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The orders of the king
Thus speaks king Devanampiya Piyadassi: In the past, there were no arrangements for disposing affairs, nor for receiving regular reports. But I have made the following (arrangement). Pativedakas should report to me about the affairs of the people at all times, anywhere, whether I am eating, in the inner apartment, in the bedroom, in the cow pen, being carried (possibly in a palanquin), or in the garden. And I will dispose of the affairs of the people everywhere.
Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi?
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How did Devanampiya's approach differ from past arrangements regarding the handling of affairs?
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In what way did Devanampiya receive reports and disposed of the affairs of the people?
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