Buddham Dhammam

Vaṇṇupathajātaka

Ja 2

The Sandy Track

"Untiring, deep they dug."-This discourse was delivered by the Blessed One whilst he was dwelling at Savatthi.

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Serivavāṇijajātaka

Ja 3

The Merchant Seriva

"If in this faith." This lesson too was taught by the Blessed One while at Savatthi, also about a Brother who gave up persevering.

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Cūḷaseṭṭhijātaka

Ja 4

The Shorter Tale of the Financier

"With humblest start." This story was told by the Master about the Elder named Little Wayman, while in Jivaka's Mango-grove near Rajagaha.

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Taṇḍulanāḷijātaka

Ja 5

A Little Rice

"Dost ask how much a peck of rice is worth?"-This was told by the Master, whilst at Jetavana, about the Elder Udayi, called the Dullard.

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Devadhammajātaka

Ja 6

Godlike

"Those only 'godlike' call."-This story was told by the Blessed One while at Jetavana, about a wealthy Brother.

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Kaṭṭhahārijātaka

Ja 7

The King and the Stick-Collector

"Your son am I."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the story of Vasabha-Khattiya, which will be found in the Twelfth Book in the Bhaddasala-jataka.

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Gāmaṇijātaka

Ja 8

Prince Gāmaṇi

"Their heart's desire."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about a Brother who gave up persevering. In this Jataka both the Introductory Story and the Story of the Past will be given in the Eleventh Book in...

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Maghadevajātaka

Ja 9

King Makhadeva

"Lo! these grey hairs."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the Great Renunciation, which has already been related in the Nidana-Katha.

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Sukhavihārijātaka

Ja 10

One Who Lives Happily

"The man who guards not."-This story was told by the Master while in the Anupiya Mango-grove near the town of Anupiya, about the Elder Bhaddiya (the Happy), who joined the Brotherhood in the company of the six young nobles with...

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Lakkhaṇamigajātaka

Ja 11

The Lucky Deer

"The upright man."-This story was told by the Master in the Bamboo-grove near Rajagaha about Devadatta. The story of Devadatta will be related, up to the date of the Abhimara-employment, in the Khandahala-jataka; up to the date...

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Nigrodhamigajātaka

Ja 12

The Banyan Deer

"Keep only with the Banyan Deer."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the mother of the Elder named Prince Kassapa. The daughter, we learn, of a wealthy merchant of Rajagaha was deeply rooted in goodness and...

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Kaṇḍijātaka

Ja 13

The Dart

"Cursed be the dart of love."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the temptation caused to Brethren by the wives of their mundane life. This will be related in the Indriya-jataka in the Eighth Book. Said the...

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Vātamigajātaka

Ja 14

The Wind-antelope

"There's nothing worse." This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the Elder Tissa, called Direct-alms the Less. Tradition says that, while the Master was dwelling at the Bamboo-grove near Rajagaha, the scion of...

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Kharādiyajātaka

Ja 15

With Kharādiya

"For when a deer."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about an unruly Brother. Tradition says that this Brother was unruly and would not heed admonition. Accordingly, the Master asked him, saying, "Is it true, as...

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Tipallatthamigajātaka

Ja 16

The Deer With Three Ruses

"In all three postures."-This story was told by the Master while dwelling do the Badarika Monastery in Kosambi, about the Elder Rahula whose heart was set on observing the rules of the Brotherhood.

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Mālutajātaka

Ja 17

The Breeze

"In light or dark."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about two Brethren who had joined the Brotherhood in their old age. Tradition says that they were living in a forest-dwelling in the Kosala country, and that...

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Matakabhattajātaka

Ja 18

Feasts for the Dead

"If folk but knew."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about Feasts for the Dead. For at this time the folk were putting to death goats, sheep, and other animals, and offering them up as what is called a Feast...

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Āyācitabhattajātaka

Ja 19

Sacrifice to Fulfill a Wish

"Take thought of life hereafter." This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the offering of a sacrifice under vow to gods. Tradition says that in those days folk when going a journey on business, used to slay...

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Naḷapānajātaka

Ja 20

Drinking With Straws

"I found the footprints." This story was told by the Master whilst journeying on an alms-pilgrimage through Kosala, when he had come to the village of Nalaka-pana (Cane-drink) and was dwelling at Ketaka-vana near the Pool of...

