Mauryan Empire Continued… C) King Asoka erected the Edicts of Asoka (stone pillars across India) that described Buddhist beliefs. "Dharma is good, but what constitutes Dharma? (It includes) little evil, much good, kindness, generosity, truthfulness and purity." - Pilar Edict Nb2 Prior to Aso...
who predicted theonsetof a 12-year famine. When the famine came, Chandragupta made efforts to counter it, but, dejected by the tragic conditions prevailing, he left to spend his last days in the service of Bhadrabahu atShravanabelagola, a famous religious site in southwestern India, where ...
In the nineteenth century, the impact of new ideas about the origin of the earth, life, and humanity had pro- voked passionate public debates and a transformation of religious beliefs. These issues remained controversial into the new century, but they were increasingly eclipsed by the latest ...
A religious belief is a signpost pointing the way to Truth. When you cling to the signpost you are prevented from moving towards the Truth because you think you have it already. NASRUDDIN IS DEAD Nasruddin was in a philosophical frame of mind: "Life and Death—who can say what they are?