| J.454 |
Ghata Jaataka | Ghatapa.n.dita Jaataka |
The bodhisatva, was born as the ninth of ten Andhakavenhudasaputta (notorious outcasts).
When the son of his brother Vasudeva died, Vasudeva lamented beyond all measure and
Ghata, wishing to cure him, feigned madness and went about Dvaravati asking for the
hare in the moon. When Vasudeva heard of this from his courtier Rohineyya, he hastened
to Ghata and argued with him about the ridiculousness of his quest. The plan succeeded
and Vasudeva was cured of his grief. The introductory story resembles that of the
Matthakundali Jataka. Rohineyya is identified with Ananda and Vasudeva with Sariputta. |
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Jaataka |
Khuddhaka |
J.iv.081ff. |
mourning, bereavement |