Qualities of Kingship within "The Edicts of Ashoka"

Within "The Edicts of Ashoka", there are many qualities of kingship present. It contains the practical applications of Buddhism, further shown by the actions the king takes in response to his people. King Priyadarsi is a deep believer of his faith, and chooses to lead by example so his own people follow that same belief and hopefully practice it as well in the years to come. <Tab/>A clear instance lies …

…- no matter what their nature - deserves security, self-control, impartiality and cheerfulness. Animals and humans alike, begin to celebrate his ideas. <Tab/>King Priyadarsi employs this dharma to all his conquered territory, and his ideas have reached regions where his people have not. To the King, this is pure satisfaction and a step closer to his idea of dharma as a way of life to spread on to future generations.