Consider the following regarding Asokan religious policy: He didn’t...
Option (b) is the correct answer.
- Statement 1 is correct: Asoka tried to teach compassion by way of live and let live. He tried to preserve social order and weed put unwanted rituals and cruelty.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Asoka disapproved rituals especially by women. He was against killing of certain birds and animals.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: He appointed officer named ‘‘dharma mahamatras' for propagating his idea of dhamma.
Consider the following regarding Asokan religious policy: He didn’t...
Explanation:
1. He didn’t disrupt existing social order by his dhamma policy:
- One of the key features of Asokan religious policy was that he did not seek to disrupt the existing social order.
- Instead of imposing his beliefs on the people, he focused on promoting moral principles and ethical behavior through his dhamma policy.
- This approach allowed him to maintain social stability while still promoting his religious ideals.
2. He disapproved rituals and killing of all animals and birds:
- Asoka was known for his emphasis on non-violence and compassion towards all living beings.
- He prohibited the killing of animals and birds as part of his dhamma policy, reflecting his commitment to ahimsa (non-violence) and respect for all forms of life.
- Additionally, he discouraged elaborate rituals and instead promoted ethical conduct and kindness towards others.
3. He appointed officers named ‘rajukas’ for propagating dhamma:
- As part of his efforts to propagate dhamma, Asoka appointed officers known as 'rajukas' who were responsible for promoting moral values and religious teachings.
- These officers played a crucial role in spreading the principles of dhamma and ensuring that Asoka's religious policies were implemented throughout the empire.
- By delegating this responsibility to the rajukas, Asoka was able to reach a wider audience and promote his religious ideals effectively.
Therefore, the correct statement is option 'B' - 1 only, as Asoka's religious policy did not disrupt the existing social order, and he disapproved rituals and killing of animals and birds as part of his dhamma policy.