The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c12.121
The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c12.121
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As part of the Dhamma, Aśoka inculcates character-building. Every one must speak the truth,⁴ guard one's speech,⁵ moderate one's possessions and expenditure⁶ and be pure and good.⁷ Aśoka prescribes that regular instruction in Dhamma was to be imparted.⁸