The Preah Neang Deví as a benefactress

Inscription K. 485 tells us that Queen Jayarajadeví distributed a large share of her wealth to the poor. And, as in art she is represented in the likeness of the Prájnápáramitá (Ka. 1724), it may be assumed that this queen was a benefactress.

In the Vessantara Játaka, Madrí, Vessantara’s wife, like her husband, gives generous alms; she gives her property, her children and herself to the Jújaka benefactress.