jataka
ಜಾತಕ
definition
noun
This collection of Indian folklore, retold for younger readers ‘of all ages’, includes many stories from the Jataka , a Buddhist compilation of fables.
any of the various stories of the former lives of the Buddha found in Buddhist literature.
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In the 'Jatakas' (Birth Stories, Khuddaka Nikaya) we find many examples of people who committed the same deeds again and again in successive lives.
The 'Jataka' collections were transmitted orally for centuries, and when written down they took a form combined of verse, story, and moral commentary.
The entire surface of the gateways is covered with bas-reliefs representing scenes from the life of Gautama Buddha, stories from the 'Jatakas' , along with decorative elements.
This collection of Indian folklore, retold for younger readers ‘of all ages’, includes many stories from the 'Jataka' , a Buddhist compilation of fables.
The 'Jataka' tales have much educational value and were used to teach youngsters the important morals and goals of life.
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