Let's discuss
What were the problems that Ashoka wanted to solve
by introducing dhamma?
What were the means adopted by Ashoka to spread
the message of dhamma?
Why do you think slaves and servants were ill-treated?
Do you think the orders of the emperor would have
improved their condition? Give reasons for your
.
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Answers
Explanation:
Ashoka wanted to solve the following problems by introducing dhamma: Inter-religious conflicts between the people of his kingdom. Animal sacrifice practiced in the name of religious rituals. Ill-treatment of slaves and servants.
The means adopted by the Ashoka to spread the message of Dhamma were: He provided officials called as dhamma-mahamatta to extend and explain the message of dhamma. He wrote his message on rocks, caves, gibbers and stone pillars which were constructed in numerous parts of the empire.
The slaves and servants were ill-treated in the society because there is no proper sequence or political rights for the people. The order of the emperor could have improved the condition by ending the slave system or giving an order like that any master who will mistreat their slaves will be punished.
The orders of the emperor could have made the slaves free.