| J.255 |
Suka Jaataka |
The bodhisatva was once a parrot. When he grew old his eyes became weak and he was
looked after by his son. The son once discovered a special sort of mango on an island
and having tasted some himself, brought some home for his parents. The bodhisatva
recognized the mango type and warned that parrots visiting that island were shortlived.
However, the son took no heed and one day, while flying back from the island, he
fell asleep from weariness and was eaten by a fish. The Jataka was related in reference
to a monk who died of over-eating. The parrot is identified with him. |
58/040 |
Jaataka |
Khuddhaka |
J.ii.291ff. |
overeating, greed |