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53. The Bodhisatta – As A Lion

Once upon a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta was a lion and lived at Gold Den in Himalayas. Slaying a large buffalo, he ate the prime of the carcass, after which he went down to a pool, and drunk crystal water and afterwards was going to his den.

Now a hungry jackal, suddenly meeting the lion, and being unable to make his escape, threw himself at the lion’s feet. Being asked what he wanted, the jackal replied, “Lord, let me be your servant.” “Very well,” said the lion; “serve me and you shall feed on prime meat.” So saying, he went with the jackal following to Gold Den. Then onwards the lion’s leavings fell to the jackal, and he grew fat.