Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: For a long time past, it has not happened that Mahamatras named Dhamma-Mahamatras were appointed. I have appointed Dhamma-Mahamatras when I had been consecrated thirteen years.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
Rock Edict V (reiteration with opening)
c. 256 BCE
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"The Beloved of the Gods, King Piyadasi, speaks thus: The conquest by Dhamma is the best conquest."
Controversial"This Dhamma edict was written by me after I had been consecrated twenty-six years. I have caused this Dhamma edict to be inscribed for the following purpose: that it may endure for a long time, and th…"
Controversial"The Beloved of the Gods, King Piyadasi, speaks thus: The people of the unconquered territories beyond the borders might think: 'What does the king desire with regard to us?'"
Controversial"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 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."
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