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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"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"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 appointed Dhamma-Mahamatras when I had been consecrated thirteen years. They are employed among all sects for the establishment of Dhamma, for the promotion of Dhamma, and for the welfare and h…"
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, honors men of all religions with gifts and various forms of recognition."
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