Government of India
Cave 2
- Śibi-Kapota
Description :
Story:
This painting is based on one of the most famous Jātaka stories. Most of the painting takes place in the king's palace.
Story:
King Śibi is known for his compassion and benevolence. He is tested by Indra, who appears as a pigeon, pleading to be saved from a falcon. Though Śibi offers to protect the pigeon, he does not turn the falcon away. Instead, he cuts flesh from his thigh for the falcon.
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