2. Write a short note on the principles and
spread of dhamma.
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Explanation:
Dhamma is a set of edicts that formed a policy of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, who succeeded to the Mauryan throne in modern-day India around 269 C.E. He is considered as one of the greatest kings of ancient India for his policies of public welfare. His policy of Dhamma has been debated by intellectuals.
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Ashoka in his various edicts has explained some of the basic principles of his dhamma.
Obedience to one's mother and father, elders, teachers and other respectable people
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Proper treatment of ascetics, relatives, slaves, servants and dependants, the poor and miserable, friends, acquaintances and companions APP
Abstinence from killing or injuring of all living beings
Spending and accumulating little wealth Truthfulness, morality and purity of heart
SPREAD OF DHAMMA
• Ashoka engraved the principles of dhamma on rock and pillar edicts. There are fourteen rock edicts and seven pillar edicts.
In doing so, Ashoka was trying to establish direct communication with his subjects. These inscriptions were written in the Prakrit language, which was the local language of the people.
He appointed special officers called dhamma mahamatta. These officers went from one place to another to teach people about the policies of dhamma. These officers were also instructed by the king to read the edicts to those people who were unable to read.
He even sent messengers to other countries like Sri Lanka, Syria, Greece and Egypt to spread dhamma.