Reading Notes : Jhataka in Detail, Part H
Granny's Blackie
A rich man gave a baby elephant to a woman and she took good care of him and was fond of him. Everyone called her Granny and they called the elephant Granny's Blackie. Blackie would play with the kids in the town but never did anything productive. Blackie went looking for a job and found a man who was willing to pay two pieces of silver for each wagon Blackie pulled across the river. The man put one piece of silver for each wagon and when Blackie figured out he was being tricked, he did not allow the wagons to pass through till he was paid the right amount. When Granny heard the work that Blackie did for her to gain money, Granny was so grateful and they were both very happy.
I felt that this story was something that was super touching as it relates to some of us as college students. In the story plot, it shows that Blackie makes an effort to pay back to what Granny has done for him and likewise, some students work to pay for their tuition or to pay back parents.
STORY : image of the elephant and the keeper
BIBLIOGRAPHY : Granny's Blackie Story
A rich man gave a baby elephant to a woman and she took good care of him and was fond of him. Everyone called her Granny and they called the elephant Granny's Blackie. Blackie would play with the kids in the town but never did anything productive. Blackie went looking for a job and found a man who was willing to pay two pieces of silver for each wagon Blackie pulled across the river. The man put one piece of silver for each wagon and when Blackie figured out he was being tricked, he did not allow the wagons to pass through till he was paid the right amount. When Granny heard the work that Blackie did for her to gain money, Granny was so grateful and they were both very happy.
I felt that this story was something that was super touching as it relates to some of us as college students. In the story plot, it shows that Blackie makes an effort to pay back to what Granny has done for him and likewise, some students work to pay for their tuition or to pay back parents.
STORY : image of the elephant and the keeper
BIBLIOGRAPHY : Granny's Blackie Story
DESCRIPTION : This image shows the relationship between the elephant and the keeper who keeps Blackie nice and well groomed. She takes care of him very well and because of her kindness, all the children love Granny.
Hey Ahsaaaa! Posting comments you know. I never got the chance to read this Jataka, but I love elephants, so I know this one would have been great. How you described it worked well and I like how you interpreted it. Personally I feel like I should pay back my parents for all they have done for me and fully intend on doing that in the future!
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