Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and grandsons and great-grandsons may follow it and live according to it.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
Pillar Edict VII (most concise theme with opening)
c. 243 BCE
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"This progress among the people through Dhamma has been done by two means, by Dhamma regulations and by persuasion."
Strange & Unusual"Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and grandsons, and as long as the sun and moon endure, may follow it. For by following it, happi…"
Controversial"No living beings are to be slaughtered or offered in sacrifice. Nor are gatherings to be held where many animals are killed. For King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods, sees much evil in such gathering…"
Controversial"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."
Strange & Unusual"Therefore, it is my wish that there should be uniformity in judicial procedure and punishment. For many people are imprisoned, tortured, and killed unjustly. This is not good."
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