Question

What is the main subject matter of Jataka texts?

Answer 1

The voluminous texts, written in Pali, an Indian dialect, keeping the births of Gautama Buddha.

Explanation:

• The subject matter of Jataka texts is the birth of Buddha in his previous lives.
• It also contains the ethical teachings of Buddha and the moral lessons of life.
• The narrations in Jatakas consider valuable as they help common people in life, their financial situations, and social matters.  
• The stories are written in Jatakas stated from the 5th century.
• There are around 550 stories.