Book I. Ekanipata. No. 46. Aramadusaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 46. RMADSAKA-JTAKA. "'Tis knowledge"."--This story was told by the Master in a certain hamlet of Kosala about one who spoiled a pleasaunce. Tradition says that, in the course of an alms-journey among the people of Kosala, the Master...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 119. Akalaravi Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 263 NO. 119. AKLARVI-JTAKA. "No parents trained"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who used to be noisy at wrong seasons. He is said to have come of a good Svatthi family and to have given up...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 63. Takka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 63. TAKKA-JTAKA. "Wrathful are women"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another passion-tost Brother. When on being questioned the Brother confessed that he was passion-tost, the Master said, "Women are...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 145. Radha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 145. RDHA-JTAKA. "How many more?"--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about hankering after the wife of one's mundane life. The incidents of the introductory story will be told in the Indriya-jtaka 1. The Master spoke...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 128. Biara Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], [460] NO. 128. BIRA-JTAKA. "Where saintliness"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a hypocrite. When the Brother's hypocrisy was reported to him, the Master said, "This is not the first time he has shewn himself...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 99. Parosahassa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 99. PAROSAHASSA-JTAKA. "Far better than a thousand fools"."--This story was told by the Master when at Jetavana, concerning the question of the unconverted. [406] (The incidents will be related in the Sarabhaga-jtaka 1.) On a cert...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 1. Apaaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 1 "Praised be the Blessed One, the Arahat, the perfect Buddha". BOOK I.--EKANIPTA 1. NO. 1. APAAKA-JTAKA. [95.] This 2 discourse regarding Truth was delivered by the Blessed One, while he was dwelling in the Great Monastery at Jetav...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 73. Saccamkira Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 73. SACCAKIRA-JTAKA. "They knew the world"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about going about to kill. For, seated in the Hall of Truth, the Brotherhood was talking of Devadatta's wickedness, saying, "Sirs...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 71. Varaa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 172 NO. 71. VARAA-JTAKA. [316] "Learn thou from him"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the Elder named Tissa the Squire's Son. Tradition says that one day thirty young gentlemen of Svatthi, who were all...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 45. Rohii Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 45. ROHI-JTAKA. "Sense-lacking friends"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a maid servant of the Lord High Treasurer, Antha-piika. For he is said to have had a maid-servant named Rohi, whose aged mother came...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 54. Phala Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 54. PHALA-JTAKA. "When near a village"."--This was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay brother who was skilled in the knowledge of fruits. It appears that a certain squire of Svatthi had invited the Brotherhood with...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 132. Pancagaru Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 132. PACAGARU-JTAKA. "Wise counsels heeding"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the Sutta concerning the Temptation by the Daughters of Mra 1 at the Goat-herds' Banyan-tree. The Master quoted the Sutt...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 87. Mamgala Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 87. MAGALA-JTAKA. "Whoso renounces"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove about a brahmin who was skilled in the prognostications [372] which can be drawn from pieces of cloth 1. Tradition says that at Rjagah...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 33. Sammodamana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 85 NO. 33. SAMMODAMNA-JTAKA. "While concord reigns"." This story was told by the Master while dwelling in the Banyan-grove near Kapilavatthu, about a squabble over a porter's head-pad, as will be related in the Kula-jtaka 1. On this...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 21. Kuruga Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 57 NO. 21. KURUGA-JTAKA. [173] "The antelope knows well"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove about Devadatta. For once when the Brethren were gathered together in the Hall of Truth, they sat talking...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 125. Kaahaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 275 NO. 125. KAHAKA-JTAKA. "If he 'mid strangers"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a boastful Brother. The introductory story about him is like what has been already related 1. "Once on a time when...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 146. Kaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 146. [497] KKA-JTAKA. "Our throats are tired"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a number of aged Brethren. Whilst they were still of the world, they were rich and wealthy squires of Svatthi, all friends...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 143. Virocana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 143. VIROCANA-JTAKA. "Your mangled corpse"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta's efforts to pose as a Buddha at Gayssa 1. For when his spiritual Insight left him and he lost the honour...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 98. Kuavaija Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 239 NO. 98. KAVIJA-JTAKA. [404] "Wise rightly, Wisest wrongly"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a cheating merchant. There were two merchants in partnership at Svatthi, we are told, who travelled with their...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 95. Mahasudassana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 95. MAHSUDASSANA-JTAKA. "How transient"."--This story was told by the Master as he lay on his death-bed, concerning nanda's words, "O Blessed One, suffer not your end to be in this sorry little town." "When the Buddha was dwelling...