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The Birds of Sineru: Jataka Tale Rhymes

The Birds of Sineru: Jataka Tale Rhymes

Denhartog, Samuel

Paperback

Series: Jataka Tale Rhymes, Book 31

BuddhismGeneral Poetry

ISBN13: 9798195752248
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 5 2026
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.15 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A quarrel over a simple water strainer becomes the doorway into one of the most vivid Jātaka tales of mercy, merit, and moral courage. When a thirsty monk drinks unstrained water, the Buddha tells of a former birth in which true greatness was measured by the smallest lives. From a humble village in Magadha to the shining realm of the devas, the tale unfolds through acts of service, false accusation, heavenly reward, and a king whose real strength is compassion.

At the heart of the story is Magha, a good young man whose quiet generosity changes an entire village. He clears standing places, builds roads, digs tanks, raises a hall for travelers, and teaches others to live without harm. Yet the tale rises far beyond the village, carrying readers to Mount Sineru, where Sakka's dazzling chariot thunders through the sky and the cries of helpless nestlings force a choice between victory and mercy.

Rich with ancient wonder, moral testing, celestial battle, and unexpected grace, this retelling brings a beloved Buddhist tale to life in flowing rhyme. Readers will meet noble devas, jealous Asuras, wise companions, faithful women, golden cucumbers, and frightened birds whose tiny lives matter more than conquest. It is a story of restraint, kindness, and the kind of goodness that turns a chariot around.

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