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The role of women has been indispensable in every sphere of life. Men and women have been complimentary to each other. Without women the existence of man is not possible and universe will come to a stand still. The subject deals with the depiction of women in the different strata of the society in the Buddhist Jatakas. The author has analysed and noticed every Jataka tale which reflect that the position of women at every level of the society was good and honorable. The Jatakas are the stories related to the previous lives of Lord Buddha. Each Jataka story is related with special incidents in the Buddha’s life mixed with folklore, social conditions, customs and ideals. The Jatakas have a special significance for the students and researchers. As it intends to discuss the position of women in the Jatakas, Author has dealt with ideals, social customs, rituals and social conditions concerning women during the period of the Jatakas.