Buddham Dhammam

Alīnacittajātaka

Ja 156

Alinacitta Jātaka

"Prince Winheart once upon a time"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about a fainthearted Brother. The circumstances will be set forth in the Samvara Birth in the eleventh Book. When the Master asked this Brother if he...

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Guṇajātaka

Ja 157

Guna Jātaka

"The strong will always have their way"-This was told by the Master whilst at Jetavana how Elder Amanda received a present of a thousand robes. The Elder had been preaching to the ladies of the king of Kosala's palace as...

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Suhanujātaka

Ja 158

Suhanu Jātaka

"Birds of a feather"-This story the Master told whilst at Jetavana, about two hot-tempered Brothers.

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Morajātaka

Ja 159

The Peacock

"There he rises, king all-seeing," etc.

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Vinīlajātaka

Ja 160

Vinilaka Jātaka

"As yonder king goes galloping"-This story the Master told during a sojourn in Veluvana, how Devadatta imitated the Buddha.

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Indasamānagottajātaka

Ja 161

Indasamanagotta Jātaka

"Friendship with evil"-This is a story told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a headstrong person; and the circumstances will be found in the Vulture Birth, of the Ninth Book. The Master said to this Brother-"In olden days...

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Santhavajātaka

Ja 162

Santhava Jātaka

"Nothing is worse"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana,. about feeding the sacred fire. The circumstances are the same as those of the Nanguttha Birth related above.

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Susīmajātaka

Ja 163

Susima Jātaka

"Five score black elephants"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about arbitrary giving of alms.

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Gijjhajātaka

Ja 164

Gijjha Jātaka

"A vulture sees a corpse"-This story the Master told about a Brother who had his mother to support. The circumstances will be related under the Sama Birth.

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Nakulajātaka

Ja 165

Nakula Jātaka

"Creature, your egg-born enemy"-This story the Master told during a sojourn at Jetavana, about two officers who had a quarrel. The circumstances have been given above in the Uraga Birth.

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Upasāḷakajātaka

Ja 166

Upasalha Jātaka

"Fourteen thousand Upasalhas"-This story the Master told whilst at Jetavana, about a brahmin named Upasalha, who was fastidious in the matter of cemeteries.

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Samiddhijātaka

Ja 167

Samiddhi Jātaka

"Begging Brother, do you know"-This story was told by the Master whilst he was staying in Tapoda Park near Rajagaha, about Elder Samiddhi, or Goodluck.

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Sakuṇagghijātaka

Ja 168

Sakunagghi Jātaka

"A Quail was in his.feeding-ground"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about his meaning in the Bird Preaching.

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Arakajātaka

Ja 169

Araka Jātaka

"The heart that boundless pity feels"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about the Scripture on Lovingkindness.

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Kakaṇṭakajātaka

Ja 170

Kakantaka Jātaka

This Kakantaka Birth will be given below in the Maha-Ummagga Birth.

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Kalyāṇadhammajātaka

Ja 171

Kalyana-Dhamma Jātaka

"O king, when people hail us"-This story the Master told in Jetavana, about a deaf mother-in-law.

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Daddarajātaka

Ja 172

Daddara Jātaka

"Who is it with a mighty cry, etc."-This is a story which the Master told at Jetavana about one Kokalika.

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Makkaṭajātaka

Ja 173

Makkata Jātaka

"Father, see! a poor old fellow"-This story the Master told whilst staying in Jetavana, about a rogue. The circumstances will be explained in the Uddala Birth, Book xiv.

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Dubbhiyamakkaṭajātaka

Ja 174

Dubhiya-Makkata Jātaka

"Plenty of water"-This story the Master told in his sojourn at Veluvana, about Devadatta. One day it happened that the Brethren were talking in the Hall of Truth about Devadatta's ingratitude and treachery to his friends, when...

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Ādiccupaṭṭhānajātaka

Ja 175

Adiccupatthana Jātaka

"There is no tribe"-This is a story told by the Master in Jetavana, about a rogue.

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Kaḷāyamuṭṭhijātaka

Ja 176

Kalaya-Mutthi Jātaka

"A foolish monkey"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about a king of Kosala.

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Tindukajātaka

Ja 177

Tinduka Jātaka

"All around us see them stand"-This is a story told by the Master whilst at Jetavana, about perfect knowledge. As in the Mahabodhi Birth, and the Ummagga Birth, on hearing his own knowledge praised, he remarked, "Not this once...

