#Mahosathajataka

The Mahosatha Jataka is among the Ten Great Birth Tales of the Buddha. In Thai culture and education, it remains a rich source of ethical insight. The tale follows Bodhisatta Mahosatha, who in a prior life embodied supreme wisdom, benevolence, and prudent leadership—a legacy that continues to shape Thailand’s moral imagination.

The Mahosatha Jataka is the fifth in the Dasajati Jataka, a revered sequence describing the Buddha-to-be’s final lives before enlightenment. The story centers on Mahosatha, the son of a merchant in the kingdom of Mithila. Renowned for early intelligence and problem-solving, he eventually serves King Videha as royal adviser. His fair judgment and virtue help the kingdom avert danger and intrigue.