The corpus of Major Rock Edicts and Pillar Edicts provide details of what Asoka meant by dhamma. Those who observe the precepts of dhamma are said to be people of few faults, many good deeds, mercy, charity, truth and purity. Asoka mentions the behaviour required of those who observe the dhamma. This consists of obedience to parents, elders and teachers; concern for friends and relatives; gifts to brahmins and Sramanas; abstention from killing; good treatment towards slaves, servants and the poor; and moderation in attachment to possessions.
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