"I pray with every variety of prayer for those who differ with me in creed, that they, following after my example, may with me attain unto eternal salvation." (Delhi Pillar, Edict vi., Prinsep.)
Early Buddhism knew nothing of soul, we learn also.
"As the soul itself, so is the unrelaxing guidance of Devânampiya worthy of respect." (Dhauli, separate Edict, No. ii., Prinsep.)
On the Bairât rock the king, too, gives a list of the holy books that his monks were to learn by heart.
1. The Summary of Discipline.
2. The Supernatural Powers of the Masters.
3. The Terrors of the Future.
4. The Song of the Muni.
5. The Sûtra on Asceticism.