The Antiquities of Orissa v2.c16.s3.t2.10
The Antiquities of Orissa v2.c16.s3.t2.10
- Language
- English
v2.c16.s3.t2.10
Edict No. IV :—"In times past, even for many hundred years, has been practised the sacrifice of living beings, the slaughter of animals, disregard of relations ; and disrespect towards Brahmans [ 49 ] and Sramans :—This day, by the messenger of the religion of the heaven-beloved king Priyadasi, (has been made) a proclamation by beat of drum, a grand announcement of religious grace, and a display of equipages, and a parade of elephants, and things to gratify the senses, and every other kind of heavenly object for the admiration of mankind, such as had never been for many hundred years such as were to-day exhibited.