a section of the Indian epic the Mahabharata

to give or donate something

taking place at an unnamed later time

to encourage the doing of something

a follower of Buddhism, an ancient religion started in India that emphasizes kindness, good deeds and moderation

people who travel to other countries or areas to spread religious ideas

something that’s handed down from the past, in this case, Asoka’s philosophies

from the ancient Indian language, Sanskrit, meaning “wheel” or “turning”

the process of changing in appearance, personality or character

decrees of commands given by people in positions of authority