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6. Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador at Chandragupta’s court.
7. The following are the main principles of Ashoka’s dhamma:
- People should live in peace and harmony.
- Everyone should practise the principle of ahimsa, i.e. non-violence and non-injury to all living beings.
- People should love one another and display respect and tolerance towards other religious faiths.
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.i) He himself set an example before his people by strictly following Ahimsa.
(ii) He appointed some; officers known as Dharam Mahamatras to spread and explain the message of dhamma.
9. Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka. The council is recognized and known to both the Theravada and Mahayana schools, though its importance is central only to the Theravada.
10. Kalinga war was a very significant event in life of Ashoka which shaped and influenced his future conduct. As stated in 13th major rock edict of Ashoka, he was deeply saddened by the huge loss of lives in Kalinga war and gave up bloodshed and violence. Thereafter, Ashoka primarily focused on spreading his message of Dhamma and the concept of Dhammavijaya instead of military victories.