| J.327 |
Kaakaati Jaataka | Kaakaatii Jaataka |
Kakati was the chief queen of the King of Benares (the bodhisatva). A certain garuda
king came disguised as a man and played dice with the king. Having fallen in love
with Kakati, the garuda carried her off to his abode on the Simbali Lake and there
lived with her. The king missed the queen and sent his physician Natakuvera to look
for her. The physician hid himself in the garudaís plumage and thus reached the palace
where Kakati was. There he enjoyed her favour and returned to Benares in the garudaís
wing. While the garuda and the king were playing dice, Natakuvera sang a song telling
of his experiences with Kakati. The garuda, realizing what had happened, brought
Kakati back to Benares. The Jataka was told to a monk who was discontented on account
of a woman. The monk is identified with Natakuvera. See also Sussondi
Jaataka (J.360). |
58/563 |
Jaataka |
Khuddhaka |
J.iii.090ff. |
women, infidelity |