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Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 1 (Ten Boons), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
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Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 1 (Ten Boons), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 1 (Ten Boons), c1850-1870. Before her rebirth on earth as Vessantara's mother, Queen Phusati resided in heaven as the primary queen of Indra, king of the gods. When it became time for Phusati to be reborn on earth, she appeared before Indra, and he granted her ten wishes for her future life. These included marriage to a king and having a generous son. In Thai paintings, Indra's heaven is often depicted as a walled compound with great riches, alluded to here by trees bearing abundant fruit
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This 19th century painting depicts a scene from the Vessantara Jataka, specifically Chapter 1, known as the 'Ten Boons.' In this story, Queen Phusati, before her rebirth on earth as Vessantara's mother, resided in Indra's heaven as his primary queen. As it was time for her to be reborn, she appeared before Indra and was granted ten wishes for her future life. The painting portrays Indra's heaven as a walled compound adorned with lush greenery, alluding to the abundant riches of the celestial realm. The two figures in the painting are Queen Phusati and Indra, with Phusati kneeling before the king of the gods. She holds out her hands in a gesture of respect and gratitude as Indra grants her wishes. The painting is rich in detail, with intricate gilding and gold pigment used to bring the heavenly scene to life. The night sky is depicted with a deep blue background, dotted with stars, while the trees in the compound bear an abundance of fruit. The use of vibrant green color for the foliage and the gilded decorations adds to the overall opulence of the painting. The Vessantara Jataka is an important text in Theravada Buddhism, and this painting serves as a beautiful representation of the story's magical and spiritual elements. The painting's intricate details and use of color and gold make it a valuable piece of heritage art from Southeast Asia.
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