THE ASOKAN PILLAR
The historical pillar was erected by Emperor Asoka in 249 BC bears the first epigraphic evidence with reference to the birthplace of Loard Buddha . It is the most noteworthy monument and an authentic historic document of birthplace of Loard Buddha in Lumbini. The inscription engraved by Emperor Asoka is still intact and testifies the authenticity of the birthplace . The text written in Brahmi script and Pali language is translated as follows:
King Piyadasi(Ashoka), the beloved of the gods , in the twentieth years of reign,himself made a royal visit. Sakyamuni Buddha wasborn here,therefore, the (birth spot) marker stone worshipped and a stone piller was erected.The lord having been born here,the tax of the Lumbini village was reduced to the eight part (only).
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