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 108. Bahiya Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 108. BHIYA-JTAKA. "Learn thou betimes"."--This story was told by the Master, while he was dwelling in the Gabled Chamber at the Great Grove near Vesli, about a Licchavi, a pious prince who had embraced the Truth. He had invited...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 12. Nigrodhamiga Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 12. NIGRODHAMIGA-JTAKA. "Keep only with the Banyan Deer"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the mother of the Elder named Prince Kassapa. The daughter, we learn, of a wealthy merchant of Rjagaha was deeply...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 40. Khadiragara Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 100 NO. 40. KHADIRAGRA-JTAKA. "Far rather will I headlong plunge"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about Antha-piika. For Antha-piika, who had lavished fifty-four crores on the Faith of the Buddha over...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 48. Vedabbha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 48. VEDABBHA-JTAKA. "Misguided effort"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a self-willed Brother. Said the Master to that Brother, "This is not the first time, Brother, that you have been self-willed; you were...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 67. Ucchaga Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 67. UCCHAGA-JTAKA. "A son's an easy find"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain country-woman. For it fell out once in Kosala that three men were ploughing on the outskirts of a certain forest, and th...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 60. Samkhadhamana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 147 NO. 60. SAKHADHAMANA-JTAKA. "Go not too far"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another self-willed person. "Once on a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta came to life...
Errata : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], ERRATA. P. 30, l. 36, "read" 'He who has trodden...' P. 113, last l., "read" Cf. Vol. n. p. 362 (Pli text).
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 130. Kosiya Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 130. KOSIYA-JTAKA 1. [463] "You may ail or eat"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a woman of Svatthi. She is said to have been the wicked wife of a good and virtuous brahmin, who was a lay-brother. Her nights...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 131. Asampadana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 286 NO. 131. ASAMPADNA-JTAKA. "If a friend"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For at that time the Brethren were discussing in the Hall of Truth the ingratitude of Devadatta and his...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 18. Matakabhatta Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 18. MATAKABHATTA-JTAKA. "If folk but knew"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about Feasts for the Dead. For at this time the folk were putting to death goats, sheep, and other animals, and offering them up as wh...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 106. Udancani Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 248 NO. 106. UDACANI-JTAKA. "A happy life was mine"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a temptation by a fat girl. The incident will be related in the Culla-Nrada-Kassapa Jtaka 1 in the Thirteenth Book...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 19. Ayacitabhatta Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 19. YCITABHATTA-JTAKA. [169] "Take thought of life hereafter"." This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the offering of a sacrifice under vow to gods. Tradition says that in those days folk when going a journey...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 83. Kalakai Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 83. KLAKAI-JTAKA. [364] "A friend is he"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a friend of Antha-piika's. Tradition says that the two had made mud-pies together, and had gone to the same school; but, as years...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 144. Naguha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 144. NAGUHA-JTAKA. "Vile Jtaveda"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, touching the false austerity of the jvikas, or naked ascetics. Tradition tells us that behind Jetavana they used to practise false austerities 1...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 22. Kukkura Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 22. KUKKURA-JTAKA. [175] "The dogs that in the royal palace grow"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about acting for the good of kinsfolk, as will be related in the Twelfth Book in the Bhaddasla-jtaka 2. It w...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 38. Baka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 38. BAKA-JTAKA. "Guile profits not"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a tailoring Brother. Tradition says that at Jetavana dwelt a Brother who was exceedingly skilful in all operations to be performed with...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 114. Mitacinti Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 114. MITACINTI-JTAKA. "They twain in fisher's net"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about two aged Elders. After a rainy-season spent in a forest in the country they resolved to seek out the Master, and got...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 104. Mittavinda Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 246 NO. 104. MITTAVINDA-JTAKA. "From four to eight"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, concerning an unruly Brother. The incidents are the same as those in the previous story of Mittavindaka 1, but belong to the days...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 79. Kharassara Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 202 NO. 79. KHARASSARA-JTAKA. "He gave the robbers time."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain Minister. He, 'tis said, ingratiated himself with the king, and, after collecting the royal revenue...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 29. Kaha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 73 NO. 29. KAHA-JTAKA. "With heavy loads"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the Double Miracle, which, together with the Descent from Heaven, will be related in the Thirteenth Book, in the Sarabhamiga-jtaka 1...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 66. Mudulakkhaa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 66. MUDULAKKHAA-JTAKA. "Till Gentle-heart was mine"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about concupiscence. Tradition says that a young gentleman of Svatthi, [30;3] on hearing the Truth preached by the Master, gave...