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Kuruṅgamigajātaka

Ja 21

The Antelope

"The antelope knows well."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove about Devadatta. For once when the Brethren were gathered together in the Hall of Truth, they sat talking reproachfully of Devadatta, saying...

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Kukkurajātaka

Ja 22

The Dog

"The dogs that in the royal palace grow."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about acting for the good of kinsfolk, as will be related in the Twelfth Book in the Bhaddasala-jataka. It was to drive home that...

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Bhojājānīyajātaka

Ja 23

The Destrier

"Though prostrate now."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about a Brother who gave up persevering. For it was then that the Master addressed that Brother and said, "Brethren, in bygone days the wise and good...

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Ājaññajātaka

Ja 24

The Thoroughbred

"No matter when or where."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about another Brother who gave up persevering. But, in this case, he addressed that Brother and said, "Brethren, in bygone days the wise and good...

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Titthajātaka

Ja 25

The Bathing-place

"Change thou the spot."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about an ex-goldsmith, who had become a Brother and was co-resident with the Captain of the Faith (Sariputta).

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Mahiḷāmukhajātaka

Ja 26

Damsel-face the Brigand

"Through hearing first."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta, who, having secured the adherence of Prince Ajata-sattu, had attained both gain and honour. Prince Ajata-sattu had a Monastery...

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Abhiṇhajātaka

Ja 27

Familiarity

"No morsel can he eat."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay-disciple and an aged Elder.

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Nandivisālajātaka

Ja 28

The Bull Named Ample Joy

"Speak only words of kindness."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the bitter words spoken by the Six. For, in those days the six, when they disagreed with respectable Brethren, used to taunt, revile and...

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Kaṇhajātaka

Ja 29

The Bull Named Black

"With heavy loads."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the Double Miracle, which, together with the Descent from Heaven, will be related in the Thirteenth Book, in the Sarabhamiga-jataka.

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Munikajātaka

Ja 30

The Pig Named Munika

"Then envy not poor Munika."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about being seduced by a plump young woman, as will be related in the Thirteenth Book in the Culla-Narada-Kassapa-jataka.

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Kulāvakajātaka

Ja 31

The Nestling Birds

"Let all the forest's nestlings."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a brother who drank water without straining it.

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Naccajātaka

Ja 32

Dancing

"A pleasing note." This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother with many belongings. The incident is just the same as in the Devadhamma-jataka supra.

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Sammodamānajātaka

Ja 33

Mutual Appreciation

"While concord reigns." This story was told by the Master while dwelling in the Banyan-grove near Kapilavatthu, about a squabble over a porter's head-pad, as will be related in the Kunala-jataka.

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Macchajātaka

Ja 34

The Fish

"'Tis not the cold."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about being seduced by the wife of one's mundane life before joining the Brotherhood. Said the Master on this occasion, "Is it true, as I hear, Brother...

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Vaṭṭakajātaka

Ja 35

The Quail

"With, wings that fly not."-This story was told by the Master, whilst on an alms-pilgrimage through Magadha, about the going-out of a jungle fire.

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Sakuṇajātaka

Ja 36

The Bird

"Ye denizens of air."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother whose cell was burnt down.

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Tittirajātaka

Ja 37

The Partridge, the Monkey, and the Elephant

"For they who honour age."-This story was told by the Master whilst on his way to Savatthi, about the way in which the Elder Sariputta was kept out of a night's lodging.

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Bakajātaka

Ja 38

The Crane

"Guile profits not."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a tailoring Brother.

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Nandajātaka

Ja 39

Nanda the Bondservant

"Methinks the gold."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a co-resident pupil of Sariputta.

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Khadiraṅgārajātaka

Ja 40

The Pit of Acacia Charcoal

"Far rather will I headlong plunge."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about Anatha-pindika.

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Losakajātaka

Ja 41

On the Mendicant Losaka

"The headstrong man."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the Elder Losaka Tissa.

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Kapotajātaka

Ja 42

The Pigeon

"The headstrong man."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain greedy Brother. His greediness will be related in the Ninth Book in the Kaka Jātaka.

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Veḷukajātaka

Ja 43

The Monk Who Kept a Viper in Bamboo as a Pet

"The headstrong man."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain headstrong Brother. For the Blessed One asked him whether the report was true that he was headstrong, and the Brother admitted that it...

