Government of India
Cave 1
- Janaka
Description :
Story:
This painting is found in Cave 1 on the left aisle. It takes place in two locations, the palace and the forest. It also contains the famous scene of the dancing girl.
Story:
King Janaka had informed his Queen Sīvalī that he wanted to renounce the material world in order to become a hermit. She calls for dancers and musicians to keep Janaka busy in the sensual world of pleasures and desires. Janaka leaves the kingdom with his retinue to pay a visit to his spiritual teacher. In the forest, Janaka bows down in front of his teacher. Later at the palace, Janaka watches a woman wearing only a single bangle work quietly while another wearing two bangles makes too much noise. Seeing this, he realises that he must pursue his spiritual goals steadfastly and alone.
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