ABSTRACT:
This article emphasis on evaluating the idea of Emperor Aśoka especially from Pillar Edict Seven. The comparison is made on the basis of the context, ideas and emotions that are depicted on the pillar. An emphasis is also made on comparing the edict line by line in order to understand different dimensions plotted by the Emperor depending on situation, place and society. It is very clear that inscriptions of Aśoka play a vital role in illuminating ancient history. This paper is primary aimed to provide a concise but comprehensive manner of understanding about the ideas of Emperor Aśoka in erecting pillar edict seven. Nevertheless, this paper is supposed to be a descriptive analysis and also my own understanding of pillar edict seven.
Cite this article:
Ashu J. Reflection of Aśoka: His Idea of Dhamma in Pillar Edict Seven. Int. J. Ad. Social Sciences. 2018; 6(2):104-108. doi: 10.5958/2454-2679.2018.00010.5
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Ashu J. Reflection of Aśoka: His Idea of Dhamma in Pillar Edict Seven. Int. J. Ad. Social Sciences. 2018; 6(2):104-108. doi: 10.5958/2454-2679.2018.00010.5 Available on: https://ijassonline.in/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2018-6-2-4