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 136. Suvaahamsa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 136. SUVAAHASA-JTAKA. "Contented be"."--This story was told by the Master about a Sister named Fat Nand. A lay-brother at Svatthi had offered the Sisterhood a supply of garlic, and, sending for his bailiff; had given orders that, if...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 140. Kaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 300 NO. 140. KKA-JTAKA. "In ceaseless dread"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a sagacious counsellor. The incidents will be related in the twelfth book in connection with the Bhaddasla-jtaka 1. "Once...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 36. Sakua Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 91 NO. 36. SAKUA-JTAKA. "Ye denizens of air"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother whose cell was burnt down. Tradition says that a Brother, having been given a theme for meditation by the Master, went...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 118. Vaaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 118. VAAKA-JTAKA. "The thoughtless man"."--This story the Master told while at Jetavana, about the son of Over-Treasurer. This Over-Treasurer is said to have been a very rich man of Svatthi, and his wife became the mother of a righteous...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 64. Durajana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 64. DURJNA-JTAKA. "Think'st thou"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay-brother. Tradition says that there dwelt at Svatthi a lay-brother, who was stablished in the Three Gems and the Five Commandments...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 123. Nagalisa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 123. NAGALSA-JTAKA. "For universal application."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the Elder Ludyi who is said to have had a knack of always saying the wrong thing. He never knew the proper occasi...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 85. Kimpakka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 212 NO. 85. KIMPAKKA-JTAKA. "As they who ate"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a concupiscent Brother. Tradition says there was a scion of a good family who gave his heart to the Buddha's doctrine and joined...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 4. Cullaka Sehi Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 4. CULLAKA-SEHI-JTAKA. [114] "With humblest start"." This story was told by the Master about the Elder named Little Wayman, while in Jvaka's Mango-grove 2 near Rjagaha. And here an account of Little Wayman's birth must be given...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 122. Dummedha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 122. [444] DUMMEDHA-JTAKA. "Exalted station breeds a fool great woe"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. For the Brethren had met together in the Hall of Truth, and were talking of how...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 91. Litta Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 91. LITTA-JTAKA. "He bolts the die"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about using things thoughtlessly. Tradition says that most of the Brethren of that day were in the habit of using robes and so forth, which were...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 120. Bandhanamokkha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 120. [437] BANDHANAMOKKHA-JTAKA. "Whilst folly's speec"h"--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the brahmin-girl Cic, whose history will be given in the Twelfth Book in the Mahpaduma-jtaka 1. On this occasi...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 69. Visavanta Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 69. VISAVANTA-JTAKA. "May shame"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about Sriputta, the Captain of the Faith. Tradition says that in the days when the Elder used to eat meal-cakes, folks came to the monastery with...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 148. Sigala Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 314 NO. 148. [501] SIGLA-JTAKA. "Once bitten, twice shy"."--This story was told by the Master when at Jetavana, about subduing desires. We are told that some five hundred rich friends, sons of merchants of Svatthi, were led by listening...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 84. Atthassadvara Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 211 NO. 84. ATTHASSADVRA-JTAKA. [366] "Seek health"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a boy who was sage in matters relating to spiritual welfare. When he was only seven years old, the boy, who was the s...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 50. Dummedha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 50. DUMMEDHA-JTAKA. "A thousand evil-doers"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about actions done for the world's good, as will be explained in the Twelfth Book in the Mah-Kaha-jtaka 1. "Once on a time when...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 34. Maccha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 87 NO. 34. MACCHA-JTAKA. "'Tis not the cold"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about being seduced by the wife of one's mundane life before joining the Brotherhood. Said the Master on this occasion, "Is it true...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 9. Makhadeva Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 9. MAKHDEVA-JTAKA. "Lo! these grey hairs"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the Great Renunciation, which has already been related in the Nidna-Kath 2. On this occasion the Brethren sat praising...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 13. Kaina Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 13. KAINA-JTAKA. "Cursed be the dart of love"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the temptation caused to Brethren by the wives of their mundane life. This will be related in the Indriya-jtaka 1 in the Eighth...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 28. Nandivisala Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 71 NO. 28. NANDIVISLA-JTAKA. "Speak only words of kindness"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the bitter words spoken by the Six 1. For, in those days the six, when they disagreed with respectable Brethren...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 42. Kapota Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 112 NO. 42. KAPOTA-JTAKA. "The headstrong man"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain greedy Brother. His greediness will be related in the Ninth Book in the Kka-Jtaka 1. But on this occasion the Brethren...