Significance of Public proclamation
Public proclamation encompasses a variety of official announcements across different historical and cultural contexts in South Asia. It includes declarations by kings seeking justice for a murder, notifications about embezzlement for victims� redress, communal food offering announcements, calls for gathering royal princes, and requests for specific individuals, such as a serene woman to restore a temple's golden egg. These proclamations reflect governance, social responsibility, and communal values throughout history.
Synonyms: Announcement, Declaration, Statement, Proclamation, Notice, Release
In Dutch: Openbare proclamatie; In Finnish: Julkinen julistus; In Spanish: Proclamación pública; In German: Öffentliche Proklamation
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Buddhist concept of 'Public proclamation'
Public proclamation in Buddhism signifies an attempt to unite the Licchavi princes, which ultimately proved unsuccessful due to Vassakara's influence, illustrating challenges in fostering unity and collaboration within communities.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) An announcement made to gather the Licchavi princes that ultimately failed due to the disunity sown by Vassakara.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Public proclamation'
In Hinduism, Public proclamation involves announcements about communal food offerings and alerts from authorities on embezzlement issues, fostering community engagement and facilitating access to justice for affected individuals.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) An announcement made to the general public regarding food offerings, underscoring the communal aspect of certain meals.[2]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) An announcement made by authorities informing the public of issues related to embezzlement, allowing victims to seek redress.[3]
The concept of Public proclamation in local and regional sources
Public proclamation involves the king's announcements aimed at resolving community issues, specifically seeking a serene woman for a temple task and addressing the murder of the Yaka, showcasing his leadership and governance role.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) An official announcement made by the King in hopes of finding the Yaka’s murderer, reflecting leadership and governance.[4]