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The most notable feature of these tales is the variety of forms in which the future Buddha—then known as a Bodhisatta (or Bodhisattva), a being destined for Buddhahood—appears. He may be born as a king, an outcast, a god, an elephant, or a bird, always exhibiting a virtue that the tale aims to instill. The overarching theme is the persistent and compassionate effort to perfect the qualities (paramis) that ultimately lead to Enlightenment. 550 jataka stories in english pdf
: The main narrative recounting the Buddha's previous life, often set in Benares during the reign of King Brahmadatta. The Gatha (Verses) The overarching theme is the persistent and compassionate
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