Suka Jataka, Suka-jātaka: 2 definitions
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Suka Jataka means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe Bodhisatta was once a parrot. When he grew old hits eyes became weak and he was looked after by his son. The son once discovered a special kind of mango on an island, and, having eaten of it himself, brought some home to his parents. The Bodhisatta recognized the mango and warned his son that parrots visiting that island were short lived. But the son took no heed, and one day, while flying back from the island, he fell asleep from weariness and was eaten by a fish.
The story was told in reference to a monk who died of over eating. The parrot is identified with him. J.ii.291-4.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jataka, Shuka.
Ends with: Cullasuka Jataka, Mahasuka Jataka.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 255: Suka-jātaka < [Book III - Tika-Nipāta]