Patrick Olivelle

Oct 2, 2024 | theprint.in | Patrick Olivelle

The history of dharma took a dramatic turn when it was first adopted by Buddhists to label the salvific knowledge discovered by the Buddha, making it one of the three ‘gems’ of Buddhism: Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. Furthermore, in the middle of the third century BCE, the term was co–opted by King Ashoka as the central concept of the new moral philosophy articulated in his inscriptions.

Sep 3, 2024 | flipboard.com | Patrick Olivelle

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Sep 2, 2024 | theprint.in | Patrick Olivelle

It is instructive in this regard to look at the early history of Indian medicine, which later developed into the system of Ayurveda. Recent scholarship has thrown some light on that early history and its close association with the ascetic traditions, particularly Buddhism, in the region of Magadha, Ashoka’s birthplace. The development of an empirical medical science and practice within Buddhism and in the heartland of the Maurya Empire may have been a source of pride for Ashoka.

Aug 4, 2024 | theprint.in | Patrick Olivelle

The first detailed account of legal procedure, known in Sanskrit as vyavahara, is found in Kautilya’s Arthashastra. However, it does not directly designate a person or institution in whom judicial power and functions of a society are vested. It simply describes the structure of civil and criminal courts and the procedures they are supposed to follow. Civil courts are headed by a bench of three senior officers of the State.

Jun 30, 2024 | flipboard.com | Patrick Olivelle

Maitreyi chooses the knowledge that leads to immortality over her husband’s offer of money. Her philosophical ambition reveals the roots of women-led …