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 133. Ghatasana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 290 NO. 133. GHATSANA-JTAKA. "Lo! in your stronghold"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain Brother who was given by the Master a subject for meditation, and, going to the borders, took up his abode...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 7. Kahahari Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 7. KAHAHRI-JTAKA. "Your son am I"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the story of Vsabha-Khattiy, which will be found in the Twelfth Book in the Bhaddasla-jtaka 1. Tradition tells us that she was the daughter...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 70. Kuddala Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 70. KUDDLA-JTAKA. "The conquest"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the Elder named Cittahattha-Sriputta. He is said to have been a youth of a good family in Svatthi; and one day, on his way home...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 105. Dubbalakaha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 105. DUBBALAKAHA-JTAKA. "Fear'st thou the wind"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who lived in a perpetual state of nervous alarm. We learn that he came of a good family in Svatthi, and was led...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 93. Vissasabhojana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 93. VISSSABHOJANA-JTAKA. "Trust not the trusted"." This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about taking things on trust. Tradition tells us that in those days the Brethren, for the most part, used to rest content if...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 76. Asamkiya Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 76. ASAKIYA-JTAKA. "The village breeds no fear in me"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay-brother who lived at Svatthi. Tradition says that this man, who had entered the Paths and was an earnest believer...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 11. Lakkhaa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 11. LAKKHAA-JTAKA. "The upright man"."--This story was told by the Master in the Bamboo-grove near Rjagaha about Devadatta. The story of Devadatta 1 will be related, up to the date of the Abhimra-employment, in the Khaahla-jtaka 2; up...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 112. Amaradevi Panha : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 112. AMARDEV-PAHA. "Cakes and gruel"."--This question too will be found in the same Jtaka. This is the end of the Question of Queen Amar 2. FOOTNOTES 254:2 Amar was the wife of King Mahosadha; of. "Milindapaho", page 205. The Bodhisatt...
Preface : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. vii PREFACE. IT was an almost isolated incident in Greek literary history 1, when Pythagoras claimed to remember his previous lives. Heracleides Ponticus relates that he professed to have been once born as thalides, the son of Hermes...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 31. Kulavaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 31. KULVAKA-JTAKA. "Let all the forest's nestlings"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a brother who drank water without straining it 1. Tradition says that two young Brothers who were friends went...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 134. Jhanasodhana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], No. 134. [473] JHNASODHANA-JTAKA. "With conscious"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the interpretation by Sriputta, Captain of the Faith, at the gate of Sakassa town, of a problem tersely propounded by...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 100. Asatarupa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 242 NO. 100. ASTARPA-JTAKA. "In guise of joy"."--This story was told by the Master while at Kuadhnavana near the city of Kuiya about Suppavs, a lay-sister, who was daughter to King Koliya. For at that time, she, who had carried a child...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 103. Veri Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 103. VERI-JTAKA. "If wise, thou 'lt loiter not"."--This story was told by the Master at Jetavana about Antha-piika. For we hear that Antha-piika was returning from the village of which he was headman, when he saw robbers on the road...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 59. Bherivada Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 146 NO. 59. BHERIVDA-JTAKA. "Go not too far"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain self-willed Brother. Asked by the Master whether the report was true that he was self-willed, the Brother said it w...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 139. Ubhatobhaha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 139. UBHATOBHAHA-JTAKA. "His blinding and her beating"."--This story the Master told while at the Bamboo Grove, about Devadatta. We hear that the Brethren, meeting together in the Hall of Truth, spoke one with another, saying that even...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 3. Serivaija Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 12 NO. 3. SERIVIJA-JTAKA. "If in this faith"." This lesson too was taught by the Blessed One while at Svatthi, also about a Brother who gave up persevering. For, when the man was brought by the Brethren exactly as in the foregoing case...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 89. Kuhaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 89. KUHAKA-JTAKA. "How plausible"." This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about a knave. The details of his knavery will be related in the Uddla-jtaka 1. "Once on a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, there...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 96. Telapatta Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 96. TELAPATTA-JTAKA. "As one with care"."--This story was told by the Master while dwelling in a forest near the town of Desaka in the Sumbha country, concerning the Janapada-Kalyi Sutta 2. For on that occasion the Blessed One said...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 41. Losaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 41. LOSAKA-JTAKA. "The headstrong man"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the Elder Losaka Tissa. 'Who,' you ask, 'was this Elder Losaka Tissa?' Well; his father was a fisherman in Kosala, and he was the bane...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 126. Asilakkhaa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 126. ASILAKKHAA-JTAKA. "Our diverse fates"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a brahmin retained by the King of Kosala because of his power of telling whether swords were lucky or not. We are told that when...