Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and grandsons and great-grandsons may follow it and live according to it.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
Pillar Edict VII (most concise theme with opening)
c. 243 BCE
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"Everywhere in my dominion the Yuktas, the Rajjukas and the Pradesikas shall set out on tour every five years for this very purpose - to instruct people in Dhamma."
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"Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: For a long time past, it has not happened that Mahamatras named Dhamma-Mahamatras were appointed. I have appointed Dhamma-Mahamatras when I had been …"
Controversial"I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and grandsons and great-grandsons may follow it and live according to it."
Controversial"Everywhere has King Priyadarsi, Beloved of the Gods, made provision for two types of medical treatment: medical treatment for humans and medical treatment for animals."
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