The Jataka - University of Oregon

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157. GUNA-JATAKA 17
A jackal rescues a lion, who out of gratitude makes him a friend.
The lioness is jealous of the she-jackal; then the whole matter is
explained, and maxims given in praise of friendship.
158. SUHANU-JATAKA 21
Two savage horses, that maltreat all other of their kind, strike
up a sudden friendship with each other, thus illustrating the proverb,
•Birds of a feather.'
159. MORA-JATAKA 23
How a peacock kept itself safe by reciting spells; how its mind
was disturbed by hearing the female's note, and it was caught ; how
the king desired to eat it, but the peacock discoursed such good
divinity that he was stayed; and finally the bird was set free again
to return to the mountains.
160. VINILAKA-JATAKA 26
A bird, the offspring of a goose with a crow, is being carried by
his father's two other sons to see him, but is arrogant and compares
them to horses that serve him ; so he is sent back again.
161. INDASAMANAGOTTA-JATAKA 28
How a man kept a fat elephant, which turned against him and
trampled him to death.
162. SANTHAVA-JATAKA 29
How a man had his house burnt by reason of the great offerings
which he made to his sacred fire.
163. SUSiMA-JATAKA 31
How a lad whose hereditary right it was to manage a festival,
journeyed 2000 leagues in a day, learnt the ceremonial, and returned
in time to conduct the ceremony.
164. GIJJHA-JATAKA 34
About a merchant who succoured some vultures, and they in
return stole cloths and other things and brought to him; how one
was caught, and the king learnt the story, and all the goods were
restored.
165. NAKULA-JATAKA 36
How a mungoose and a snake were friends, and distrusted each
other nevertheless ; and how they were made at one.
166. UPASALHA-JATAKA 37
How a certain man was particular in choice of burying-grounds,
and how he was shown that there is no spot free of taint from some
deftd body.