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 110. Sabbasamharaka Panha : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 110. SABBASAHRAKA-PAHA. "There is no All-embracing"."--This All-embracing Question will be set out at length in the Ummagga-jtaka 1. This is the end of the All-embracing Question. FOOTNOTES 254:1 Not yet edited; it occurs at the end...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 147. Puppharatta Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 147. PUPPHARATTA-JTAKA. "I count it not as pain"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who was passion-tost. Being questioned by the Master, he admitted his frailty, explaining that he longed...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 30. Muika Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 30. MUIKA-JTAKA. "Then envy not poor Muika"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about being seduced by a plump young woman, as will be related in the Thirteenth Book in the Culla-Nrada-Kassapa-jtaka 1. Then the Master...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 88. Sarambha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 88. SRAMBHA-JTAKA. "Speak kindly"."--This story was told by the Master while at Svatthi, about the precept touching abusive language. The introductory story and the story of the past are the same as in the Nandivisla-jtaka above 1. But...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 75. Maccha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 183 NO. 75. MACCHA-JTAKA. "Pajjunna, thunder!"--This story the Master told while at Jetavana, about the rain he caused to fall. For in those days, so it is said, there fell no rain in Kosala; the crops withered; and everywhere the ponds...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 44. Makasa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 116 NO. 44. MAKASA-JTAKA. "Sense-lacking friends"."--This story was told by the Master whilst on an alms-pilgrimage in Magadha, about some stupid villagers in a certain hamlet. Tradition says that, after travelling from Svatthi...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 111. Gadrabha Panha : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 111. GADRABHA-PAHA. "Thou think'st thyself a swan"."--This Question as to the Ass will also be set out at length in the Ummagga-jtaka. This is the end of the Question as to the Ass.
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 10. Sukhavihari Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 10. SUKHAVIHRI-JTAKA. [140] "The man who guards not"."--This story was told by the Master while in the Anpiya Mango-grove near the town of Anpiya, about the Elder Bhaddiya (the Happy), who joined the Brotherhood in the company...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 39. Nanda Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 39. NANDA-JTAKA. "Methinks the gold"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a co-resident pupil of Sriputta. Tradition says that this Brother was meek and docile, and was zealous in ministering to the Elder. Now...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 149. Ekapaa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 149. EKAPAA-JTAKA. "If poison lurk"."--This story was told about the Licchavi Prince Wicked of Vesl by the Master when he was living in the gabled house in the great forest near Vesl. In those days Vesl enjoyed marvellous prosperity...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 25. Tittha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 25. TITTHA-JTAKA. "Change thou the spot"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about an ex-goldsmith, who had become a Brother and was co-resident with the Captain of the Faith (Sriputta). Now, it is only a Buddha who...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 47. Varui Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 120 NO. 47. VRUI-JTAKA. "'Tis knowledge"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about one who spoiled spirits.. Tradition says that Antha-piika had a friend who kept a tavern. This friend got ready a supply of strong...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 62. Aabhuta Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 151 NO. 62. AABHTA-JTAKA. "Blindfold, a-luting"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another passion-tost person. Said the Master, "Is the report true that you are passion-tost, Brother? Quite true," w...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 35. Vaaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 35. VAAKA-JTAKA. "With, wings that fly not"."--This story was told by the Master, whilst on an alms-pilgrimage through Magadha, about the going-out of a jungle fire. Once the Master, whilst on an alms-pilgrimage through Magadha, went...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 102. Paika Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 244 NO. 102. PAIKA-JTAKA. "He that should prove"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay-brother who was a greengrocer in Svatthi and made a living by the sale of various roots and vegetables, and pumpkins...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 2. Vaupatha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 2. VAUPATHA-JTAKA. "Untiring, deep they dug"."--This discourse was delivered by the Blessed One whilst he was dwelling at Svatthi. About whom, you ask? About a Brother who gave up persevering. Tradition says that, whilst the Buddha w...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 127. Kalauka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 127. KALAUKA-JTAKA. "You vaunt"."--This story was told by the Master once at Jetavana, about a boastful Brother. (The introductory story and the story of the past in this case are like those of Kahaka related above 1.) "Kalauka w...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 43. Veuka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 43. VEUKA-JTAKA. "The headstrong man"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain headstrong Brother. For the Blessed One asked him whether the report was true that he was headstrong, and the Brother admitted...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 15. Kharadiya Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 15. KHARDIYA-JTAKA. "For when a deer"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about an unruly Brother. Tradition says that this Brother was unruly and would not heed admonition. Accordingly, the Master asked him, saying...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 49. Nakkhatta Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 49. NAKKHATTA-JTAKA. [257] "The fool may watch"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about a certain Naked-ascetic. Tradition says that a gentleman of the country near Svatthi asked in marriage for his son a young...