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The Jataka, Vol. II, tr. by W.H.D. Rouse, [1895], at sacred-texts.comTHE JATAKAORSTORIES OF THE BUDDHA'S FORMER BIRTHS.TRANSLATED FROM THE PALI BY VARIOUS HANDSUNDER THE EDITORSHIP OFPROFESSOR E. B. COWELL.VOL. II.TRANSLATED BYW. H. D. ROUSE, M. A.,SOMETIME FELLOW OF CHRIST'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE.Cambridge University Press[1895]Scanned, proofed and formatted at sacred-texts.com, January 2006, by John Bruno Hare. This text is in the public domain in the US because it was published prior to 1923.MANIBVSGVILLELMI ROBERTSON SMITHSVMMO DESIDERIOD. D. D.The Jataka, Vol. II, tr. by W.H.D. Rouse, [1895], at sacred-texts.com[p. vii]PREFACE.IN a book like this, where a translation is made for the first time from a language little known, mistakes there needs must be. For any such I ask the indulgence of scholars; and assure them that no trouble has been spared to get accuracy. A word or phrase dismissed in a footnote as obscure or inexplicable has often cost hours of research before it has been given up.Although it has not been possible to reproduce the rhythm of the verses, yet I hope something of the same effect has been given by keeping in each story to one metre where the Pali has but one, and changing where it changes; and a pretty consistent rule has been observed, of giving long lines for long and short for short, two short lines being held equivalent to one long. But in different stories the same metre has often been differently translated for convenience.For parallels I have looked through all the Pali books as far as they are printed; but I have not had time to read them carefully, and many must have escaped me. The notes must then not be considered as exhaustive. Other illustrations have been noted where I have come across them, and I hope that students of folk-tales may be interested in one unpublished variant which I have been able to give (page <page 110>).[p. viii]It remains to acknowledge my indebtedness to those friends who have helped me. The members of our "Guild" who are resident at Cambridge have been so kind as to revise the proofs; and to them I owe very many corrections and improvements. Mr R. Chalmers lent me a MS. translation of a few of the 'Stories of the Past,' for which I thank him. But my chief thanks are due to my Master, Professor Cowell; who, for many years past, has with unfailing patience and kindliness helped me in my Oriental studies. I feel that what I know of these things has been his gift to me almost entirely; and I hope he may consider this book not all unworthy of his teaching.W. H. D. ROUSE.CHRIST'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE,July 30, 1895.The Jataka, Vol. II, tr. by W.H.D. Rouse, [1895], at sacred-texts.com[p. ix]CONTENTS.PAGE[*151].RAJOVADA-JATAKA<page 1>Two kings, both wise and good, meet in a narrow way, and a dispute arises who is to give place. Both are of the same age and power. Their drivers sing each his master's praises. One is good to the good, and bad to the bad; the other repays evil with good. The first acknowledges his superior, and gives place.[*152].SIGALA-JATAKA<page 4>The Bodhisatta is a young lion, one of seven brothers; a Jackal proposes love to his sister. Six of the brothers set out to kill the jackal, but seeing him as he lies in a crystal grotto, imagine him to be in the sky, leap up and kill themselves. The Bodhisatta roars, and the jackal dies of fear.[*153].SUKARA-JATAKA<page 7>A boar challenges a lion to fight; and then in fear wallows amid filth until he smells so foul that the lion will not come near him, but owns himself vanquished rather than fight with him.[*154].URAGA-JATAKA<page 9>A Garula chases a serpent, which taking the form of a jewel, fixes himself upon an ascetic's garment, and by this means wins safety.[*155].GAGGA-JATAKA<page 11>How a goblin had power over all people who did not wish each other well at a sneeze, and how he was foiled.[*156].ALINA-CITTA-JATAKA<page 13>An elephant runs a thorn into its foot; it is tended by some carpenters, and serves them out of gratitude. His young one takes his place afterwards, and is bought by the king for a large sum. How on the king's death, it routs a hostile host, and saves the kingdom for the king's infant son.[p. x]PAGE[*157].GUNA-JATAKA<page 17>A jackal rescues a lion, who out of gratitude makes him a friend. The lioness is jealous of the she-jackal; then the whole matter is explained, and maxims given in praise of friendship.[*158].SUHANU-JATAKA<page 21>Two savage horses, that maltreat all other of their kind, strike up a sudden friendship with each other, thus illustrating the proverb, 'Birds of a feather.'[*159].MORA-JATAKA<page 23>How a peacock kept itself safe by reciting spells; how its mind was disturbed by hearing the female's note, and it was caught; how the king desired to eat it, but the peacock discoursed such good divinity that he was stayed; and finally the bird was set free again to return to the mountains.[*160].VINILAKA-JATAKA<page 26>A bird, the offspring of a goose with a crow, is being carried by his father's two other sons to see him, but is arrogant and compares them to horses that serve him; so he is sent back again.[*161].INDASAMANAGOTTA-JATAKA<page 28>How a man kept a fat elephant, which turned against him and trampled him to death.[*162].SANTHAVA-JATAKA<page 29>How a man had his house burnt by reason of the great offerings which he made to his sacred fire.[*163].SUSIMA-JATAKA<page 31>How a lad whose hereditary right it was to manage a festival, journeyed 2000 leagues in a day, learnt the ceremonial, and returned in time to conduct the ceremony.[*164].GIJJHA-JATAKA<page 34>About a merchant who succoured some vultures, and they in return stole cloths and other things and brought to him; how one was caught, and the king learnt the story, and all the goods were restored.[*165].NAKULA-JATAKA<page 36>How a mongoose and a snake were friends, and distrusted each other nevertheless; and how they were made at one.[*166].UPASALHA-JATAKA<page 37>How a certain man was particular in choice of burying-grounds, and how he was shown that there is no spot free of taint from some dead body.[p. xi]PAGE[*167].SAMIDDHI-JATAKA<page 39>How a nymph tempted the saint to love, and he resisted, since no man knows the time of death.[*168].SAKUNAGGHI-JATAKA<page 40>How a quail beat a falcon by fighting on his own ground.[*169].ARAKA-JATAKA<page 42>How the Buddha forsook the world, and discoursed on charity.[*170].KAKANTAKA-JATAKA<page 43>(See Maha-ummagga.)[*171].KALYANA-DHAMMA-JATAKA<page 44>How a certain man became a recluse all because of a lucky greeting.[*172].DADDARA-JATAKA<page 45>How a jackal amongst lions betrayed himself by his tongue.[*173].MAKKATA-JATAKA<page 47>How a monkey disguised himself as an ascetic, and was found out.[*174].DUBHIYA-MAKKATA-JATAKA<page 48>How the Bodhisatta drew water for a monkey, and all he got for his pains was a grimace and an insult.[*175].ADICCUPATTHANA-JATAKA<page 50>How a rascally monkey made havoc in the settlement, and the people took him for a holy being.[*176].KALAYA-MUTTHI-JATAKA<page 51>How a ...
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