Consider the following statements regarding the features of Ashoka's Dhamma.

1. Ashoka's Dhamma was a way of life, a code of conduct, and a set of principles to be adopted and practiced by the people at large.

2. Ashoka’s dhamma involves the worship of a god but condemned the performance of a sacrifice.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

Solution

Statement 1 is correct: Ashoka's Dhamma was indeed a way of life, a code of conduct, and a set of moral principles meant to guide the behavior of people at large. It emphasized ethical living, compassion, and non-violence. Statement 2 is incorrect: Ashoka's Dhamma did not involve the worship of any god. Instead, it focused on moral and ethical living and emphasized non- violence (Ahimsa), tolerance, and compassion. It did not condemn sacrifices but discouraged rituals that involved violence or harm to living beings.