Vol. No : 10031

Contents
Jataka Tales – Nandivishala 
Jataka Tales – Jackal Stories 
Jataka Tales – Bird Stories 

Description
All living creatures die to be born again – so the Hindus believe Siddhartha, who became the Buddha, was no exception. It is believed that several lifetimes as a Bodhisattva go into the making of the Buddha, the Englightened one. 

The Bodhisattva has come in many forms – man, monkey, deer, elephant and lion. Whatever his mortal body, he has spread the message of justice and wisdom, tempered with compassion. This wisdom of right thinking and right living is preserved in the Jataka Tales. 

We cannot assign a definite date of the Jataka stories. Taking into account archaeological and literary evidence, it appears that they were compiled in the period from the third century B.C. to the fifth century A.D. They give us invaluable information about ancient civilization, culture and philosophy. 

These stories never fail to point out the ultimate triumph of good over evil.