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 24. Ajanna Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 24. JAA-JTAKA. "No matter when or where"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about another Brother who gave up persevering. But, in this case, he addressed that Brother and said, "Brethren, in bygone days the wise...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 124. Amba Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 124. AMBA-JTAKA. "Toil on, my brother"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a good brahmin belonging to a noble Svatthi family who gave his heart to the Truth, and, joining the Brotherhood, became constant...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 78. Illisa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 195 NO. 78. ILLSA-JTAKA. "Both squint"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a miserly Lord High Treasurer. Hard by the city of Rjagaha, as we are told, was a town named Jagghery, and here dwelt a certain Lord...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 17. Maluta Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 17. MLUTA-JTAKA. "In light or dark"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about two Brethren who had joined the Brotherhood in their old age. Tradition says [165] that they were living in a forest-dwelling in the Kosal...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 16. Tipallattha Miga Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 16. TIPALLATTHA-MIGA-JTAKA. "In all three postures"."--This story was told by the Master while dwelling do the Badarika Monastery in Kosamb, about the Elder Rhula whose heart was set on observing the rules of the Brotherhood. Once when...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 27. Abhiha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 27. ABHIHA-JTAKA. "No morsel can he eat"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay-disciple and an aged Elder. [189] Tradition says that there were in Svatthi two friends, of whom one joined the Brotherhood but...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 142. Sigala Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 304 NO. 142. SIGLA-JTAKA. "Thy tightening grip"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta's going about to kill him. For, hearing the Brethren talking together as to this in the Hall of Truth...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 55. Pancavudha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 137 NO. 55. PACVUDHA-JTAKA. "When no Attachment"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who had given up all earnest effort. Said the Master to him, "Is the report true, Brother, that you are...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 82. Mittavinda Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 209 NO. 82. MITTAVINDA-JTAKA. "No more to dwell."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a self-willed Brother. The incidents of this Birth, which took place in the days of the Buddha Kassapa, will be related...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 101. Parosata Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 101. PAROSATA-JTAKA. Far better than a hundred fools, though they Think hard a hundred years unceasingly, Is one who, hearing, straightway understands. [411] This story is in all respects analogous to the Parosahassa-Jtaka (No. 99)...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 8. Gamani Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 8. GMANI-JTAKA. "Their heart's desire"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about a Brother who gave up persevering. In this Jtaka both the Introductory Story and the Story of the Past will be given in the Eleventh...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 58. Tayodhamma Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 144 NO. 58. TAYODHAMMA-JTAKA. "Whoso, like you"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove also upon the subject of going about to kill. "Once on a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, Devadatta came to life...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 109. Kuakapuva Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 109. KUAKAPVA-JTAKA. "As fares his worshipper"."--This story was told by the Master when at Svatthi, about a very poor man. Now at Svatthi the Brotherhood with the Buddha at their head used to be entertained now by a single family, now...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 23. Bhojajaniya Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 23. BHOJJNYA-JTAKA. "Though prostrate now"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about a Brother who gave up persevering. For it was then that the Master addressed that Brother and said, "Brethren, in bygone days...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 97. Namasiddhi Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 97. NMASIDDHI-JTAKA. "Seeing Quick dead"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who thought luck went by names. For we hear that a young man of good family, named 'Base,' had given his heart to the Faith...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 141. Godha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 141. GODHA-JTAKA. [487] "Bad company"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about a traitorous Brother. The introductory incident is the same as that told in the Mahil-mukha jtaka 1. "Once on a time when...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 68. Saketa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 68. SKETA-JTAKA. "The man thy mind rests on"."--This story was told by the Master, while at Ajanavana, about a certain brahmin. Tradition says that when the Blessed One with his disciples was entering the city of Sketa, an old brahm...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 53. Puapati Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 134 NO. 53. PUAPTI-JTAKA. "What? Leave untasted"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about some drugged liquor. Once on a time the tipplers of Svatthi met to take counsel, saying, "We've not got the price of a drink...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 72. Silavanaga Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 72. SLAVANGA-JTAKA. "Ingratitude lacks more"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove about Devadatta. The Brethren sat in the Hall of Truth, saying, "Sirs, Devadatta is an ingrate and does not recognise...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 80. Bhimasena Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 80. BHMASENA-JTAKA. "You vaunted your prowess."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain braggart among the Brethren. Tradition says that he used to gather round him Brethren of all ages, and go...