Dhamma of Ashok : An observation
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https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2023.v08.n03.041Keywords:
Ashoka, Dhamma, Edicts, Buddhism, Welfare, Ideology, SamghaAbstract
The Mauryan realm was established by a powerful army, and it was kept in operation by an administrative apparatus that was highly effective. In addition to these two aspects, the unification of the empire most likely necessitated the establishment of an ideology that would serve as an overarching framework, allowing for the incorporation of a great deal of diversity at the regional and local levels. Despite the fact that great rulers were responsible for the expansion and consolidation of Magadhan authority, it is possible that Asoka was the first monarch to recognise the necessity of an ideology in order to guarantee the consolidation of power within the empire. This is made abundantly clear by the concept and dissemination of what he referred to as Dhamma. Edicts issued by Ashoka did, in fact, centre on the concept of Dhamma as their primary focus.
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