J18 Matakabhatta Jataka -- The Goat that Laughed and Wept v230930
A wild goat which was about to be killed, both laughed and cried. Why did the wild goat act so strangely? MORAL Importance of abstaining from killing READABILITY Beginner REFLECTION Protection of one’s own life In this story, we learned not to hurt or kill other beings, as killing brings about unwholesome causes and effects; this is the Law of Nature. Is the effect of hurting or killing ourselves good or bad? Definitely, the answer is bad.