and the Naga King
Once on a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta was born a bird. When he came to years of discretion, good fortune attended him and he became king of the birds, taking up his a
… burning. He recites a stanza urging them to flee, demonstrating wisdom in the face of danger. This tale conveys the importance of heeding warnings and adapting to threats.
The Favorite Jataka
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The Favorite Jataka
And hereupon the Bodhisatta flew off with such of the birds as followed his advice; but the disobedient birds, who stopped behind, all perished. ------------------------ His lesson ended, the Master
In this tale, the Bodhisatta, embodying the spirit of a king of birds, leads loyal birds to safety while disobed…
Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
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Dummedha-Jātaka: The Folly of Jealousy
Dummedha-Jātaka. "Exalted station breeds a fool great woe."—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For the Brethren had met together in the Hall of Truth, and w
…vadatta. Jealous of the Buddha's wisdom and Perfections, Devadatta's madness led to his folly. This tale illustrates how jealousy can distort one's perception and lead to suffering. The narrative explores…
The Elephant's Worth and Loyalty
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The Elephant's Worth and Loyalty
Then thought the mahout to himself, “All India cannot shew the match of this elephant for excellence of training. Surely the king must want to make him tumble over the precipice and meet his death.” S
…uld possess such a magnificent creature, highlighting the importance of valuing true greatness. The tale emphasizes the consequences of foolish leadership and the deep bond between the mahout and the elep…
The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
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The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
"And now, goodbye," said he to the king as he ended this rebuke; and rising in the air, he passed to Benares and halted in mid-air over the royal courtyard. And there was a great stir in the city and
…uring fairness, and his reign flourishes under the Bodhisatta’s influence. The Master concludes the tale, revealing the identities of the key figures in this ancient narrative. For more insights, visit dm…
Jataka Tales Collection
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Jataka Tales Collection
Kanda-Jataka Min-ka-Jataka Nacca-Jataka Sammodana-Jataka Maha-Jataka Sakura-Jataka Tithra-Jataka Baka-Jataka Nanda-Jataka Khiad-ningra-Jataka Loska-Jataka Kaputa-Jataka Veda-Jataka Rohini-Jataka Anand
The Jataka tales are a group of stories that depict the previous lives of the Buddha. Each tale illustrates moral l…
Jataka Tales Collection
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Jataka Tales Collection
Goda-Jataka Siddha-Jataka Vangagha-Jataka Kaupa-Jataka Randa-Jataka Kappa-Jataka Sila-Jataka Eksrappa-Jataka Sajiva-Jataka Sila-Jataka Sukara-Jataka Ungga-Jataka Guna-Jataka
This text presents a compilation of Jataka tales, which are narratives recounting the previous lives of the Buddha and imparting moral teachings. E…
Jataka Tales Overview
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Jataka Tales Overview
365: Ängyua-Jatakha: Gunijak-Jataka: 366: Taxavida-Jataka. 367: Mithivana-Jataka. 370: Pasjaviinda-Jataka. 372: Miimapakosala-Jataka. 373: Mugphala-Jataka. 374: Muska-Jataka. 375: Kupadla-Jataka. 376
This text lists various Jataka tales such as Gunijak-Jataka, Mithivana-Jataka, and others that convey various moral lessons and stories…
Jataka Tales: A Collection
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Jataka Tales: A Collection
Vingas-Jataka. Vatska-Jataka. Kāki-Jataka. Mano-Jataka. Suna-Jataka. Guhya-Jataka. Dasamkha-Jataka. Suttha-Jataka. Kapja-Jataka. Baka-Brahma-Jataka. Gandha-Jataka. Mukhaba- Jataka. Kumari-Jataka. Dula
The Jataka tales, a collection of stories from the life of the Buddha, narrate events from his previous lives, illu…
Jataka Tales: A Collection of Stories
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Jataka Tales: A Collection of Stories
Matta-Kuama-Jataka. Bhuja-vaka-Jataka. Chaka-Paha-Jataka. Manja-Mangala-Jataka. Gihi-Jataka. Junta-Posaka-Jataka. Dhamma-Jataka. Yun-vaya-Jataka. Dasaratha-Jataka. Sampu-Jataka. Suran-Kuama-Jataka. Bh
The Jataka tales are a collection of stories that narrate the previous lives of the Buddha in various forms, illust…
การแข่งม้าของชาวนาผู้มีพรสวรรค์
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การแข่งม้าของชาวนาผู้มีพรสวรรค์
อื่น ๆ because in the deer be a talented person. Win the horse race by taking both the house and the land as a bet, which they won. So t…
เรื่องราวเล่าถึงชาวนาที่มีพรสวรรค์ในการแข่งม้า เขาชนะการแข่งและได้รับที่ดินและบ้านจากคู่แข่ง นำไปสู่การแบ่งมรดกให้ครอบครัวเพื่อสร้างความสุข อย่างไรก็ตามเกิดปัญหาสุขภาพเมื่อสมาชิกในครอบครัวป่วย และหมอท