Extra Credit Reading Notes: Francis and Thomas. Jataka Tales Part F

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Monkey in nest. Source: Flickr
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  • While Brahmadatta reigned in Benares, the Bodhisatta came to life as a young singila bird
  • When he grew into a big bird, he settled in the Himalaya country and built him a nest that was proof against the rain
  • During the rainy season, a monkey came by to sit near Bodhisatta because he was cold
  • The bodhisatta and the monkey had a conversation and did not come to a good end
  • The monkey smashed his shelter and ended things

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