The Elephant and the Fly
"The Elephant and the Fly" is a Jataka tale about a boastful fly who brags to an elephant about its freedom. The elephant wisely points out that th...
The Snake and the Ants Jataka Tale
The story of Nagaraj and the Ants tells of a mighty snake who displaces a colony of ants from their anthill. When Nagaraj becomes trapped and vulne...
The Fox and the Meat
A hungry fox finds a piece of meat but gets distracted by hens. Despite a jackal's warning, the fox pursues the hens, only to be attacked by a dog....
The Fox in the Well
"The Fox in the Well" tells the story of a cunning fox who tricks a greedy wolf into taking his place in a well. The fox invents a tale of drought ...
The True Meaning of Happiness
"The True Meaning of Happiness" tells the story of a Bodhisatta, an aged sadhu, and a king, exploring the nature of true contentment. When the sadh...
The Snakes and the Eels
"The Snakes and the Eels" is more than just a cautionary tale; it's a mirror held up to human nature and the complexities of decision-making. In th...
The Crow Who Knew Everything
This story is also called "The Crow and the Lake" and it tells the story of a city crow who, observing a marsh crow fishing, believes he can easily...
The King and the Falcon
A king's favorite falcon repeatedly knocks away his drinking cup during a hunt. Angered, the king kills the bird, only to discover it was saving hi...