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Makasajātaka

Ja 44

The Mosquito

"Sense-lacking friends."-This story was told by the Master whilst on an alms-pilgrimage in Magadha, about some stupid villagers in a certain hamlet.

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Rohiṇijātaka

Ja 45

The Maid Rohinī

"Sense-lacking friends."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a maid servant of the Lord High Treasurer, Anatha-pindika. For he is said to have had a maid-servant named Rohini, whose aged mother came to...

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Ārāmadūsakajātaka

Ja 46

The One Who Spoiled a Park

"'Tis knowledge."-This story was told by the Master in a certain hamlet of Kosala about one who spoiled a pleasaunce.

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Vāruṇidūsakajātaka

Ja 47

The One Who Spoiled the Liquor

"'Tis knowledge."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about one who spoiled spirits..

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Vedabbajātaka

Ja 48

The Vedabba Spell

"Misguided effort."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a self-willed Brother. Said the Master to that Brother, "This is not the first time, Brother, that you have been self-willed; you were of just the...

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Nakkhattajātaka

Ja 49

Lucky Stars

"The fool may watch."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about a certain Naked-ascetic. Tradition says that a gentleman of the country near Savatthi asked in marriage for his son a young Savatthi lady of equal...

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Dummedhajātaka

Ja 50

The Sacrifice of a Thousand Reprobates

"A thousand evil-doers."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about actions done for the world's good, as will be explained in the Twelfth Book in the Maha-Kanha-jataka.

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Mahāsīlavajātaka

Ja 51

King Great Morality

"Toil on, my brother."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who had given up all earnest effort. Being asked by the Master whether the report was true that he was a backslider, the Brother said it...

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Cūḷajanakajātaka

Ja 52

The Shorter Tale of King Janaka

"Toil on, my brother."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another backsliding Brother. All the incidents that are to be related here, will be given in the Maha-janaka Jātaka.

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Puṇṇapātijātaka

Ja 53

The Full Cup

"What? Leave untasted."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about some drugged liquor.

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Kiṁphalajātaka

Ja 54

The Tree Named What-fruit

"When near a village."-This was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay brother who was skilled in the knowledge of fruits. It appears that a certain squire of Savatthi had invited the Brotherhood with the Buddha at...

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Pañcāvudhajātaka

Ja 55

Five Weapons

"When no Attachment."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who had given up all earnest effort.

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Kañcanakkhandhajātaka

Ja 56

A Mass of Gold

"When gladness."-This story was told by the Master while at Savatthi, about a certain Brother. Tradition says that through hearing the Master preach a young gentleman of Savatthi gave his heart to the precious Faith and became a...

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Vānarindajātaka

Ja 57

The Monkey King

"Whoso, O monkey-king."-This story was told by the Master, while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta's going about to kill him. Being informed of Devadatta's murderous intent, the Master said, "This is not the first time...

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Tayodhammajātaka

Ja 58

Three Qualities

"Whoso, like you."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove also upon the subject of going about to kill.

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Bherivādakajātaka

Ja 59

The Drummer

"Go not too far."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain self-willed Brother. Asked by the Master whether the report was true that he was self-willed, the Brother said it was true. "This is net the...

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Saṅkhadhamajātaka

Ja 60

The Conch-blower

"Go not too far."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another self-willed person.

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Asātamantajātaka

Ja 61

The Unpleasant Spell

"In lust unbridled."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a passion-tost Brother. The Introductory Story will be related in the Ummadanti-jataka. But to this Brother the Master said, "Women, Brother, are...

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Aṇḍabhūtajātaka

Ja 62

The Blindfolded Husband

"Blindfold, a-luting."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another passion-tost person.

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Takkapaṇḍitajātaka

Ja 63

The Buttermilk Sage

"Wrathful are women."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another passion-tost Brother. When on being questioned the Brother confessed that he was passion-tost, the Master said, "Women are ingrates and...

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Durājānajātaka

Ja 64

The Inscrutability of Women

"Think'st thou."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay-brother. Tradition says that there dwelt at Savatthi a lay-brother, who was stablished in the Three Gems and the Five Commandments, a devout lover...

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Anabhiratijātaka

Ja 65

On Losing Interest

"Like highways."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about just such another lay-brother as the last. This man, when on enquiry he assured himself of his wife's misconduct, came to words with her, with the result...

