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Ashoka Rock Edicts Features Inscribed in Edicts
Major Rock Edict I : Prohibits animal slaughter Bans festive gatherings
Major Rock Edict II : Mentions the South Indian kingdoms such as Cholas, Pandya, Satyaputas and Keralaputras.
Deals with social welfare measures
Major Rock Edict III :
Liberty to Brahmanas Every five years Yukatas, Pradesikas along with Rajukas visit all the areas of the kingdom to spread Dhamma.
Major Rock Edict IV :
Preference of Dhammaghosa (Sound of peace) over Berighosa (Sound of wandrums).
Impact of Dhamma on society
Major Rock Edict V : Humane treatment of slaves by their masters Mentions about the appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras.
Major Rock Edict VI : Deals with the welfare measures King’s wish to know about the condition of the people
Major Rock Edict VII : Tolerance towards all religions and sects
Major Rock Edict VIII :
Mentions about Ashoka’s visit to Bodh Gaya and Bodhi tree Maintaining contact with rural people via Dharmayatras.
Major Rock Edict IX : Stresses on the moral conduct of people.
Avoiding expensive ceremonies
Major Rock Edict X : Condemns the desire for fame and glory
Major Rock Edict XI : Elaborate explanation of Dhamma
Major Rock Edict XII : Appeal for developing tolerance towards all religious sects.
Major Rock Edict XIII : Explains about Kalinga war and conquest through dhamma
Major Rock Edict XIV : Deals with the purpose of engraving inscriptions in various parts of the country.
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