Ashokan 14 Major Rock Edicts

         

	Contents
I.	Prohibition of animal sacrifices and festive gatherings
II.	Measures of social welfare
III.	Respect to Brahamanas.
IV.	Courtesy t o relatives, elders, consideration for animals.
V.	Appointment Dhamma  Mahamatras and their duties.
VI.	Need for efficient organization of administration (orders to Dhamma Mahamatras).
VII.	Need for tolerance among all religions sects.
VIII.	System of Dhamma - yatras.
IX.	Attack on meaningless ceremonies and  rituals.
X.	Conquest through Dhamma instead of war.
XI.	Explanation of Dhamma- Policy.
XII.	Appeal for tolerance among all religious sects.
XIII.	Kalinga war, mention 5 contemporary Hellenic (Greek ) Kings.
XIV.	Inspiration to spend religious life.