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Mudulakkhaṇajātaka

Ja 66

Queen Gentle-heart

"Till Gentle-heart was mine."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about concupiscence. Tradition says that a young gentleman of Savatthi, [30;3] on hearing the Truth preached by the Master, gave his heart to the...

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Ucchaṅgajātaka

Ja 67

Sons Fall in a Mother’s Lap

"A son's an easy find."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain country-woman.

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Sāketajātaka

Ja 68

At Sāketa

"The man thy mind rests on."-This story was told by the Master, while at Anjanavana, about a certain brahmin. Tradition says that when the Blessed One with his disciples was entering the city of Saketa, an old brahmin of that...

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Visavantajātaka

Ja 69

Poison Once Expelled

"May shame."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about Sariputta, the Captain of the Faith. Tradition says that in the days when the Elder used to eat meal-cakes, folks came to the monastery with a quantity of...

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Kuddālajātaka

Ja 70

The Spade Sage

"The conquest."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the Elder named Cittahattha-Sariputta. He is said to have been a youth of a good family in Savatthi; and one day, on his way home from ploughing, he...

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Varuṇajātaka

Ja 71

The Temple Tree

"Learn thou from him."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the Elder named Tissa the Squire's Son. Tradition says that one day thirty young gentlemen of Savatthi, who were all friends of one another, took...

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Sīlavahatthijātaka

Ja 72

The Virtuous Elephant King

"Ingratitude lacks more."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove about Devadatta. The Brethren sat in the Hall of Truth, saying, "Sirs, Devadatta is an ingrate and does not recognise the virtues of the...

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Saccaṁkirajātaka

Ja 73

It Seems They Knew the Truth

"They knew the world."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about going about to kill. For, seated in the Hall of Truth, the Brotherhood was talking of Devadatta's wickedness, saying, "Sirs, Devadatta has...

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Rukkhadhammajātaka

Ja 74

The Lesson of the Tree

"United, forest-like."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a quarrel concerning water which had brought woe upon his kinsfolk. Knowing of this, he passed through the air, sat cross-legged above the river...

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Macchajātaka

Ja 75

The Fish

"Pajjunna, thunder!"-This story the Master told while at Jetavana, about the rain he caused to fall. For in those days, so it is said, there fell no rain in Kosala; the crops withered; and everywhere the ponds, tanks, and lakes...

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Asaṁkiyajātaka

Ja 76

Fearlessness

"The village breeds no fear in me."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay-brother who lived at Savatthi. Tradition says that this man, who had entered the Paths and was an earnest believer, was once...

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Mahāsupinajātaka

Ja 77

The Great Dreams

"Bulls first, and trees."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about sixteen wonderful dreams. For in the last watch of one night (so tradition says) the King of Kosala, who had been asleep all the night, dreamed...

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Illisajātaka

Ja 78

The Two Illisas

"Both squint."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a miserly Lord High Treasurer. Hard by the city of Rajagaha, as we are told, was a town named Jagghery, and here dwelt a certain Lord High Treasurer, known...

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Kharassarajātaka

Ja 79

A Harsh Drum

"He gave the robbers time."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain Minister. He, 'Tis said, ingratiated himself with the king, and, after collecting the royal revenue in a border-village, privily...

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Bhīmasenajātaka

Ja 80

Bhimasena Jātaka

"You vaunted your prowess."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain braggart among the Brethren. Tradition says that he used to gather round him Brethren of all ages, and go about deluding everyone...

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Surāpānajātaka

Ja 81

Surapana Jātaka

"We drank."-This story was cold by the Master about the Elder Sagata, while he was dwelling in the Ghosita-park near Kosambi.

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Mittavindakajātaka

Ja 82

Mittavinda Jātaka

"No more to dwell."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a self-willed Brother. The incidents of this Birth, which took place in the days of the Buddha Kassapa, will be related in the Tenth Book in the...

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Kāḷakaṇṇijātaka

Ja 83

Kalakanni Jātaka

"A friend is he."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a friend of Anatha-pindika's. Tradition says that the two had made mud-pies together, and had gone to the same school; but, as years went by, the...

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Atthassadvārajātaka

Ja 84

Atthassadvara Jātaka

"Seek health."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a boy who was sage in matters relating to spiritual welfare. When he was only seven years old, the boy, who was the son of a very wealthy Treasurer...

