Eventually, he came to hate killing. After one battle, he looked at the fields covered with dead and wounded soldiers. He was horrified by what he saw. He decided that he would follow Buddhist teachings and become a man of peace.
Ashoka denounced violence after experiencing the devastating consequences of war, particularly following the Kalinga War, which resulted in significant loss of life and suffering. The immense sorrow he felt from witnessing the aftermath of the conflict led him to embrace Buddhism and its teachings of non-violence and compassion. As a result, Ashoka promoted peace, moral governance, and the spread of Buddhism, which transformed his empire and influenced future generations. His commitment to non-violence also helped to establish a legacy of ethical leadership in India.
He believed in vegetarianism and non-violence
He believed in vegetarianism and non-violence
He was modified about all the deaths
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King Ashoka's mother, Queen Subhadrangi, is believed to have died due to natural causes, although historical texts do not provide specific details about her death. According to some accounts, her demise had a profound impact on Ashoka, influencing his later policies and compassionate governance. The loss of his mother may have contributed to his eventual embrace of Buddhism and its teachings on compassion and non-violence.
What's it called...oh a dictator
Mauryan Empire after Ashoka Ashoka's embrace of Buddhism has been said to have been the foundation of the reign of social and political peace and non-violence across all of India. Ashoka sponsored the spreading of Buddhist ideals into Sri_Lanka , Southeast Asia, West Asia and Mediterranean Europe This occured after Ashoka attacked the civilization of Kalinga.... Did this peace and halt on empire expansion and violence persist until the end of the Mauryan Empire or did the peace start falling apart after Ashoka died and was succeeded?
He wanted to be different than his parents after he realized he caused so much violence.
The modern Indian government included Ashoka's wheel of law on its flag to symbolize the principles of dharma (duty/righteousness) and progress. It represents Ashoka's embrace of non-violence, tolerance, and justice, conveying India's commitment to peaceful coexistence and moral governance.
After the Battle of Kalinga, where he witnessed the immense suffering and loss of life, Ashoka underwent a profound transformation. He renounced violence and embraced Buddhism, promoting the principles of peace, non-violence, and compassion. Ashoka focused on spreading Dharma (moral law) throughout his empire, implementing welfare measures, and building hospitals, roads, and stupas to improve the lives of his subjects. His reign marked a significant shift toward a more humane and ethical governance.
Yes, validate is an antonym of denounce.