The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c29.88

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Dignitaries of piety were appointed by me in charge of manifold indulgences, these both for ascetics and for householders; also over all sects were they appointed. Over the affairs of the Saṅgha also were they set, 'these shall be appointed'; likewise over Brāhmans, Ājīvikas also were they set, 'these shall be appointed.' Over Nirgranthas also were they set, 'these shall be appointed. Over various sects also were they set, 'these shall be appointed.' According to circumstances such and such dignitaries were set over such and such. Dignitaries of piety also were appointed over both these and all other sects.