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Kiṁpakkajātaka

Ja 85

Kimpakka Jātaka

"As they who ate."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a concupiscent Brother. Tradition says there was a scion of a good family who gave his heart to the Buddha's doctrine and joined the Brotherhood. But...

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Sīlavīmaṁsakajātaka

Ja 86

Silavimamsana Jātaka

"Naught can compare."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a brahmin who put to the test his reputation for goodness.

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Maṅgalajātaka

Ja 87

Mamgala Jātaka

"Whoso renounces."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove about a brahmin who was skilled in the prognostications which can be drawn from pieces of cloth.

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Sārambhajātaka

Ja 88

Sarambha Jātaka

"Speak kindly."-This story was told by the Master while at Savatthi, about the precept touching abusive language. The introductory story and the story of the past are the same as in the Nandivisala-jataka above.

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Kuhakajātaka

Ja 89

Kuhaka Jātaka

"How plausible." This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about a knave. The details of his knavery will be related in the Uddala-jataka.

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Akataññujātaka

Ja 90

Akatannu Jātaka

"The man ungrateful."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about Anatha-pindika.

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Littajātaka

Ja 91

Litta Jātaka

"He bolts the die."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about using things thoughtlessly.

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Mahāsārajātaka

Ja 92

Mahasara Jātaka

"For war men crave."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the venerable Ananda.

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Visāsabhojanajātaka

Ja 93

Vissasabhojana Jātaka

"Trust not the trusted." This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about taking things on trust.

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Lomahaṁsajātaka

Ja 94

Lomahamsa Jātaka

"Now scorched."-This story the Master told while at Patikarama near Vesali, about Sunakkhatta.

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Mahāsudassanajātaka

Ja 95

Mahasudassana Jātaka

"How transient."-This story was told by the Master as he lay on his death-bed, concerning Ananda's words, "O Blessed One, suffer not your end to be in this sorry little town."

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Telapattajātaka

Ja 96

Telapatta Jātaka

"As one with care."-This story was told by the Master while dwelling in a forest near the town of Desaka in the Sumbha country, concerning the Janapada-Kalyani Sutta.

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Nāmasiddhijātaka

Ja 97

Namasiddhi Jātaka

"Seeing Quick dead."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who thought luck went by names.

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Kūṭavāṇijajātaka

Ja 98

Kutavanija Jātaka

"Wise rightly, Wisest wrongly."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a cheating merchant. There were two merchants in partnership at Savatthi, we are told, who travelled with their merchandise and came back...

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Parosahassajātaka

Ja 99

Parosahassa Jātaka

"Far better than a thousand fools."-This story was told by the Master when at Jetavana, concerning the question of the unconverted.

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Asātarūpajātaka

Ja 100

Asatarupa Jātaka

"In guise of joy."-This story was told by the Master while at Kundadhanavana near the city of Kundiya about Suppavasa, a lay-sister, who was daughter to King Koliya. For at that time, she, who had carried a child seven years in...

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Parosatajātaka

Ja 101

Parosata Jātaka

This story is in all respects analogous to the Parosahassa Jātaka (No. 99), with the sole difference that 'think hard' is read here.

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Paṇṇikajātaka

Ja 102

Pannika Jātaka

"He that should prove."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay-brother who was a greengrocer in Savatthi and made a living by the sale of various roots and vegetables, and pumpkins and the like. Now he...

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Verijātaka

Ja 103

Veri Jātaka

"If wise, thou 'lt loiter not."-This story was told by the Master at Jetavana about Anatha-pindika. For we hear that Anatha-pindika was returning from the village of which he was headman, when he saw robbers on the road. "It...

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Mittavindakajātaka

Ja 104

Mittavinda Jātaka

"From four to eight."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, concerning an unruly Brother. The incidents are the same as those in the previous story of Mittavindaka, but belong to the days of the Buddha Kassapa.

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Dubbalakaṭṭhajātaka

Ja 105

Dubbalakattha Jātaka

"Fear'st thou the wind."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who lived in a perpetual state of nervous alarm. We learn that he came of a good family in Savatthi, and was led to give up the world...

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Udañcanījātaka

Ja 106

Udancani Jātaka

"A happy life was mine."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a temptation by a fat girl. The incident will be related in the Culla-Narada-Kassapa Jataka in the Thirteenth Book.

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Sālittakajātaka

Ja 107

Salittaka Jātaka

"Prize skill."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who threw and hit a swan.

