Anta Jātaka
JātakaA Jātaka taught at Veḷuvana in reference to Devadatta and Kokālika, who flattered each other to gain followers, told through the story of a jackal eating a carcass whom a flattering crow hoped to profit from, the two being identified with Devadatta and Kokālika.
Taught at Veḷuvana regarding Devadatta and Kokālika, who were going about singing each other’s praises in order to obtain followers.
The story of the past is of a jackal who was eating the carcase of a bull. A crow, seeing him, flattered him, hoping to get some of the flesh.
The jackal and the crow were Devadatta and Kokālika respectively (J.ii.440-1).
Ja 295
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