Jataka Tales-The Giant And The Dwarf

The Jataka, which translates to "Birth Story" and "related to a birth," is a vast corpus of writing that originated in the Indian subcontinent and mostly discusses Gautama Buddha's prior incarnations in both human and animal form. A compelling story for adults on the path to and burden of self-empowerment is The Giant and the Dwarf.

The book refuses to follow a predetermined course typical of any one genre, instead straddling the border between a charming children's story and a very personal spiritual mentorship. The significance of the link between the dwarf and the giant reveals stages of growth and broadens consciousness. We are all on this journey toward self-growth, which necessitates a bond with both innocence and a hopeful outlook in addition to suffering and weakness.