Jataka Tales (1912)
A collection of Birth Stories from one of Buddhism's Sacred Books

The 18 Jataka Tales contain deep truths, and are calculated to impress lessons of great moral beauty especially on young people. The tale of the Merchant of Seri, who gave up all that he had in exchange for a golden dish, embodies much the same idea as the New Testament’s parable of the priceless pearl. The tale of the Measures of Rice illustrates the importance of a true estimate of values. The tale of the Banyan Deer, which offered its life to save a roe and her young, illustrates self-sacrifice of the noblest sort. The tale of the Sandy Road is one of the finest in the collection.