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.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
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"Formerly, in the kitchens of King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods, many hundreds of thousands of animals were killed daily for curry. But now, with the writing of this Dhamma edict, only three animal…"
Controversial"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."
Strange & Unusual"The beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, desires that all religions should reside everywhere, for all of them desire self-control and purity of heart."
Strange & Unusual"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."
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