Since Ashoka became a devout Buddhist, he began to spread the teachings of Buddha by issuing edicts. These edicts were engraved on the rocks or pillars in Brahmi and Prakrit language so that even common people could read them. As Ashoka wanted the message to reach all his subjects, he used the language which they could understand. Ashoka believed in high ideals, which could lead his people to be good and virtuous beings.