Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, desires that all religions should reside everywhere, for all of them desire self-control and purity of heart. But people have various desires and various passions, and they may practice all of what they should or only a part of it. But one who receives great gifts yet is lacking in self-control, purity of heart, gratitude and firm devotion, such a person is mean (Edicts of Asoka, Edict 7).What could you infer from the primary source excerpt?

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“Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, desires that all religions should reside everywhere, for all of them desire self-control and purity of heart. But people have various desires and various passions, and they may practice all of what they should or only a part of it. But one who receives great gifts yet is lacking in self-control, purity of heart, gratitude and firm devotion, such a person is mean” (Edicts of Asoka, Edict 7).What could you infer from the primary source excerpt?

A	A) Asoka tolerated all religions.
B	B) Self-control is important to attain purity of the heart.
C	Both A and B.
D	None of the above

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