Reading Notes: Jatakas by Rouse Part B

Birds of a Feather - This one had several morals - birds of a feather flock together, don't use trickery to cheat others out of a fair price

Spend a Pound to Win a Penny - The title of this story had nothing to do with the contents of the jataka itself, and it had more to do with the message.

The Cunning Crane and the Crab - This one was definitely a repeat.

Union is Strength - The trapper acted as though discord was inevitable. I wish that that was different.

Silence is Golden - Aw, the poor guy. He had no role in his birth, and he didn't even do anything and the rest of them wanted him to be quiet.

The Quail and the Falcon - It's ironic that the falcon, another bird, should've remembered that one bird in hand is better than two in the bush.

The Jackal Would A-Wooing Go - Wow, what a horrible person the lioness is. No poetic justice to be found in this story

The Lion and the Boar - Don't have much of an opinion on this one.

The Goblin City - This reminds me of rakshasas.

Lacknose - Honesty/straightforwardness is the best policy.

The King's Lesson - I was expecting the kings to challenge each other to a duel for honor.

"The Giant Crab, and Other Tales from Old India" [link]

Bibliography - The Giant Crab, and Other Tales from Old India. W. H. D. Rouse. Source.