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Cave 17
- Sarvadada
Description :
Story:
This painting is found in Cave 17 and is very similar to the story of Śibi-Kapota except here, the story also points out the heinous nature of meat-eating.
Story:
King Sarvadada cuts out flesh from his thigh to save the life of a pigeon from a bird-hunter. His virtuous act is lauded even by Indra and his wounds miraculously heal.
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