For a long time in the past, for many hundreds of years, there had ever been increased killing of living beings, cruelty to living beings, disrespect to relatives, disrespect to Brahmans and ascetics.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
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"Wherever there are stone pillars or stone slabs, there this Dharma edict is to be engraved so that it may long endure."
Strange & Unusual"I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people."
Controversial"The beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, speaks thus: I have had this Dhamma edict written that it may last long and that my descendants may act in conformity with it."
Strange & Unusual"I have had this inscription of Dharma engraved in order that my sons and great-grandsons may not consider making new conquests, or that if military conquests are made, that they be done with forbearan…"
Strange & Unusual"Twelve years after my consecration, I issued the following edict: 'Everywhere in my dominions, the Yuktas, Rajukas, and Pradesikas shall make tours of inspection every five years for the following pur…"
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