Reading Notes: Jatakas

THE FOOLISH, TIMID RABBIT: Jataka Tales by Ellen C. Babbitt.
Rabbit
The main character freaks out because of a misunderstanding. He jumped to a conclusion before he looked at the facts.

THE TURTLE AND THE KING: Jataka Tales by Ellen C. Babbitt,
The story is about the main character about to die because they do not know what he is and then they throw him into the water where he lives. A little later two geese want to help him go to a better home but he just can't talk. A few minutes in he talks and falls to his death by the feet of the people that wanted him dead.
THE CUNNING CRANE AND THE CRAB: The Giant Crab, and Other Tales from Old India by W. H. D. Rouse.
The crane was tricking innocent fish and nothing was being done and then finally the crab stepped up. He outsmarted the crane and took a different direction. He took his time and did not trust the situation.
The Crocodile and the Monkey's Heart: Eastern Stories and Legends by Marie L. Shedlock.
The crocodile had such a deep desire that he lost sight and understanding because of his one desire. The monkey thought out the process and got out of the bad situation and left the crocodile to go back home.

(Photo was taken by Lapping, Crocodile)

THE CROCODILE IN THE RIVER: Vanarinda Jataka, in The Jataka: Volume 1 translated by Robert Chalmers.
Exactly like the story above.
THE MONKEY WHO GATHERED LOTUSES: Tayodhamma Jataka in The Jataka: Volume 1 translated by Robert Chalmers.
The king was trying to kill his son because he was too strong. The son did the tasks that the king asked and the king, from rage and sadness, died. The son became the king. Karma!
THE SELF-WILLED DEER: The Jataka: Volume 1 translated by Robert Chalmers.
Elders know best and we learn and grow from them. Young people think they know everything, we need to head the teachings of elders.
GOBLIN CITY: The Giant Crab, and Other Tales from Old India by W. H. D. Rouse.
Men were being enchanted by an idea and a happy place that they failed to realize the reality. We should investigate and try to trust our leaders. 

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