Maitrakanyakas story comes from in Sanskrit Tripitaka (Divyvadana). This story tells of Maitrakanyakas oversea journeys to pursue his own personal ambitions, ignoring his mother plea to stay at home. As a result he encountered troubles and managedMoreMaitrakanyakas story comes from in Sanskrit Tripitaka (Divyvadana). This story tells of Maitrakanyakas oversea journeys to pursue his own personal ambitions, ignoring his mother plea to stay at home. As a result he encountered troubles and managed to learn a valuable lesson that being filial is more important than any worldly achievements.