C-09 — Jataka

The word 'Jataka' means —

In Buddhist literature, what is termed as 'jataka'?

The being who tries to gain wisdom or supreme enlightenment is called —

How many perfections (parami) did the Bodhisattva practise in the state of Bodhisattva?

Which parami means 'charity'?

'Sila' among the ten perfections means —

Which parami means 'renunciation'?

'Panna' as a parami means —

'Viriya' means —

'Khanti' among the ten perfections means —

Which parami means 'truthfulness'?

'Adhitthana' means —

'Metta' as a parami means —

'Upekkha' means —

After gaining full wisdom in his last birth, the Bodhisattva became famous as —

Because of the result of his previous actions, the Bodhisattva was born in many forms: Which of the following is correct?

The tales in the Jataka are mainly enriched with —

For its value in knowing the past, the Jataka is called the unparallel source of —

How many Jatakas are studied in this chapter?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four Jatakas studied in this chapter?

In the Shuka Jataka, who was the king of Varanasi?

In which province was the Bodhisattva born as a Shuka bird?

As the Shuka bird, the Bodhisattva was the leader of —

Why did the eyesight of the Shuka and his wife become weak?

What did the son of Shuka bring home for his parents from the island?

The mango juice of the island was as sweet as —

What advice did the Bodhisattva give his son about the island?

Why did the son of Shuka ignore his parents' advice and keep flying to the island?

How did the son of Shuka die?

What ultimately happened to the old parents of the Shuka?

What is the moral (advice) of the Shuka Jataka?

In the Seribanija Jataka, the Bodhisattva was born as a —

What was the name of the Bodhisattva in the disguise of the pedlar?

What was the name of the greedy pedlar?

In which city did the two pedlars go for trade?

What precious object did the poor merchant family possess?

How did the greedy Seriba realize that the plate was made of gold?

After realizing the plate was gold, what did the greedy Seriba first do to cheat the family?

What price did the Bodhisattva honestly tell the old lady for the gold plate?

From his money and goods, how much did the Bodhisattva keep for himself before giving the rest for the plate?

How did the greedy Seriba die at the end of the story?

What is the moral (advice) of the Seribanija Jataka?

In the Janasandha Jataka, in whose womb was the Bodhisattva born?

What was the Bodhisattva named in the Janasandha Jataka?

Where did Janasandha go for higher education?

What did king Brahmadatta do to celebrate his son's return and success?

To which post did Brahmadatta first appoint Janasandha?

How many charity houses did King Janasandha establish?

How many coins did King Janasandha donate every day?

The ten advices given by King Janasandha became renowned as —

According to Janasandha's advice, knowledge should be acquired in —

According to Janasandha's advice, wealth should be earned in —

On which day did King Janasandha take the Uposatha vow to advise the people?

Which of the following are among the 'Dasa rajadhamma' (ten royal duties)? Which of the following is correct?

What is the moral (advice) of the Janasandha Jataka?

In the Shukhavihari Jataka, the Bodhisattva was born in which clan?

Why did the Bodhisattva decide to leave his home?

Where did the Bodhisattva go after leaving home?

How many ascetic disciples did the Bodhisattva have?

The eldest disciple, to whom the Bodhisattva gave charge, was previously a —

What did the newly arrived ascetic repeatedly say while lying on the bed?

Why did the king think the ascetic was neglecting him?

According to the Bodhisattva, why was the ascetic so full of happiness?

What is the moral (advice) of the Shukhavihari Jataka?

In the Sukhabihari Jataka, where did the Bodhisattva go after renouncing household life?

The phrase "Tapasvi: Ah, what happiness!" is used in which sense?

উদ্দীপক: Shimanta Barua is the only child of his parents. His father owned two garment factories. After his father's death, Shimanta inherited the factories. He enjoys giving charity, respects all his employees, and encourages them to live righteously, observe moral precepts, and perform their duties honestly. With which Jataka king's character does Shimanta Barua's character match?

উদ্দীপক: Shimanta Barua, who inherited his father's garment factories, enjoys giving charity, respects all his employees, and encourages them to live righteously, observe moral precepts, and perform their duties honestly. As a result of Shimanta Barua's actions, his employees will— Which is correct?

উদ্দীপক: Saurav Chakma used to serve his parents and supported the family by cutting and selling wood. One day his father said, "Do not go deep into the forest out of greed; no one returns alive from there." Yet, hoping for greater earnings, he entered the deep forest, was bitten by a poisonous snake and died. Whose character from the Jataka is reflected in Saurav Chakma?

In the Janasandha Jataka, why did King Brahmadatta release all the prisoners from jail?

উদ্দীপক: Saurav Chakma ignored his father's warning not to go deep into the forest out of greed, entered the deep forest, was bitten by a snake and died; the neighbours said, "This is what happens when you disobey elders." This comment best reflects the teaching of which Jataka?

উদ্দীপক: The Bodhisattva was reborn as a golden swan and, learning of his previous family's plight, brought a golden feather to the merchant's wife each time, which she sold to support the family. But the greedy wife tried to pluck all the feathers at once, killing the swan, and then lamented. Whose character from the Jataka aligns with this greedy wife?

The greedy wife who plucked all the golden feathers at once and the greedy pedlar Seriba both illustrate which moral of the Jataka?

"If the king is righteous, the people also become righteous" — this teaching is best illustrated by which Jataka?

Which of the following best explains the importance of the 'ten royal virtues' (Dasa rajadhamma)?

"Happiness lies not in enjoyment, but in renunciation" — which character's experience proves this teaching?

What advice did the Bodhisattva Shuka give to his son, and why?