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 81. Surapana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 81. SURPNA-JTAKA. [360] "We drank"."--This story was cold by the Master about the Elder Sgata, while he was dwelling in the Ghosita-park near Kosamb. For, after spending the rainy season at Svatthi, the Master had come...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 26. Mahilamukha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 67 NO. 26. MAHILMUKHA-JTAKA. "Through hearing first"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta, who, having secured the adherence of Prince Ajta-sattu, had attained both gain and honour. Prince...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 52. Cua Janaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 52. CA-JANAKA-JTAKA. "Toil on, my brother"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another backsliding Brother. All the incidents that are to be related here, will be given in the Mah-janaka-Jtaka 1. The king...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 115. Anusasika Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 115. ANUSSIKA-JTAKA. "The greed-denouncing bird"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Sister who gave a warning to others. For we are told that she came of a good Svatthi family, but that from the day of her...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 94. Lomahamsa Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 229 NO. 94. LOMAHASA-JTAKA. "Now scorched"."--This story the Master told while at Pikrma near Vesli, about Sunakkhatta. For at that time Sunakkhatta, having become an adherent of the Master, was travelling about the country as a Brother...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 20. Naapana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 20. NAAPNA-JTAKA. [170] "I found the footprints"." This story was told by the Master whilst journeying on an alms-pilgrimage through Kosala, when he had come to the village of Naaka-pna (Cane-drink) and was dwelling at Ketaka-vana near...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 51. Mahasilava Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 51. MAHSLAVA-JTAKA. "Toil on, my brother"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who had given up all earnest effort. Being asked by the Master whether the report was true that he was a backslider...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 77. Mahasupina Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 187 NO. 77. MAHSUPINA-JTAKA. "Bulls first, and trees"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about sixteen wonderful dreams. For in the last watch of one night (so tradition says) the King of Kosala, who had been asleep...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 86. Silavimamsana Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 86. SLAVMASANA-JTAKA. "Naught can compare"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a brahmin who put to the test his reputation for goodness. This Brother, who was maintained by he King of Kosala, had sought...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 14. Vatamiga Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 44 NO. 14. VTAMIGA-JTAKA. "There's nothing worse"." This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the Elder Tissa, called Direct-alms the Less. Tradition says that, while the Master was dwelling at the Bamboo-grove near...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 117. Tittira Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 260 NO. 117. TITTIRA-JTAKA. "As died the partridge"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about Koklika, whose story will be found in the Thirteenth Book in the Takkriya Jtaka 1. Said the Master, "As now, Brethren, so...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 32. Nacca Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 32. NACCA-JTAKA. "A pleasing note"." This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother with many belongings. The incident is just the same as in the Devadhamma-jtaka "supra" 1. "Is this report true, Brother," said...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 5. Taulanali Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 21 NO. 5. TAULANLI-JTAKA. "Dost ask how much a peck of rice is worth?"--This was told by the Master, whilst at Jetavana, about the Elder Udyi, called the Dullard. At that time the reverend Dabba, the Mallian, was manciple...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 65. Anabhirati Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 65. ANABHIRATI-JTAKA. "Like highways"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about just such another lay-brother as the last. This man, when on enquiry he assured himself of his wife's misconduct, came to words with her...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 92. Mahasara Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 92. [381] MAHSRA-JTAKA. "For war men crave"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the venerable nanda. Once the wives of the King of Kosala thought among themselves, as follows, "Very rare is the coming...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 57. Vanarinda Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 142 NO. 57. VNARINDA-JTAKA. "Whoso, O monkey-king"."--This story was told by the Master, while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta's going about to kill him. Being informed of Devadatta's murderous intent, the Master said, "This is not...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 135. Candabha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 292 NO. 135. [474] CANDBHA-JTAKA. "Who sagely meditates"."--This story too was told by the Master while at Jetavana about the interpretation of a problem by the Elder Sriputta at the gate of Sakassa. "Once on a time when Brahmadatta w...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 138. Godha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 297 NO. 138. GODHA-JTAKA. "With matted hair"."--This story was told by the boaster while at Jetavana, about a hypocrite. The incidents were like those above related 1. "Once on a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 150. Sanjiva Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 150. SAJVA-JTAKA. "Befriend a villain"."--This story was told by the Master when at the Bamboo-grove, about King Ajtasattu's adherence to false teachers 1. For he believed in that rancorous foe of the Buddhas, the base and wicked...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 74. Rukkhadhamma Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 74. RUKKHADHAMMA-JTAKA. "United, forest-like"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a quarrel concerning water which had brought woe upon his kinsfolk. Knowing of this, he passed through the air, sat cross-legged...
