Tag: Ajanta Cave 17

Cave No. 17 Identification: episodes 1, 3, 4, 5 by Griffiths (1896, p. 36). It is an episode from the life of the Buddha.— King Ajātaśatru had an angry elephant, Dhanapāla, at Rājagṛha, who was often involved in rampages. So, whenever Dhanapāla went on his rounds in the town, the public was given prior notice.…

#63. Indra

Jul 14, 2019

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Cave No. 17 Identification: Schlingloff (1973, p. 196–203).— Once, the asuras (demons) attacked Indra, the king of gods, because they begrudged him his power and glory. So, Indra had to battle them with an army of chariots, elephants, cavalry, and infantry. The battle began on the shores of the ocean of heaven. After heavy fighting,…

#86. Devāvatāra

Jul 11, 2019

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in Cave 17

Cave No. 17 Identification: Schlingloff 2013. For the story, vide Cave 16, No. 84. —Source: Singh 2019, 31-33; Schlingloff 2013, I, 476 Related Images:

#21. Mahiṣa

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Cave No. 17 (No photo.) Identification: Begley (1966, p. 141). For the story, vide Cave 17, narrative no. 22. —Source: Singh 2019, 31-33; Related Images:

#24. Siṃha

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Cave No. 17 Identification: Foucher (1921, narrative no. 29).— A siṃha (lion), on hearing the loud wails of merchants caught by a giant snake in a jungle, came running with his elephant friend to help them. From atop the elephant’s head, he jumped on the snake and killed it. The elephant, however, died as the…

#68. Śuddhodana

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Cave No. 17 Identification: Schlingloff 2013. It is an episode from the life of the Buddha. Māra, the king of the world of desires, spread the rumour that in his quest for enlightenment, the Buddha had succumbed to his severe lifestyle. However, well-wishers quickly dispelled the rumours and asserted that the prince was now an…

#69. Udāyin

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Cave No. 17 Identification: Schlingloff 2013. It is an episode from the life of the Buddha. Udāyin, the son of the court priest at Kapilavastu that was the kingdom of King Śuddhodana, was called Kālodāyin as he was dark-complexioned. Śuddhodana had close ties with Prasenajit, the king of Śrāvastī. Udāyin would carry Śuddhodana’s messages to…

#71. Rāhula

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(No photo.) Identification: Yazdani (1955, IV, p. 70 f.). It is an episode from the life of the Buddha. Another depiction of the narrative is in the interior of the temple, which is much bigger and more elaborate, vide No. 70. —Source: Singh 2019, 31-33; Schlingloff 2013, I, 402 Related Images:

#72. Sumati

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