Where can I find the “original text / story” of Prince Sattva who gaves his body to a tiger so that she was able to feed her cubs? Is it in the Jatakas? Thank you.
So, I did a google search for “jataka bodhisatta feeding body to tiger for cubs” which led me to this page: https://ignca.gov.in/online-digital-resources/jataka-stories/025-the-story-of-a-tigeress/
Where I found this note:
Note: Vyaghri Jataka Jatakamala No.1. This story does not occur in the Pali Jataka.
I knew that Ven. Ānandajoti had re-published an old translation and found it here:
(PS: I changed this to Q&A category so you can mark it answered if this is the story you were looking for.)
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Thank you for the links to the wonderful early stories!