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Kacchapajātaka

Ja 178

Kacchapa Jātaka

"Here was I born"-This story the Master told in Jetavana, how a man got rid of malaria.

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Satadhammajātaka

Ja 179

Satadhamma Jātaka

"What a trifle"-This story the Master told while sojourning in Jetavana, about the twenty-one unlawful ways of earning a livelihood.

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Duddadajātaka

Ja 180

Duddada Jātaka

"Tis hard to do as good men do"-This story the Master told whilst in Jetavana, about alms given in common.

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Asadisajātaka

Ja 181

Asadisa Jātaka

"Prince Peerless, skilled in archers' craft"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about the Great Renunciation. The Master said, "Not now alone, Brethren, has the Tathagata made the Great Renunciation: in other days he also...

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Saṅgāmāvacarajātaka

Ja 182

Samgamavacara Jātaka

"O Elephant, a hero thou"-This story the Master told while staying at Jetavana, about Elder Nanda.

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Vālodakajātaka

Ja 183

Valodaka Jātaka

"This sorry draught"-This story the Master told whilst at Jetavana, about five hundred persons who ate broken meat.

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Giridattajātaka

Ja 184

Giridanta Jātaka

"Thanks to the groom"-This story the Master told while staying in Veluvana Park, about keeping bad company. The circumstances have been already recounted under the Mahilamukha Jataka. Again, as before, the Master said: "In former...

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Anabhiratijātaka

Ja 185

Anabhirati Jātaka

"Thick, muddy water"-This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, and it was about a young brahmin.

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Dadhivāhanajātaka

Ja 186

Dadhi-Vahana Jātaka

"Sweet was once the mango's savour"-This story the Master told whilst dwelling in Jetavana, on the subject of keeping bad company. The circumstances were the same as above. Again the Master said: "Brethren, bad company is evil...

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Catumaṭṭhajātaka

Ja 187

Catumatta Jātaka

"Sit and sing"-This story the Master told while staying at Jetavana, about an old Brother.

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Sīhakotthujātaka

Ja 188

Sihakotthuka Jātaka

"Lion's claws and lion's paws"-This is a story told by the Master whilst at Jetavana, about Kokalika.

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Sīhacammajātaka

Ja 189

Sihacamma Jātaka

"Nor lion, nor tiger I see"-This story, like the last, was about Kokalika, told by the Master in Jetavana. This time he wanted to intone. The Master. on hearing of it told the following story.

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Sīlānisaṁsajātaka

Ja 190

Silanisamsa Jātaka

"Behold the fruit of sacrifice"-This story the Master told whilst staying in Jetavana, about a believing layman.

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Ruhakajātaka

Ja 191

Ruhaka Jātaka

"Even a broken bowstring"-This story the Master told while dwelling in Jetavana, about temptation arising from a former wife. The circumstances will be explained in the Eighth Book, in the Indriya Jātaka. Then the Master said to...

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Sirikāḷakaṇṇijātaka

Ja 192

Sirikāḷakaṇṇijātaka

"Even though women may be fair"-This story will be given in the Maha-ummagga Jātaka

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Cūḷapadumajātaka

Ja 193

Culla-Paduma Jātaka

"'Tis I-no other"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana about a backsliding brother. The circumstances will be explained in the Ummadanti Birth.

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Maṇicorajātaka

Ja 194

Manicora Jātaka

"Ye gods are here"-This story the Master told during a stay in Veluvana, how Devadatta tried to kill hips. Hearing that Devadatta went about to kill him, he said, "Brethren, this is not the only time that Devadatta has been...

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Pabbatūpattharajātaka

Ja 195

Pabbatupatthara Jātaka

"A happy lake"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about the king of Kosala.

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Valāhakassajātaka

Ja 196

Valahassa Jātaka

"They who will neglect"-This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a Brother who had become a backslider.

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Mittāmittajātaka

Ja 197

Mittamitta Jātaka

"He smiles not"-This story the Master told whilst dwelling at Savatthi, about a certain Brother.

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Rādhajātaka

Ja 198

Rādha Jātaka

"I come, my son"-This story the Master told whilst living at Jetavana, about a brother who was a backslider

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Gahapatijātaka

Ja 199

Gahapati Jātaka

"I like not this"-This story the Master told, also about a backsliding Brother, during a sojourn in Jetavana, and in the course of his address he said, "Womankind can never be kept right; somehow or other they will sin and trick...

