Vessantara-Jataka in Pali and English - MyWebSpace

Translation 526 Vessantara-Jåtaka
[Fausbøll, Jåtaka, vol. VI, p. 526]
"Who'll tell me of Vessantara, the prince all conquering,
Giver of peace in time of fear, the great and mighty king?
Refuge of suitors, as the earth to all that living be,
Who'll tell me of Vessantara, the great and mighty king?
All who seek favours go to him as rivers to the sea:
Who'll tell me of Vessantara, the great and mighty king?
Like to a safe and pleasant lake, with water fresh and cool,
With lilies spread, whose filaments cover the quiet pool:
Who’ll tell me of Vessantara, the great and mighty king?
Like a great fig-tree on the road, which growing there has made
A rest for weary wayfarers who hasten to its shade:
Who'll tell me of Vessantara, the great and mighty king?
Like banyan, sāl, or mango-tree, which on the road has made
A rest for weary wayfarers that hasten to its shade:
Who'll tell me of Vessantara, the great and mighty king?
Who will give ear to my complaint, the forest all around?
Glad I should be, could anyone tell where he may be found!
Who will give ear to my complaint, the forest all around?
Great blessing it would be, if one could tell where he may be found."