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The document discusses Aśoka and Buddhism in ancient India. It summarizes that Aśoka was originally known mainly through brief mentions in genealogies, but his edicts were rediscovered in 1837 and provided more information. While Buddhist sources portrayed Aśoka as a devoted Buddhist, the edicts show he was attracted to Buddhism but aimed to establish a policy of dhamma (righteousness) for social responsibility rather than make Buddhism the state religion. Dhamma emphasized dignity and humanism between peop
- Author
- Nandini1008
- Language
- EN