Elephants take center stage in Indian culture. They serve as a testament to the interconnected history, culture, and society of India and, by extension, to Hinduism and Buddhism. Its embodiment may be seen in symbolism, as well as in its fundamental presence in history, Puranas, and daily life. Numerous texts have been written exclusively about elephants since they are revered as sacred animals.
Buddha as Vessantara
The queen announced she was expecting the day after having a dream about an elephant entering her womb. That foetus developed into Buddha. According to the Jatakas, Buddha was Vessantara, prince of Sivi, who had a magical elephant that summoned showers of rain wherever it went
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