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Edicts of Asoka Paperback N. A. Nikam
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- Condition
- Book Title
- Edicts of Asoka
- Publication Name
- University of Chicago Press
- ISBN
- 9780226586113
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Item Length
- 8.8 in
- Publication Year
- 1978
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Genre
- Religion, Philosophy
- Topic
- Ethics, General
- Item Weight
- 6.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 96 Pages
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"A literary translation which is also easy and pleasing to read." Ludwik Sternbach, "Journal of the American Oriental Society""
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
0226586111
ISBN-13
9780226586113
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102930853
Product Key Features
Book Title
Edicts of Asoka
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1978
Topic
Ethics, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Philosophy
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
6.6 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
19
Lccn
59-005748
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Decimal
294.3/5
Lc Classification Number
Bj1289
Table of Content
Introduction I. The Edicts: Their Adaptation to Circumstances and Their Repetitions Rock Edict XIV II. The Occasion and Purpose of the Edicts: The Kalinga War, Asoka's Change of Heart, and the Ideal of Conquest by Dharma Rock Edict XIII III. The Objectives of Inculcation of Dharma Rock Edict IV IV. Ways to Inculcate Dharma 1. Asoka's Reflections on the Promulgation of Morality Pillar Edict VII, Pillar Edict VI 2. Asoka's Participation in the Program as Administrator and as Example Rock Edict VIII, Rock Edict VI, Rock Edict V, Rock Edict X V. The Nature of Dharma 1. As Meditation and Non-violence Pillar Edict VII (continued from IV. 1) 2. As Insight, Virtue, and Service Pillar Edict II, Pillar Edict I 3. As Respect and Truth Brahmagiri Rock Edict II 4. As Charity and the Kinship of Mankind Rock Edict XI 5. As Rite and Ceremonial Rock Edict IX VI. Applications of Dharma A. Universal Manifestations 1. Against Sins and Passions in the Individual Pillar Edict III, Rock Edict X (continued from IV. 2) 2. Against Irreligion in the Individual Maski Rock Edict (continued from VI. B. 4) 3. Against Religious Intolerance and Discrimination within the Community Rock Edict VII, Rock Edict XII 4. Against Aggression and Tension between States Kalinga Edict II B. Particular Applications 1. Restrictions on Feasts and on the Slaughtering of Animals; Pardoning of Prisoners Rock Edict I, Pillar Edict V 2. Public Administration: The Promulgation of Morality and the Administration of Justice Rock Edict III, Rock Edict V (continued from IV. 2), Pillar Edict IV, Kalinga Edict I 3. Medical Aid and Welfare Rock Edict II, Pillar Edict VII (continued from V. 1) 4. Buddhism and the Ajivika Sect Maski Rock Edict, Bhabra Rock Edict, Sanchi Pillar Edict, Sarnath Pillar Edict, Rummindei Pillar Edict, Karna Chaupar Cave Edict
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1978
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