What are the main features of Ashoka’s Dhamma? Why did Ashoka feel the need to formulate this policy?

The principles of Dhamma were so formulated as to be acceptable to people belonging to different communities and followers of any religious sect. Dhamma was not given any formal definition or structure. It emphasised on toleration and general behaviour. Dhamma stressed on dual toleration; it emphasised on toleration of people themselves and also toleration of their various beliefs and ideas. There is a stress on the notion of showing consideration towards slaves and servants; there is stress also on obedience to elders; generosity towards the needy, brahmanas and sramanas, etc. Ashoka also pleaded for tolerance of different religious sects in an attempt to create a sense of harmony.

The policy of Dhamma also laid stress on non-violence. Non-violence was to be practised by giving up war and conquests and also as a restraint on ________ _____ _________ ____ ___ _________ _________ _____ ____ ____.
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