Tag: John Griffiths

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Cave No. 17 Identification: Schlingloff (1986, p. 305 f.).— A brahman, named Bodhi, and his beautiful wife, lived in the seclusion of a forest, leading an ascetic life. Once, the king of the land came across them and started lusting after the brahman’s wife. After assurances that the brahman would not curse him, the king…

#48. Sarvadada

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Cave No. 17 Identification: Schlingloff (1986, p. 305–308).— A king, titled Sarvadada (Giving Everything) for his generosity, once went to his audience hall to address his subjects’ welfare. Just then a scared pigeon flew in pleading for life. The king promised to grant him security. The pigeon had escaped a bird-catcher, who was actually Lord…

#14. Haṃsa

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Cave No. 17 Identification: Oldenburg (1895, narrative no. 5). For the story, vide Cave 2, narrative no. 13. —Source: Singh 2019, 31-33; Schlingloff 2013, I, 81 Related Images:

#29. Viśvantara

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Cave No. 17 Identification: Oldenburg (1895, narrative no. 6). For the story, see Cave 16, narrative no. 42. —Source: Singh 2019, 31-33; Schlingloff 2013, I, 195-196 Related Images:

#63. Indra

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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,…

#29. Vānara

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Cave No. 17 Identification: episodes 2 to 7 by Oldenburg (1895, narrative no. 7).— There lived a big monkey in a remote Himalayan area where a peasant lost his way searching for a stray cow. The peasant climbed a Tinduka tree to pick some fruit. The branch broke off and he crashed into a ravine…

#20. Śarabha

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Cave No. 17 Identification: Foucher (1921, narrative no. 14).— A śarabha or sāmbhara (ibex or a type of antelope) lived in a remote forest. He was chased by a king, who had separated from his retinue. Fearing for his life, the ibex jumped across a wide crevice. The king’s horse abruptly halted, throwing the king…

#15. Śaśa.

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Cave No. 17 Identification: Schlingloff (1971, p. 61–67).— In a forest contoured by a rivulet lived a śaśa (hare), who had an exemplary demeanour and devout character. He always led by example. An otter, a jackal, and a monkey had a soft spot for him. One evening, the hare pointed out to them that the…

#27. Mātṛpoṣaka.

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