Jataka tales are a collection of Buddhist stories that depict the previous lives of the Buddha, also known as the Jataka stories. These tales originated in ancient India and are now found throughout Southeast Asia and beyond. The stories in the Jataka collection are meant to provide guidance and inspiration for those seeking to live a virtuous life, and they often deal with themes such as kindness, wisdom, honesty, and compassion. They feature a variety of characters, including humans, animals, and supernatural beings, and are set in different times and places. Each tale tells a different story, offering valuable insights into the human condition and the nature of the human experience. Jataka tales continue to be an important part of Buddhist culture and are widely enjoyed by people of all ages. They provide a glimpse into the cultural, social, and religious beliefs of ancient India and remain a beloved part of the Buddhist literary tradition.
The Story of The Two Deer ~ Jatak Tales In English
Thousands of years ago, in a nearby forest of Magadha district, there lived a group of thousand deer whose king had two sons - Lakkhan and Kaal. When Mrigraj started getting old, he declared his two sons as successors and provided five hundred deer each under their protection so that they could enjoy safe food and drink.
In those days the time for harvesting was also near and Magadha residents were building various types of ditches and ditches to keep their swaying fields safe from stray animals. For the safety of the antelopes, the old father instructed his two sons to go to a remote and safe hill with their herds of antelopes.
Kala was a wayward antelope. He immediately left for the hill with his antelopes. He didn't care one bit that people could hunt him in the sunlight. As a result, many of his companions were killed on the way.
Lakhan was an intelligent and enlightened deer. He had the knowledge that Magadhavasis could also hunt them in broad daylight. So he left in the dark of night for the hill specified by his father. With this wisdom of his, all his companions reached the hill safely.
After four months, when the people reaped the harvest, both the deer-brothers returned to their abode with their retinues. When the old father came to know that all the companions of Lakkhan were alive and the reason for the death of many of Kala's companions, he praised Lakkhan's intelligence with open heart.
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