Untitled : * The Jataka is a massive collection of Buddhist folklore about previous incarnations of the Buddha, both in human and animal form. Originally written in Pali, and dating to at least 380 BCE, the Jataka includes many stories which have traveled afar. Many of these can be traced cross-culturally...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 61. Asatamanta Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 61. ASTAMANTA-JTAKA. [285] "In lust unbridled."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a passion-tost Brother. The Introductory Story will be related in the Ummadanti-jtaka 1. But to this Brother the Master said...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 137. Babbu Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 137. BABBU-JTAKA. "Give food to one cat"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the precept respecting K's mother. She was a lay-sister at Svatthi known only as K's mother, who had entered the Paths of Salvati...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 107. Salittaka Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 107. SLITTAKA-JTAKA. [418] "Prize skill"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who threw and hit a swan. We are told that this Brother, who came of a good family in Svatthi, had acquired great skill...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 116. Dubbaca Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 259 NO. 116. DUBBACA-JTAKA. "Too much"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about an unruly Brother whose-own story will be given in the Ninth Book in the Gijjha-jtaka 1. The Master rebuked him in these words:--"As now...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 56. Kancanakkhandha Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 140 NO. 56. KACANAKKHANDHA-JTAKA. [276] "When gladness"."--This story was told by the Master while at Svatthi, about a certain Brother. Tradition says that through hearing the Master preach a young gentleman of Svatthi gave his heart...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 90. Akatannu Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 220 NO. 90. AKATAU-JTAKA. "The man ungrateful"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about Antha-piika. On the borders, so the tale goes, there lived a merchant, who was a correspondent and a friend of Antha-piika's...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 113. Sigala Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 255 NO. 113. SIGLA-JTAKA. "The drunken jackal"."--This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta. The Brethren had assembled [425] in the Hall of Truth and were telling how Devadatta had gone to Gayssa with...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 121. Kusanai Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 121. [441] KUSANI-JTAKA. "Let great and small"."--This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about Antha-piika's true friend. For his acquaintances and friends and relations came to him and tried hard to stop his intimacy with...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 6. Devadhamma Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 6. DEVADHAMMA-JTAKA. "Those only 'godlike' call"."--This story was told by the Blessed One while at Jetavana, about a wealthy Brother. Tradition tells us that, on the death of his wife, a squire of Svatthi joined the Brotherhood. When...
Title Page : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], THE JTAKA OR STORIES OF THE BUDDHA'S FORMER BIRTHS. TRANSLATED FROM THE PLI BY VARIOUS HANDS UNDER THE EDITORSHIP OF PROFESSOR E. B. COWELL. VOL. I. TRANSLATED BY ROBERT CHALMERS, B.A., OF ORIEL COLLEGE, OXFORD. [1895] Scanned, proofed...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 129. Aggika Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], p. 283 NO. 129. AGGIKA-JTAKA. "'Twas greed"."..his story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another hypocrite. "Once on a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta was King of the Rats and dwelt...
Book I. Ekanipata. No. 37. Tittira Jataka : * "The Jataka, Volume I", tr. by Robert Chalmers, [1895], NO. 37. TITTIRA-JTAKA. "For they who honour age"."--This story was told by the Master whilst on his way to Svatthi, about the way in which the Elder Sriputta was kept out of a night's lodging. For, when Antha-piika had built his monastery...
