- A man is able to build up his wealth from just one dead mouse. He uses this to gradually build his way up in society, using clever schemes to make the most of what he has.
King Makhadeva's Grey Hairs
- King Makhadeva-righteous ruler who reigned for 84,000 years in Mithilia
- Finds a grey hair on his head and gives up his position to become a hermit
- grey hair reminds him of death and motivates him to reflect and lead a holy life
- Finds the "Four Perfect States", becomes a king in Mithilia again, unites his family, goes to become a hermit again (cycle)
- The monkey's are follow the command of their leader, which proves life-saving
- The ogre is convinced he will eat all of the monkeys, but their leader outsmarts him-using reeds as straws to drink from the lake. It's a win-win, they get to drink and avoid getting eaten
The Discontented Ox
- "Big Red"-Bodhisatta
- "Little Red"-his brother
- Together, they had to do all the work of the family
- Munika-fattened big to be given as dowry for the marriage of the family's daughter
- Little Red gets jealous of the great food Munika is getting fed, but Big Red has to point out that he is only getting that because he will soon be killed
The Oldest of the Animals
- Three friends-partridge, monkey, elephant
- The partridge becomes their leader because he has the most seniority
- doesn't matter the size or stature of the leader, just their wisdom
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