Major Rock Edict

Jaugada

Major Rock Edict X (Jaugada Version)

Location: Ashokan inscription site — Jaugada., Odisha, India
Date: c. 260–250 BCE
Script: Brahmi
Language: Prakrit
Type: Major Rock Edict
Coordinates: 19.5220° N, 84.8300° E

Overview

Jaugada carries Major Rock Edicts comparable to Dhauli, marking Ashokan administration in ancient Kalinga.

Location

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The Inscription

Original Text

1 (A) . . . . . . . . . [ya]so vā ki[ṭ]ī vā ich[a]ti tadatvāye ā[ya]tiye ca jane dhaṁma- susūsaṁ susūsatu me
2 . . . . . . . . . [t]i Devānaṁpiye pālatikāye vā ki[ṁ]ti [sa]kale apa-palisave [h]uveyā ti
3 (D) . . . . . . . . . [l]itijit[u] khudakena [v]ā u[sa]ṭena vā (F) usaṭena chu dukalatale

Translation

(A) King Devānaṁpriya Priyadarśin does not think that either glory or fame [conveys much advantage, except whatever] glory or fame he desires (on account of his aim that) at the present time, and in the future, men may (be induced) by him to practise obedience to morality . . . . . . . . . morality.
(B) On this (account) [he is desiring] glory and fame.
(C) [Whatever] effort Devānaṁpriya is making, (is) only for the sake of (merit) in the other (world), (and) in order that all (men) may run little danger.
(D) The danger . . . . . . . . .
(E) . . . . . . . . . difficult to accomplish either for a lowly (person) or for a high one [without] great [zeal] and (without) laying aside every (other aim).
(F) But it is more difficult to accomplish for a high (person).