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The Merchant of Seri - A Jataka Story About the Price of Honesty

5 min · 24. mai 2026
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Two merchants. One bowl. One knew its value and lied. One knew its value and told the truth. This 2500 year old Jataka story knows exactly what each choice costs - and what it earns. New story every day. Follow so you never miss one.

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