GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

The policy of Dhamma advocated by Ashoka through his edicts remains relevant in the context of issues in public life even today. Elucidate with examples.

Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Human ValuesIndian ThinkersEthics in Private and Public LifeCivil Service Values

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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The toppers’ answers

Kanishak KatariaAIR 1 · CSE 2018 · 76 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Ashoka's dhamma talk about social & moral code of conduct which a person needs to follow in society & family.

Body · points

With old-age alienation increasing, it is duty of the children to take care of the parents.

As the incidents of mob lynching increase, it is the duty of the individual in the society to refrain from violence & promote global peace & harmony.

Close · a summary

Hence Ashoka's dhamma remain relevant as seen in the public life even today.

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