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Cave 16
- Maitrībala
Description :
Story:
Found across multiple caves, this painting espouses the value of universal compassion.
Story:
King Maitrībala decides to sacrifice himself to feed a few hungry rākṣasas. His great act of self sacrifice moves the rākṣasas to give up meat eating.
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