The Bhagwan Adinath Animal Humanities Intiative is a collection of oral histories
documenting the work of animal rescue and rehabilitation.
A classic Jain story tells ofKing Megharath, who is visited one day by a terrified pigeon seeking sanctuary in his court. The
poor pigeon is being pursued by a hawk and asks the king for help. But, before King
Megharath can respond, the hawk arrives—it also asks for the king's help. It is an
obligate carnivore and will starve without the pigeon's flesh. Both animals appeal
sincerely to the King for protection. How can he possibly decide?
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