The Deadly Feast: Jataka Tales - Wisdom Conquers All

by Yagya Sharma (Story), Anant Pai (Editor)

Even wily parrots risk their lives for the gentle Aushadha Kumar, a shining example of right thinking and right living described in the Buddhist Jataka tales. Scheming rivals, foolish rulers and wicked courtiers leave him undaunted. He can organise king Vaideha's security, a network of spies and a royal wedding with equal flair. so, when a deadly plot is revealed, it is Aushadha who swings into action.

Genres: Comics

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

A king who wants to invite all his rivals to a feast to poison them...another king blinded by desire for a beautiful woman...two advisors pitting their cunning against each other...betrayal and forgiveness...if you are looking for a story that will give you a perspective on the difference between power and loyalty this tale is for you!

[Pranav · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story in this book talks about the wicked plot of Brahmadatta, the king of Banaras to poison the kings who were the friends of King Vaideha of Mithila and how Vaideha's wise minister, Aushada Kumara, who was one of the many Buddhas in an earlier birth saves them. I was surprised to notice that he was so shrewd in finding out the plans of his enemies. He head a parrot which could talk in both the language of the humans and animals and several trusted spies whom he had appointed to find out about the wicked plot of Brahmadatta of Banaras. It was good to see that all his spies damaged the food and saved the kings. It was good to notice that he had given a stern warning to Brahmadatta that King Vaideha would cut his Queen's ears, head and nose if he cut his ears, head and nose. Overall, this was a very good book.

[Avinash K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could be better.

An exciting story retold very blandly. Could be much better. Helps if you read the previous story of how the minister landed in the king's court.

[Paavni Vaish · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a nice book .

[AMOD KUMAR · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hahafregethabmvegetha

Ndjl, huilo naka mooi yuin, ter reya gauyert. Nemartudo gurhe ai afregreata doyuion fuch dhdi tyuin yokomivo take afagreta afagreta

[Ravi Kumar Dandapani]

nice

[prakash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful tale of wisdom and wit!

Beautifully told and pictures are good enough as usual.

I simply love the twist and turns in the storyline. Can be read to 8-9yrs and above.