| J.221 |
Kaasaava Jaataka | Kaasaavavagga Jaataka |
A poor man of Benares, having entered into a contract with ivory workers to supply
elephant’s tusks, went into the forest clad in a Pacceka Buddha’s yellow robe and
standing in the path of the elephants, slew the last one of the herd each day. The
Bodhisatva, being the leader of the elephants, on discovering what was happening,
threatened to kill the man; but receiving his promise never to visit the forest again,
he let him go free on account of his robe. A trader, coming to Rajagaha on business,
contributed a magnificent yellow robe at an almsgiving organized by the citizens.
There was some dispute as to whether Sariputta or Devadatta should receive the robe.
The majority favouring Devadatta, he received the robe, cut it into strips and wore
it in great style. When the matter was reported to the Buddha, he related the above
Jataka story, in which Devadatta is identified with the huntsman. |
57/383 |
Jaataka |
Khuddhaka |
J.ii.196ff. |
arrogance, deceit, cheat |