Government of India
Cave 17
- Vānara
Description :
Story:
This painting is located on the wall in the left aisle of Cave 17. In the artwork, the forest scene and the depiction of animals are noteworthy.
Story:
A kind and compassionate monkey helps save the life of a man trapped in the forest. However, in return, the man tries to attack the monkey to eat its flesh. The monkey survives the attack and guides the man out of the forest. The man remains remorseful and eventually contracts leprosy. When questioned by a king, the man tells him that his fate is the result of his cruel actions in the past.
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