1.
No society can prosper if it aims at making things easier-instead it should aim at making people stronger.
Ashoka
"No nation can thrive if its focus is on making life more convenient-rather, it must strive to empower its people."
2.
It is forbidden to decry other sects; the true believer gives honour to whatever in them is worthy of honour.
Ashoka
It is forbidden to disparage other religions; the faithful should show reverence for whatever in them is deserving of respect.
3.
When an unconquered country is conquered, people are killed... . That the beloved of the Gods finds very pitiful and grievous. ... If anyone does him wrong, it will be forgiven as far as it can be forgiven... . The beloved of the Gods considers that the greatest of all victories is the victory of righteousness.
Ashoka
4.
Let all listen, and be willing to listen to the doctrines professed by others.
Ashoka
Hearken to the beliefs espoused by others.
5.
May the partisans of all doctrines in all countries unite and live in a common fellowship. For all alike profess mastery to be attained over oneself and purity of the heart.
Ashoka
Let the adherents of all beliefs in every nation come together and coexist harmoniously. For they each strive for self-discipline and a pure soul.
6.
He who does reverence to his own sect, while disparaging the sects of others with intent to enhance the glory of his own sect, by such conduct inflicts the severest injury on his own sect.
Ashoka
He who pays homage to his own beliefs, while belittling the convictions of others with the goal of advancing his own faction, by such behavior inflicts the most grievous harm on his own group.
