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| Aśokan Rock Edict-I: Understanding Aśoka's Views on Killing | ||
| 著者 | Mishra, Ramakanta (著) |
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| 掲載誌 | The Indian International Journal of Buddhist Studies=IIJBS |
| 巻号 | v.22 |
| 出版年月日 | 2023 |
| ページ | 143 - 162 |
| 出版者 | Bhikkhu Jagdish Kashyap Institute of Buddhist and Asian Studies, Aditya-Shyam Trust |
| 出版地 | Varanasi, India [瓦拉納西, 印度] |
| 資料の種類 | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
| 言語 | 英文=English |
| キーワード | Aśokan inscription; Rock Edict–I; pajohitaviye; slaughter; killing of living beings; animal sacrifice |
| 抄録 | All the translators of Aśokan Rock Edict–I agree that it carries Aśoka’s message against killing. But when we examine the subject matter of the edict, it appears disjointed. It starts with an injunction against killing of living beings, then jumps to advice against celebrations, and then it reverts back to the original topic and informs us that the emperor has taken steps to reduce slaughter of living beings in the royal kitchen. It is difficult to understand why Aśoka had to talk about celebrations in an edict focused on reducing slaughter of animals. Apparently, we have not understood accurately what Aśoka wanted to convey. It is hypothesized in this article that the problem is mainly due to incorrect interpretation of the word pajohitaviye. A different meaning of the word is proposed, leading to a revised translation of the edict. It becomes clear from the proposed translation that Aśoka’s advice against celebrations is not a digression from the key topic of the edict; it follows naturally. Moreover, the revised translation agrees with what Aśoka has said elsewhere. This brings about a better understanding of Aśoka’s views on killing. |
| 目次 | Abstract 143 The Inscription 144 Present Translation 144 Ālabhitu 146 Pajohitaviye 147 Prajṛī Hitvāya 152 Proposed Sanskrit Rendering of the Edict 155 Proposed Translation 157 Discussion 157 Conclusion 160 References 161 |
| ISSN | 09724893 (P) |
| ヒット数 | 147 |
| 作成日 | 2023.08.10 |
| 更新日期 | 2023.08.10 |
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