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Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11: Jujaka Treats Jali and Kanha Poorly; While Jujaka... c1875-1925. Creator: Unknown
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Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11: Jujaka Treats Jali and Kanha Poorly; While Jujaka... c1875-1925. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11: Jujaka Treats Jali and Kanha Poorly; While Jujaka Sleeps the Children are Cared For, c1875-1925. While returning to his village, Jujaka beats Jali and Kanhi with a stick, but divine beings keep watch over the children. As seen at the top of the painting, each night Jujaka sleeps in a tree to protect himself from wild animals. Divine beings appear in the forms of Vessantara and Maddi and comfort the children until morning
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Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11: Jujaka Treats Jali and Kanha Poorly; While Jujaka Sleeps, the Children are Cared For (c1875-1925) This 19th-century painting depicts a poignant episode from the Vessantara Jataka, a well-known Buddhist story originating from ancient India and popular in Southeast Asia. The scene illustrates the hardships endured by Jali and Kanha, two young siblings, at the hands of their greedy stepfather, Jujaka. As Jujaka returns to his village, he beats Jali and Kanha with a stick, venting his frustration and anger. Despite their suffering, the children are not left unprotected. Divine beings, appearing in the forms of Vessantara and Maddi, watch over them each night. At the top of the painting, Jujaka is shown sleeping in a tree, seeking safety from wild animals. The brothers and sister huddle together in the foreground, wrapped in coarse cloth, their faces etched with worry and fatigue. The painting is a testament to the enduring power of the Vessantara Jataka story, which continues to resonate with audiences across generations and continents. The richly colored textile, with its intricate patterns and delicate brushwork, adds depth and texture to the narrative, transporting us to a time and place far removed from our own. The painting's origins are uncertain, but it is believed to date from the late 19th or early 20th century. The artwork showcases the artistic heritage of Southeast Asia, blending elements of Hinduism and Buddhism in a stunning visual representation of this classic Jataka tale.
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