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Question
With reference to the spread of Buddhism under the Mauryas, answer the following question:
What was known as ‘Ashoka’s Dhamma’? State its features and principles.
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Solution
Ashoka’s Dhamma was based on the unifying principles of all major religions of the world. It is described as a ‘Moral Law’, a common code of conduct, or an ‘Ethical order’. that is the common meeting ground of all religions
The basic feature and principles are as follows:
- To respect elders and love young ones.
- Ahimsa
- Good deeds
- To respect all religions
- Discard baseless rituals.
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