I was very much lived happily

As prince

A lot of servants a number of

Senate bodies were treating me high

Incomparable monarch, a warrior,

An emperor of my dynasty

Born son of Chandragupta Maurya

An ancient’s greatest ruler in India

I was inhuman and brutal

During early years of my rule

Victory over Ujjain was thrill

And proud pushed me on high spot

I conquered Kalinga after a fierce

Battle

This battle proved to be a turning point

Of my life

The bloodshed made me aware of the futility

Of warfare

I had killed my brother and absconded the throne

Which were all of my inhuman?

I decided to follow Buddha in all respect

To win the heart of people through love and compassion

I started gain the heart of men by law of duty

And dharma, started to spread the wings of Buddha

In other regions too by sending missionaries

And I have given up eating meat and hunting animals

I have buildup a number of Buddhist vihars

I have become a Buddhist totally

I have built hospitals, dug wells and planted trees

And loved all living beings

I have banned killing of birds and slaughtering

Of animals

I have inscribed Buddha’s teachings on rocks

Pillars and caves’ walls

All men are my children, I will work

For the welfare of all

I became Buddhist monk

I am a happy person – ASOKA

Everybody will follow my steps

For peace and love

-AYYAN DJ – 19102010