Ashoka's Policy of Dhamma
A socio-ethical code promulgated by Emperor Ashoka to foster social harmony, tolerance, and moral rectitude across the Mauryan Empire.
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1. Core Study Notes
Core Tenets
- Ahimsa (Non-violence)
- Religious Tolerance
- Respect for Elders
- Paternalistic Kingship
Administrative Tools
- Dhamma-mahamattas
- Rock Edicts
- Pillar Edicts
- Public welfare works
- Key Components:
- Social Harmony: Reducing conflict between religious sects.
- Moral Discipline: Promotion of kindness, truthfulness, and purity.
- Administrative Outreach: Dhamma-mahamattas served as bridge between the King and public welfare.
| Source | Description |
|---|
| Major Rock Edict XII | Focuses on religious tolerance. |
| Major Rock Edict XIII | Reflects on the Kalinga War. |
| Pillar Edict VII | Summary of Dhamma policies. |
The Chronological Framework
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Syllabus Core Study Notes (Deep-Dive)
Master the key concepts and dimensions of this topic.
1. Core Study Notes
मुख्य सिद्धांत
- अहिंसा
- धार्मिक सहिष्णुता
- बड़ों का सम्मान
- पितृवत राजत्व
प्रशासनिक साधन
- धम्म-महामात्र
- शिलालेख
- स्तंभ लेख
- जन कल्याणकारी कार्य
- प्रमुख घटक:
- सामाजिक सद्भाव: विभिन्न धार्मिक संप्रदायों के बीच संघर्ष को कम करना।
- नैतिक अनुशासन: दया, सत्यवादिता और पवित्रता को बढ़ावा देना।
- प्रशासनिक पहुंच: धम्म-महामात्र राजा और जन कल्याण के बीच सेतु का कार्य करते थे।
| स्रोत | विवरण |
|---|
| वृहत शिलालेख XII | धार्मिक सहिष्णुता पर केंद्रित। |
| वृहत शिलालेख XIII | कलिंग युद्ध पर आत्म-चिंतन। |
| स्तंभ लेख VII | धम्म नीतियों का सारांश। |
The Chronological Framework
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