Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.403

v2.c31.403

Maṇicora Jātaka (No. 194).—The Bodhisatta was once a householder in a village near Benares and he had a most beautiful wife, named Sujātā. One day, at her request, they prepared some sweetmeats, and, placing them in a cart, started for Benares to see her parents. On the way Sujātā was seen by the king of Benares, and, wishing to possess her, he ordered the jewel of his diadem to be introduced into the Bodhisatta’s cart. The cry of “thief” was then set up, and the Bodhisatta arrested and taken off to be executed. But Sakka’s throne was heated by Sujātā’s lamentations, and, descending to earth, Sakka made the king and the Bodhisatta change places. The king was beheaded, and Sakka, revealing himself, set the Bodhisatta on the throne.