Question

How did king piyadasi make provision

Answer 1

Answer:

His wisdom and believe enabled him do it

Explanation:

[1] The beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, has caused this dhamma edict to be written. Here (in my domain) no living beings are to be slaughtered or offered in sacrifice. Nor should festivals be held, for the beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, sees much to object to in such festivals, although there are some festivals that the beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, does approve of.

Formerly, in the kitchen of the beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, hundreds of thousands of animals were killed every day to make curry. But now with the writing of this dhamma edict only three creatures, two peacocks and a deer are killed, and the deer not always. And in time, not even these three creatures will be killed.

[2] Everywhere within the beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi's domain, and among the people beyond the borders, the Cholas, the Pandyas, the Satiyaputras, the Keralaputras, as far as Tamraparni and where the Greek king Antiochus rules, and among the kings who are neighbors of Antiochus,note everywhere has the beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, made provision for two types of medical treatment: medical treatment for humans and medical treatment for animals. Wherever medical herbs suitable for humans or animals are not available, I have had them imported and grown. Wherever medical roots or fruits are not available I have had them imported and grown. Along roads I have had wells dug and trees planted for the benefit of humans and animals.

[3] The beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, speaks thus: Twelve years after my coronation this has been ordered - Everywhere in my domain the Yuktas, the Rajjukas and the Pradesikas shall go on inspection tours every five years for the purpose of dhamma instruction and also to conduct other business.note Respect for mother and father is good, generosity to friends, acquaintances, relatives, Brahmans and ascetics is good, not killing living beings is good, moderation in spending and moderation in saving is good. The Council shall notify the Yuktas about the observance of these instructions in these very words.