Saru Maru
Saru Maru | |
Coordinates | 22°43′48″N 77°31′12″E / 22.729949°N 77.519910°E |
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Type | Buddhist settlement, stupas and caves |
Satellite of | Pangoraria |
Saru Maru is the archaeological site of an ancient monastic complex and
.Description
The site contains a number of stupas as well as natural caves for monks. In the caves many Buddhist graffiti have been found (
Piyadasi nama/ rajakumala va/ samvasamane/ imam desam papunitha/ vihara(ya)tay(e)
"The king, who (now after consecration) is called "Piyadasi", (once) came to this place for a pleasure tour while still a (ruling) prince, living together with his unwedded consort."
According to the inscription, it would seem that Ashoka visited this Buddhist monastic complex while he was still a prince, and viceroy of the region of Madhya Pradesh, while his residence was to be at Vidisha.[1] In the Buddhist tradition, Ashoka's wife was called Vidishadevi.
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Small stupas on the hill of Saru Maru.
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An inscription of Ashoka in one of the Saru Maru caves. It is a portion ofMinor Rock Edict No.1.[5]
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View of the Minor Edicts in-situ
Full commemorative inscription
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Transliteration | Transcription (Brahmi script) |
Inscription (Prakrit in the Brahmi script) |
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References
- ^ a b c Gupta, The Origins of Indian Art, p.196
- ^ a b Archaeological Survey of India
- ISBN 978-1-4087-0388-5.
- ^ Falk, Harry. The Preamble at Panguraria. p. 119.
- ^ Sircar, D. C. (1979). Asokan studies. Plate XVI.
- ISBN 9781408703885.