Ashokan Edicts Flashcards
(15 cards)
Major edict-1
Animal sacrifice prohibited, especially during festive seasons
Major edict-2
Medical treatment of humans and animals, digging of wells.
South Indian Empire : Chola, Pandyas, Satyaputras and
Keralaputras and Tamrapani(Srilanka)
Major edict-3
Generosity to Brahmins.
Fixing Tenure of officials for 5 years like Yuktas, Pradeshikas and Rajukas to spread Dhamma
Major edict-4
Dhammaghosha (Dhamma) over Bherighosha (War)
Major edict-5
Dhammamahamatras appointed to spread dharma
Major edict-6
Welfare measure for his people’s conditions.
Major edict-7
Tolerance towards religions among all sects and welfare
Major edict-8
Ashoka’s 1st visit to Bodh Gaya and the Bodhi tree
Major edict-9
Stresses on moral conduct
Major edict-10
Individual’s desire for fame and glory should be disapproved
Major edict-11
Dhamma is the best policy to follow , Right behavior with slaves
Major edict-12
Women’s welfare and tolerance towards other’s dhamma
Major edict-13
Remorse over Kalinga War , Dhamma victory over Greek Kings Antiochus of Syria (Amtiyoko), Ptolemy of Egypt (Turamaye), Magas of Cyrene (Maka), Antigonus of Macedon (Amtikini), Alexander of Epirus (Alikasudaro). Also mentions Pandyas, Cholas, etc
Major edict-14
Purpose of rock edicts.