Question

Explain four features of the Jatakas.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The Jatakas are popular tales about the previous births and lives of Buddha, as human and animal forms.
2. They are scattered across various sections of the Pali Canon and has been preserved by all sects of Buddhism.
3. The jataka tales have parallels in sanskrit epic Mahabharata and also in collections like pancha tantra and the puranas.
4. They have also been illustrated in the paintings d of sculptures in ajanta caves and on the gates of Sanchi stupa.