Indian Fairy Tales · Character

Brahmadatta

A king in Buddhist fables.

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Brahmadatta shows up with force in The Lion and the Crane. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Reigning in Benares at the time of the story.

Brahmadatta first appears in 0003 the lion and the crane.

In The Lion and the Crane: Reigning in Benares at the time of the story.

Later, in The Talkative Tortoise: The talkative king of Benares who learns to speak less after the Bodhisatta's lesson.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the sons, believing their father now possesses hidden wealth,…

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The Lion and the Crane
Reigning in Benares at the time of the story.
The Talkative Tortoise
The talkative king of Benares who learns to speak less after the Bodhisatta's lesson.
A Lesson for Kings
The righteous king of Benares, a future Buddha, who seeks faultfinders to improve his rule and ultimately demonstrates superior virtue.
The Demon with the Matted Hair
King of Benares and father of the Bodhisatta.
A Lesson for Kings
King Brahmadatta is the recipient of the lesson, representing rulers who need guidance on justice.

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