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.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
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"I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people. For I consider that the greatest happiness is to lead people to the Dhamma."
Controversial"And whatever efforts I am making are made in order that I may discharge the debt which I owe to all living beings, that I may make them happy in this world, and that they may attain heaven in the next…"
Strange & Unusual"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"For this is my rule: government by the law, administration according to the law, gratification of my subjects under the law, and protection through the law."
Strange & Unusual"Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people."
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