Major Rock Edict XIII, the Kalinga edict (Shahbazgarhi; section X from Kalsi)writing · c. 257 BCDirectVerified quotation — claim 01“Or, if there are then incurring misfortune the friends, acquaintances, companions, and relatives of those whose affection (for the latter) is undiminished, although they are (themselves) well provided for, this (misfortune) as well becomes an injury to those (persons) themselves. This is shared by all men and is considered deplorable by Devanampriya.” — Ashoka · trans. E. Hultzsch, 1925
Sources supporting claim 01
The two Separate Rock Edicts (Dhauli and Jaugada), to the officers of Kalingawriting · c. 257 BCDirectNo passage is mapped to this claim. Sources are listed for provenance; a quotation appears only when it has been verified for the specific claim.