disscuss the battle of KALINGA and why do you think ASHOKA wanted to spread the MESSAGE of DHARMA to his people
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The Kalinga War caused the deaths of more than 100,000 soldiers and many civilians who rose up in defence; over 150,000 were deported.
When Ashoka was walking through the grounds of Kalinga after his conquest, rejoicing in his victory, he was moved by the number of bodies strewn there and the wails of the bereaved.
Mindless rituals and sacrifices were the norm during Ashoka’s period. People did not have respect for other religions. People ill treated servants and slaves. By introducing dhamma; Ashoka wanted to solve these problems.
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The Kalinga War caused the deaths of more than 100,000 soldiers and many civilians who rose up in defence; over 150,000 were deported.
When Ashoka was walking through the grounds of Kalinga after his conquest, rejoicing in his victory, he was moved by the number of bodies strewn there and the wails of the bereaved.
Mindless rituals and sacrifices were the norm during Ashoka’s period. People did not have respect for other religions. People ill treated servants and slaves. By introducing dhamma; Ashoka wanted to solve these problems.