The beloved of the gods does not consider glory and fame to be of great account unless they are achieved through having my subjects respect Dhamma and practice Dhamma.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
Found in 1 providers: deepseek
Cross Reference
1 source
"The beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, speaks thus: Father and mother should be respected, and so should elders, kindness to living beings should be made strong, and the truth should be spoken."
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."
Controversial"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 consecrated thirteen years. They are employed among…"
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…"
Controversial"The Beloved of the Gods, King Piyadasi, speaks thus: The slaughter, death, and deportation of people is extremely painful to the Beloved of the Gods."
Controversial