International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Ashoka’s Dhamma as Ethical Statecraft: Political Authority, Moral Governance, and Contemporary Relevance

The study critically examines the legacy of Emperor Ashoka and retrospectively explores the political and philosophical underpinning of Dhamma policy spread by Ashoka. Ashoka and his life demonstrate the one of the most nuance transformative ruler of ancient Indian has been pioneered a renowned model of governance that blended moral philosophy with statecraft’s. So far as Ashoka Dhamma are concerned it’s not just a religious doctrine but a detailed outlet of ethical principal for aiming to promote the social harmony, tolerance, non-violence and welfare of common mass. This paper examines how his policies sought to established moral order transcending sectarian boundaries through the analysis of his inscription, rock edicts, historical interpretation’s and simultaneously addressing the political stability in his imperial unity. Article further engaged the retrospections of Ashoka Dhamma in contemporary context, and its relevance in modern governance to be highlighting the intercultural dialogue and diplomacy and peace-building approach. Through inclosing Dhamma as a pragmatic tool of administrative and visionary ethical paradigm efforts and to underscore Ashoka’s enduring influence political philosophy and cultural diplomacy across the Asian continent. Finally, studies contribute the debates of ethics, governance and universal values in historical and modern perspectives.