Jātakaṭṭhakathā (Sattamo bhāgo)

Mahānipāta The principal section of this volume, continuing the great collection of long Jātaka narratives. Bhūridattajātakavaṇṇanā (543) Explains the story of Bhūridatta, emphasizing uposatha observance, restraint, patience, nāga imagery, and spiritual discipline. Candakumārajātakavaṇṇanā (544) Presents the story of Prince Canda, highlighting truth, moral courage, royal duty, and the consequences of harmful ritual ideology. Mahānāradakassapajātakavaṇṇanā (545) Focuses on the correction of wrong views, ethical accountability, karmic consequence, and wise spiritual instruction. Vidhurajātakavaṇṇanā (546) Explains the narrative of Vidhura, emphasizing wisdom, eloquence, loyalty, truthfulness, and the power of Dhamma-based counsel. Vessantarajātakavaṇṇanā (547) Presents the celebrated story of Vessantara, centered on the perfection of generosity, renunciation, sacrifice, and the Bodhisatta’s supreme giving.