Name: Controlling a Giant: The Structure of the Mauryan Empire
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 5 min 1 s
Description: The Mauryan Empire was the largest in the history of India. It was controlled through a complex network of officials and a division of territory.

Question

Write a short note on the principles and spread of dhamma.

Accepted Answer

Ashoka adopted the principles of dhamma to bring massive changes in the society of the Mauryan empire. This decision of Ashoka is influenced by the devastation and sufferings of the Kalinga war. The principles of Ashoka's Dhamma are:

Respect for elders, instructors, and other respected persons includes obedience to one's parents.

Prohibition of killing or harming any living thing beside practising non-violence.

Distributing and acquiring modest money.

Authenticity, morality, and sincerity.

Kind treatment towards slaves and servants and practising harmony and religious tolerance.

In order to spread dhamma Ashoka took the following measures:

He adopted and appointed a Dhamma Mahamatta, a special officer.

The king also gave these officers the order to read the edicts to the populace who were unable to read or understand the edicts

In order to propagate dhamma, he even sent messages to nations like Sri Lanka, Syria, Greece, and Egypt.

Write a short note on the principles and spread of dhamma.

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