The sound of the war drum has become the sound of Dharma, showing the people displays of heavenly chariots, elephants, balls of fire, and other divine forms.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
Rock Edict IV on transformation after Kalinga
c. 260 BCE
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"The Beloved of the Gods, King Piyadasi, speaks thus: The conquest by Dhamma is the best conquest."
Controversial"No living beings are to be slaughtered or offered in sacrifice. Nor are gatherings to be held where many animals are killed. For King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods, sees much evil in such gathering…"
Controversial"I have had banyan trees planted on the roads to give shade to man and beast; I have planted mango groves, and I have had wells dug and rest-houses built at intervals along the roads."
Strange & Unusual"I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and grandsons and great-grandsons may follow it and live according to it. And this is for the welfare and happiness of all people."
Controversial"I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and grandsons may not think of new conquests, and that if a conquest by arms should become necessary, they should practice forbearance and light pu…"
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