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175. The Bodhisatta And The Garuda King

Once upon a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta came to life as the son of the king by his queen-consort. And when he was grown up, at his father’s death he became the king. Kakate was his chief queen and as lovely as an Apsara.

Now at this time a certain Garuda king came disguised as a man, and played dice game with the king of Benares. Falling in love with the chief queen Kakati, he carried her off with him to the dwelling place of the Garudas and lived happily with her. The king missing her told his musician named Natakuvera to go in quest of her.