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Sādhusīlajātaka

Ja 200

Sadhusila Jātaka

"One is good"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about a brahmin.

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Bandhanāgārajātaka

Ja 201

Bandhanagara Jātaka

"Not iron fetters"-This story the Master told whilst staying in Jetavana, about the prison-house.

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Keḷisīlajātaka

Ja 202

Keli-Sila Jātaka

"Geese, herons, elephants"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about Lakuntaka the venerable and good.

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Khaṇḍajātaka

Ja 203

Khandha-Vatta Jātaka

"Virupakkha snakes I love"-This story the Master told whilst living at Jetavana, about a certain brother.

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Vīrakajātaka

Ja 204

Viraka Jātaka

"O have you seen"-This story the Master told, while dwelling at Jetavana, about imitating the Buddha.

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Gaṅgeyyajātaka

Ja 205

Gangeyya Jātaka

"Fine are the fish"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about two young Brethren.

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Kuruṅgamigajātaka

Ja 206

Kurunga-Miga Jātaka

"Come, Tortoise"-This story the Master told at Veluvana, about Devadatta. News came to the Master that Devadatta was plotting his death. "Ah, Brethren," said he, "it was just the same long ago; Devadatta tried then to kill me, as...

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Assakajātaka

Ja 207

Assaka Jātaka

"Once with the great king Assaka"-This story the Master told whilst staying in Jetavana, about some one who was distracted by the recollection of a former wife. He asked the Brother whether he were really lovesick. The man said...

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Susumārajātaka

Ja 208

Sumsumara Jātaka

"Rose-apple, jack fruit"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about Devadatta's attempts to murder him. When he heard of these attempts, the Master said, This is not the first time that Devadatta has tried to murder me; he did...

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Kukkuṭajātaka

Ja 209

Kakkara Jātaka

"Trees a many have I seen"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about a Brother who was one of the fellow-students of Elder Sariputta, Captain of the Faith.

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Kandagalakajātaka

Ja 210

Kandagalaka Jātaka

"O friend"-This was told by the Master, during a stay in Veluvana, about Devadatta's attempts to imitate him. When he heard of these attempts to imitate him, the Master said, "This is not the first time Devadatta has destroyed...

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Somadattajātaka

Ja 211

Somadatta Jātaka

"All the year long never ceasing"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about Elder Laludayi, or Udayi the Simpleton.

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Ucchiṭṭhabhattajātaka

Ja 212

Ucchittha-Bhatta Jātaka

"Hot at top"-This is a story told by the Master while at Jetavana, about one who hankered after a lost wife. The Brother in question was asked by the Master if he really was lovesick. Yes, he said, so he was. "For whom?" was the...

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Bharujātaka

Ja 213

Bharu Jātaka

"The king of Bharu"-This story the Master told while staying at Jetavana, about the king of Kosala.

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Puṇṇanadījātaka

Ja 214

Punna-Nadi Jātaka

"That which can drink"-This story the Master told while staying at Jetavana, about perfect wisdom.

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Kacchapajātaka

Ja 215

Kacchapa Jātaka

"The Tortoise needs must speak"-This is a story told by the Master while staying in Jetavana, about Kokalika. The circumstances which gave rise to it will be set forth under the Mahatakkari Birth. Here again the Master said:...

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Macchajātaka

Ja 216

Maccha Jātaka

"'Tis not the fire"-This story the Master told during a stay in Jetavana, about one who hankered after a former wife. The Master asked this Brother, "Is it true, Brother, what I hear, that you are lovesick?" "Yes, Sir." "For...

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Seggujātaka

Ja 217

Seggu Jātaka

"All the world's on pleasure bent"-This story the Master told, while dwelling at Jetavana, about a greengrocer who was a lay-brother.

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Kūṭavāṇijajātaka

Ja 218

Kuta-Vanija Jātaka

"Well planned indeed!"- This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a dishonest trader.

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Garahitajātaka

Ja 219

Garahita Jātaka

"The gold is mine"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about a brother who was downcast and discontent.

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Dhammadhajajātaka

Ja 220

Dhammaddhaja Jātaka

"You look as though"-This was told by the Master while staying at the Bamboo Grove, about attempts to murder him. On this occasion, as before, the Master said, "This is not the first time Devadatta has tried to murder me and has...

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Kāsāvajātaka

Ja 221

Kasava Jātaka

"If any man"-This story the Master told while staying at Jetavana, about Devadatta.

