Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 The tragic loss of Columbia shuttle and 7 astronauts including Ms. Kalpana, the Indian parable on Shree and Jyeshtha comes to mind. About JyeshTha and Zrii, mentions are found in Tirukkural (the author is thought to be a jaina) etc., What is the Buddhist (paali?) source (jataka?) for the following? Many thanks, N. Ganesan ------------- Buddhist Parables - tales to illuminate (http://www.Grangebooks.co.uk) 2002, p. 41 Goodness of wealth and Goodness of poverty "Once a beautful and well-dressed woman visited a house. The master of the house asked her who she was; and she replied that she was the goddess of wealth. The master of the house was delighted and so greeted her with open arms. Soon after another woman appeared who was ugly looking and poorly dressed. The master asked who she was and the woman replied that she was the goddess of poverty. The master was frieghtened and tried to drive her out of the house, but the woman refused to depart, saying, 'The goddess of wealth is my sister. There is an agreement between us that we are never to live apart; if you chase me out, she is to go with me.' Sure enough, as soon as the ugly woman went out, the other woman disappeared. Birth goes with death. Fortune goes with misfortune. ...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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