Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: 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
Pillar Edict VI (reiteration with opening)
c. 243 BCE
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