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Cūḷanandiyajātaka

Ja 222

Cula-Nandiya Jātaka

"I call to mind"-This story the Master told whilst dwelling in the Bamboo Grove, about Devadatta.

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Puṭabhattajātaka

Ja 223

Puta-Bhatta Jātaka

"Honour for honour"-This story the Master told in Jetavana, about a landed proprietor.

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Kumbhilajātaka

Ja 224

Kumbhila Jātaka

"O Ape"-This story the Master told at the Bamboo Grove, about Devadatta.

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Khantivaṇṇajātaka

Ja 225

Khanti-Vannana Jātaka

"There is a man"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about the king of Kosala. A very useful subordinate intrigued in the harem. Even though he knew the culprit, the king pocketed the affront, because the fellow was useful...

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Kosiyajātaka

Ja 226

Kosiya Jātaka

"There is a time"-A story told by the Master at Jetavana, about the king of Kosala. This king started to quell a border rising at a bad season of the year. The circumstances have been described already. The Master as before told...

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Gūthapāṇajātaka

Ja 227

Gutha-Pana Jātaka

"Well matched"-This story the Master told while dwelling at Jetavana, about one of the Brethren.

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Kāmanītajātaka

Ja 228

Kamanita Jātaka

"Three forts"-This story the Master told at Jetavana about a brahmin named Kamanita. The circumstances will be explained in the Twelfth Book, and the Kama Jātaka.

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Palāyitajātaka

Ja 229

Palayi Jātaka

"Lo, my elephants"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about a mendicant, with vagrant tastes.

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Dutiyapalāyitajātaka

Ja 230

Dutiya-Palayi Jātaka

"Countless are my banners"- This story the Master told whilst living at Jetavana, about this same gadabout mendicant.

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Upāhanajātaka

Ja 231

Upahana Jātaka

"As when a pair of shoes"-This story the Master told in the Bamboo Grove, about Devadatta. The Brethren gathered together in the Hall of Truth, and began to discuss the matter. "Friend, Devadatta having repudiated his teacher...

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Vīṇāguṇajātaka

Ja 232

Vina-Thuna Jātaka

"Your own idea"-This story the Master told while staying at Jetavana, about a young lady.

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Vikaṇṇajātaka

Ja 233

Vikannaka Jātaka

"The barb is in your back"-This story the Master told while dwelling in Jetavana, about a backsliding brother.

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Asitābhūjātaka

Ja 234

Asitabhu Jātaka

"Now desire has gone"-This story the Master told while staying at Jetavana, about a young girl.

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Vacchanakhajātaka

Ja 235

Vaccha-Nakha Jātaka

"Houses in the world are sweet"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about Roja the Mallian.

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Bakajātaka

Ja 236

Baka Jātaka

"See that twice-born bird"-This story the Master told while staying in Jetavana, about a hypocrite. When he was brought before the Master, the Master said, "Brethren, he was a hypocrite of old just as he is now," and told the...

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Sāketajātaka

Ja 237

Saketa Jātaka

"Why are hearts cold"-This story the Master told during a stay near Saketa, about a brahmin named Saketa. Both the circumstances that suggested the story and the story itself have already been given in the First Book.

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Ekapadajātaka

Ja 238

Ekapada Jātaka

"Tell me one word"-This story the Master told in Jetavana, about a certain landowner.

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Haritamaṇḍūkajātaka

Ja 239

Harita-Mata Jātaka

"When I was in their cage"-This story the Master told while dwelling in the Bamboo-grove, about Ajatasattu.

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Mahāpiṅgalajātaka

Ja 240

Mahapingala Jātaka

"The Yellow King"-This story the Master told at the Jetavana Park, about Devadatta the heretic.

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Sabbadāṭhijātaka

Ja 241

Sabbadatha Jātaka

"Even as the Jackal"-This story the Master told while staying in the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta.

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Sunakhajātaka

Ja 242

Sunakha Jātaka

"Foolish Dog"-This story the Master told whilst living in Jetavana, about a dog that used to be fed in the resting hall by the Ambala tower.

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Guttilajātaka

Ja 243

Guttila Jātaka

"I had a pupil once"-This story the Master told in the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta.

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Vigaticchajātaka

Ja 244

Viticcha Jātaka

"What he sees"-This story the Master told at Jetavana, about a turntail vagrant who wandered about the country.

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