Ashokas Edicts
Buddhist Values
These edicts promoted Buddha's teachings. They helped people be respectful and loving , and to help people make a habit of practicing nonviolence. They explain how people should not get attached to worldly things. They teach people to act morally.
General Welfare
These edicts promoted people well-being. There purpose was to make sure people had good health, clean water, shelter, and food.
Justice
These edicts were concerned with the right laws. They determine the way people were suppose to be treated in court or jail.
Security
These edicts focused on people who were enemies of the Mauryan Empire and people who were not citizens. They dealt with issues of conquest and peace.
These edicts promoted Buddha's teachings. They helped people be respectful and loving , and to help people make a habit of practicing nonviolence. They explain how people should not get attached to worldly things. They teach people to act morally.
General Welfare
These edicts promoted people well-being. There purpose was to make sure people had good health, clean water, shelter, and food.
Justice
These edicts were concerned with the right laws. They determine the way people were suppose to be treated in court or jail.
Security
These edicts focused on people who were enemies of the Mauryan Empire and people who were not citizens. They dealt with issues of conquest and peace.