| J.520 |
Ga.n.dati.n.du Jaataka | Ga.n.duti.n.duka Jaataka |
Pa~ncala, king of Kampila, was a wicked monarch, and his subjects, harassed by his
officers, suffered great oppression. The Bodhisatva, born as a deity in a gandatindu
tree, realizing the corruption, appears in the king’s bedchamber and urges him to
give up his evil ways, and find out for himself the condition of his subjects. The
king, taking his advice, travels about in disguise with his chaplain. Everywhere
he finds men, women and even beasts cursing his very name. He returns to the capital
and devotes himself to good works. The introductory story is given in the Rajovaada
Jaataka (J.334). |
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Jaataka |
Khuddhaka |
J.v.098ff. |
injustice, royal conduct |