Ashoka`s "EDICTionary"

Namaste, it is I again, King Ashoka and I have been working on my edicts (law like commands), and I think I should spread the word more widely than rocks and walls can. The 4 main values that my people must know are Buddhist values, general welfare, security, and justice.  Buddhist values preach the lessons of the Buddha and teach of love and respect, to be nonviolent, to not get attached to things of this world, and to act morally (to do the right thing).  The general welfare edicts promote the well being of the people in my kingdom and to make sure that my people are provided with needed shelter, clean, drinking water, good health and enough food.  An example of this type of edict is "On the roads...trees have been planted for the enjoyment of animals and men.  I have had ponds dug and shelters erected along the roads.  Everywhere I have had wells dug."  The justice edicts are concerned with fair laws for the people,these also deal with making sure people are treated with fairness and respect in the court systems and in jail.  The last type of edicts are the security edicts, which address ways to deal with the enemies of my empire and for people outside of my domain.  These provide laws for both peace and conquest.