Kusa Jatakaya: A Buddhistic Legend (1871)

By Alagiyavanna Mohottala

Kusa Jatakaya: A Buddhistic Legend is a book written by Mohottala Alagiyavanna and first published in 1871. The book is a retelling of a Buddhist legend known as the Kusa Jataka. The legend tells the story of a prince named Kusa who is born with a special ability to communicate with animals. He becomes a great king and ruler, but his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman who is already married. The story explores themes of love, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. Mohottala's retelling of the legend is written in a simple and straightforward style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. The book also includes illustrations that bring the story to life. Overall, Kusa Jatakaya: A Buddhistic Legend is a timeless tale that offers valuable lessons on ethics and compassion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110402151X
• ISBN13: 9781104021511
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"