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Ashoka's Rock Edict 10: The Emperor on Fame and Praise

Ashoka's Rock Edict 10: The Emperor on Fame and Praise

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into Ashoka's Rock Edict 10, one of the Mauryan emperor's most personal and philosophical inscriptions. Unlike the earlier edicts that focus on administrative reforms or moral codes, Edict 10 reveals Ashoka's deep skepticism of public praise and celebrity. Lucas explains how the emperor declares that 'true fame' comes not from royal honors but from teaching people to follow Dharma. They discuss the edict's location at Girnar, its Prakrit text in Brahmi script, and how it reflects Ashoka's post-Kalinga transformation. The conversation also touches on the challenges of ruling an empire while rejecting the very rituals of power that earlier Mauryan kings like Chandragupta embraced. Along the way, they explore the role of Dhamma Mahamattas in spreading this message, and how Ashoka's view of fame compares with other ancient rulers like Alexander or Caesar. A quiet, reflective episode about what it means to be truly remembered. #Ashoka #RockEdict10 #MauryanEmpire #Dhamma #Girnar #Brahmi #Prakrit #Fame #Dharma #DhammaMahamattas #ChandraguptaMaurya #Kalinga #AncientIndia #Philosophy #Leadership #History #FexingoHistory #Ep163 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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