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Bāhiyajātaka

Ja 108

Bahiya Jātaka

"Learn thou betimes."-This story was told by the Master, while he was dwelling in the Gabled Chamber at the Great Grove near Vesali, about a Licchavi, a pious prince who had embraced the Truth. He had invited the Brotherhood with...

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Kuṇḍapūvajātaka

Ja 109

Kundakapuva Jātaka

"As fares his worshipper."-This story was told by the Master when at Savatthi, about a very poor man.

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Sabbasaṁhārakapañhajātaka

Ja 110

Sabbasamharaka-Panha

"There is no All-embracing."-This All-embracing Question will be set out at length in the Ummagga-jataka. This is the end of the All-embracing Question.

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Gadrabhapañhajātaka

Ja 111

Gadrabha-Panha

"Thou think'st thyself a swan."-This Question as to the Ass will also be set out at length in the Ummagga-jataka. This is the end of the Question as to the Ass.

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Amarādevīpañhajātaka

Ja 112

Amaradevi-Panha

"Cakes and gruel."-This question too will be found in the same Jataka. This is the end of the Question of Queen Amara.

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Siṅgālajātaka

Ja 113

Sigala Jātaka

"The drunken jackal."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. The Brethren had assembled in the Hall of Truth and were telling how Devadatta had gone to Gayasisa with five hundred followers...

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Mitacintijātaka

Ja 114

Mitacinti Jātaka

"They twain in fisher's net."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about two aged Elders. After a rainy-season spent in a forest in the country they resolved to seek out the Master, and got together provisions for...

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Anusāsikajātaka

Ja 115

Anusasika Jātaka

"The greed-denouncing bird."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Sister who gave a warning to others. For we are told that she came of a good Savatthi family, but that from the day of her entrance into...

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Dubbacajātaka

Ja 116

Dubbaca Jātaka

"Too much."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about an unruly Brother whose-own story will be given in the Ninth Book in the Gijjha-jataka.

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Tittirajātaka

Ja 117

Tittira Jātaka

"As died the partridge."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about Kokalika, whose story will be found in the Thirteenth Book in the Takkariya Jataka.

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Vaṭṭakajātaka

Ja 118

Vattaka Jātaka

"The thoughtless man."-This story the Master told while at Jetavana, about the son of Over-Treasurer. This Over-Treasurer is said to have been a very rich man of Savatthi, and his wife became the mother of a righteous being from...

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Akālarāvijātaka

Ja 119

Akalaravi Jātaka

"No parents trained."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who used to be noisy at wrong seasons.

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Bandhanamokkhajātaka

Ja 120

Bandhanamokkha Jātaka

"Whilst folly's speech"-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the brahmin-girl Cinca, whose history will be given in the Twelfth Book in the Mahapaduma-jataka. On this occasion the Master said, "Brethren...

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Kusanāḷijātaka

Ja 121

Kusanali Jātaka

"Let great and small."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about Anatha-pindika's true friend. For his acquaintances and friends and relations came to him and tried hard to stop his intimacy with a certain man...

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Dummedhajātaka

Ja 122

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 were talking of how the sight of the Buddha's...

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Naṅgalīsajātaka

Ja 123

Nangalisa Jātaka

"For universal application."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the Elder Laludayi who is said to have had a knack of always saying the wrong thing.

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Ambajātaka

Ja 124

Amba Jātaka

"Toil on, my brother."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a good brahmin belonging to a noble Savatthi family who gave his heart to the Truth, and, joining the Brotherhood, became constant in all duties.

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Kaṭāhakajātaka

Ja 125

Katahaka Jātaka

"If he 'mid strangers."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a boastful Brother. The introductory story about him is like what has been already related.

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Asilakkhaṇajātaka

Ja 126

Lucky Swords

"Our diverse fates."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a brahmin retained by the King of Kosala because of his power of telling whether swords were lucky or not. We are told that when the king's smiths...

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Kalaṇḍukajātaka

Ja 127

Kalanduka Jātaka

"You vaunt."-This story was told by the Master once at Jetavana, about a boastful Brother. (The introductory story and the story of the past in this case are like those of Katahaka related above.)

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Biḷāravatajātaka

Ja 128

Bilara Jātaka

"Where saintliness."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a hypocrite. When the Brother's hypocrisy was reported to him, the Master said, "This is not the first time he has shewn himself a hypocrite; he was...

