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The Kalinga war prompted Ashoka to devote the rest of his life to _ and _.

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himsa, dharma-vijaya

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ahimsa, dharma-vijaya

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himsa, dig-vijaya

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ahimsa, dig-vijaya

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The correct option is B ahimsa, dharma-vijaya
The aftermath of Kalinga war, the bloodshed and brutality broke Ashoka's heart. He then decided to devote his life to ahimsa and dharma-vijaya. Ahimsa means non-violence and dharma-vijaya means victory through dharma.

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