Transcription Kandahar Greek Edict of Ashoka






greek (transliteration)



the full original greek published in une nouvelle inscription grecque d açoka daniel schlumberger, p 131.



english (translation)

(end of edict nb12)

...piety , self-mastery in schools of thought; , master of tongue master of himself. , let them neither praise or disparage neighbors in matter whatsoever, vain. in acting in accordance principle, exalt , win neighbors; in transgressing in these things misdemean , antagonize neighbors. praise , denigrate neighbors self-seekers, wishing shine in comparison others in fact hurting themselves. behoves respect 1 , accept 1 s lessons. in actions behoves understanding, sharing 1 1 comprehends. , strive let there no hesitation these things in order may persist in piety in everything.


(beginning of edict nb13)


in eighth of reign of piodasses, conquered kalinga. hundred , fifty thousand persons captured , deported, , hundred thousand others killed, , many died otherwise. thereafter, piety , compassion seized him , suffered grieviously. in same manner wherewith ordered abstention living thing, has displayed zeal , effort promote piety. , @ same time king has viewed displeasure: of brahmins , sramins , others practicing piety live there [in kalinga]- , these must mindful of interests of king , must revere , respect teacher, father , mother, , love , faithfully cherish friends , companions , must use slaves , dependents gently possible - if, of engaged there, has died or been deported , rest have regarded lightly, king has taken exceeding bad grace. , amongst other people there are...








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