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.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
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"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. And this is for the we…"
Controversial"I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people."
Controversial"My agents, appointed over many people, are also often attached to certain individuals. One person is imprisoned, another is released. One is tortured, another is not. One is killed, another is not. Th…"
Controversial"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."
Controversial"The beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, speaks thus: It is more than two and a half years since I became a lay disciple, but I did not make much progress."
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