The Antiquities of Orissa v2.c16.s3.t1.10

v2.c16.s3.t1.10

[52] Edict No. X:—“The beloved of the gods, the Prince Piyadasi does not esteem glory and fame as a great value, and besides for a long time it has been my fame and that of my people, that the observance of moral duty and the service of the virtuous should be practised, for this is to be done. This is the fame that the beloved of the gods, desires, and inasmuch as the beloved of the gods excels, (he holds) all such reputation as no real reputation, but such as may be that of the unrighteous, pain and chaff; for it may be acquired by crafty and unworthy persons, and by whatever further effort it is acquired, it is worthless and a source of pain.”