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Aggikabhāradvājajātaka

Ja 129

Aggika Jātaka

"'Twas greed."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another hypocrite.

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Kosiyajātaka

Ja 130

Kosiya Jātaka

"You may ail or eat."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a woman of Savatthi. She is said to have been the wicked wife of a good and virtuous brahmin, who was a lay-brother. Her nights she spent in gadding...

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Asampadānajātaka

Ja 131

Asampadana Jātaka

"If a friend."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For at that time the Brethren were discussing in the Hall of Truth the ingratitude of Devadatta and his inability to recognise the...

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Bhīrukajātaka

Ja 132

Pancagaru Jātaka

"Wise counsels heeding."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the Sutta concerning the Temptation by the Daughters of Mara at the Goat-herds' Banyan-tree. The Master quoted the Sutta, beginning with its...

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Ghatāsanajātaka

Ja 133

Ghatasana 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, took up his abode in the forest near a hamlet.

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Jhānasodhanajātaka

Ja 134

Jhanasodhana Jātaka

"With conscious."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the interpretation by Sariputta, Captain of the Faith, at the gate of Samkassa town, of a problem tersely propounded by the Master. And the following...

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Candābhajātaka

Ja 135

Candabha Jātaka

"Who sagely meditates."-This story too was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the interpretation of a problem by the Elder Sariputta at the gate of Samkassa.

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Suvaṇṇahaṁsajātaka

Ja 136

Suvannahamsa Jātaka

"Contented be."-This story was told by the Master about a Sister named Fat Nanda.

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Babbujātaka

Ja 137

Babbu Jātaka

"Give food to one cat."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the precept respecting Kana's mother.

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Godhajātaka

Ja 138

Godha Jātaka

"With matted hair."-This story was told by the boaster while at Jetavana, about a hypocrite. The incidents were like those above related.

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Ubhatobhaṭṭhajātaka

Ja 139

Ubhatobhattha Jātaka

"His blinding and her beating."-This story the Master told while at the Bamboo Grove, about Devadatta. We hear that the Brethren, meeting together in the Hall of Truth, spoke one with another, saying that even as a torch from a...

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Kākajātaka

Ja 140

Kaka Jātaka

"In ceaseless dread."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a sagacious counsellor. The incidents will be related in the twelfth book in connection with the Bhaddasala-jataka.

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Godhajātaka

Ja 141

Godha Jātaka

"Bad company."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about a traitorous Brother. The introductory incident is the same as that told in the Mahila-mukha jataka.

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Siṅgālajātaka

Ja 142

Sigala Jātaka

"Thy tightening grip."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta's going about to kill him. For, hearing the Brethren talking together as to this in the Hall of Truth, the Master said that, as...

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Virocanajātaka

Ja 143

Virocana Jātaka

"Your mangled corpse."-This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta's efforts to pose as a Buddha at Gayasisa.

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Naṅguṭṭhajātaka

Ja 144

Nanguttha Jātaka

"Vile Jataveda."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, touching the false austerity of the Ajivikas, or naked ascetics.

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Rādhajātaka

Ja 145

Radha Jātaka

"How many more?"-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about hankering after the wife of one's mundane life. The incidents of the introductory story will be told in the Indriya-jataka.

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Samuddakākajātaka

Ja 146

Kaka Jātaka

"Our throats are tired."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a number of aged Brethren. Whilst they were still of the world, they were rich and wealthy squires of Savatthi, all friends of one another; and...

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Puppharattajātaka

Ja 147

Puppharatta Jātaka

"I count it not as pain."-This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who was passion-tost. Being questioned by the Master, he admitted his frailty, explaining that he longed for the wife of his mundane...

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Siṅgālajātaka

Ja 148

Sigala Jātaka

"Once bitten, twice shy."-This story was told by the Master when at Jetavana, about subduing desires.

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Ekapaṇṇajātaka

Ja 149

Ekapanna Jātaka

"If poison lurk."-This story was told about the Licchavi Prince Wicked of Vesali by the Master when he was living in the gabled house in the great forest near Vesali.

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Sañjīvajātaka

Ja 150

Sanjiva Jātaka

"Befriend a villain."-This story was told by the Master when at the Bamboo-grove, about King Ajatasattu's adherence to false teachers. For he believed in that rancorous foe of the Buddhas, the base and wicked Devadatta, and in...

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