Re: Inscription Kuru

Dear Lance and Eisel,
Yes, it is in the midst of modern housing, but placed high on rocks.
I would be interested in the text on the rock itself.
Eisel, we are no good at photo graphs. I saw that once Singhalese sprinkled
water over it and then it became clearer. We go again in two years and I try
my luck,
thanks anyway,
Nina.
op 20-11-2005 17:31 schreef L.S. Cousins op selwyn@...:

>
> There is a version of Minor Rock Edict I at Bahapur near Delhi 'on a
> small rocky outcrop amidst modern housing development'.
>
> If this is the one you mean, slightly differing versions of it are
> found in at least 17 places. It refers to his having been a lay
> disciple for more than two and a half years. Some versions give the
> actual name Asoka (as opposed to Piyadassin) and the number of days
> he spent on tour.