Edicts of Ashoka
Social and animal welfare

On the roads banyan -trees were caused to be planted by me, (in order that) they might afford shade to cattle and men, (and) mango -groves were caused to be planted. And (at intervals) of eight kos wells were caused to be dug by me, and flights of steps (for descending into the water) were caused to be built. Numerous drinking-places were caused to be established by me, here and there, for the enjoyment of cattle and men. this so-called enjoyment (is). For with various comforts have the people been blessed both by former kings and by myself. But by me this has been done for the following purpose: that they might conform to that practice of morality. (Major Pillar Edict No.7)
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