Question

What did Ashoka decide to observe dhamma after Kalinga war?

Answer 1

King Ashoka decided to observe dhamma after Kalinga war because:

1. He was horrified to see the violence and bloodshed as a result of war.
2. He was filled with sorrow when he saw many good people dying like monks, Brahmins and kind humans.
3. The grieving of people for their loved ones made him realise the horrors of wars.