what changes did Ashoka bring about as a spiritual leader
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Asoka was a king. His political empire, like all other empires of history, vanished in course of time. His conquest, like that of other kings, became a temporary achievement. But, unlike most kings, he left permanent legacies to influence the future. His contributions to civilisation were of lasting value.
By renouncing violence after the Kalinga War, he became the first great pacifist in world history among the rulers of men. His policy of pacifism remains like a permanent lesson for all times to come. He exposed the futility of conquest by force and advocated the need for the conquest by Law. Two thousand three hundred years after him, the world leaders of twentieth century are trying to work out what Asoka did for peace and human brotherhood in his days.
His attempts at the growth of cosmopolitanism and humanitarianism were the first examples of that kind in history. The different people in different lands could not think in terms of larger humanity though their mutual trust and understanding. The peace missions of Asoka to various other kings were the first experiments in that effort.
By renouncing violence after the Kalinga War, he became the first great pacifist in world history among the rulers of men. His policy of pacifism remains like a permanent lesson for all times to come. He exposed the futility of conquest by force and advocated the need for the conquest by Law. Two thousand three hundred years after him, the world leaders of twentieth century are trying to work out what Asoka did for peace and human brotherhood in his days.
His attempts at the growth of cosmopolitanism and humanitarianism were the first examples of that kind in history. The different people in different lands could not think in terms of larger humanity though their mutual trust and understanding. The peace missions of Asoka to various other kings were the first experiments in that effort.
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