The Early History of India, from 600 B.C. to the Muhammadan Conquest, including the Invasion of Alexander the Great c23.18

c23.18

Among secondary duties, a high place was given to that of showing toleration for and sympathy with the beliefs and practices of others; and a special edict, No. XII of the Rock series, was devoted to the exposition of this topic, The subjects of the imperial moralist were solemnly warned to abstain from speaking evil of their neighbours’ faith; remembering that all forms of religion alike aim at the attainment of self-control and purity of mind, and are thus in agreement about essentials, however much they may differ in externals.