Ashoka Chakra - The Tale Of Twenty Four Spokes

The Ashoka Chakra means the 'wheel of
the law'. It is derived from the Sanskrit
word Dharma Chakra, which means wheel.
It has 24 spokes.
The most prominent Indian Mauryan
emperor, called Ashoka the Great, built
the Ashoka Chakra during the 3rd century
BC. The Ashoka Chakra is inscribed widely
among the Lion Capital of Sarnath and the
Ashoka Pillar. The Ashoka Chakra is placed
in the center of the National Flag of the
Republic of India. It was adopted on 22
July, 1947. It is rendered in a navy blue
colour on a white background. In order to
add historical 'depth' and separate the
National Flag from that of the Indian
National Congress(INC) Gandhian spinning
wheel is replaced with the Spokes of
Ashoka Chakra in the center of the Flag.
Ashoka Chakra can also be seen on the
base of Lion Capital of Ashoka which has
been adopted as the National Emblem of
India. The Chakra signifies that there is a
life in 'Movement' and 'Death' in
stagnation. The process of the wheel
stands for cycle or the self repeating
process with the changing of time in our
life. The horse on the Right hand
symbolizing accuracy and speed. The Bull
on the Left hand stands for hard work .
Wonderful Qualities of Twenty Four
Spokes :
1. Love
2.Courage
3.Patience
4.Peacefulness
5.Magnanimity
6.Goodness
7.Faithfulness
8.Gentleness
9.Selflessness
10.Self-control
11.Self sacrifice
12.Truthfulness
13.Righteousness
14.Justice
15.Mercy
16.Gracefulness
17.Humility
18.Empathy
19.Sympathy
20.Spiritual knowledge
21.Moral Values
22.Spiritual Wisdom
23.The fear of God
24.Faith or Believe or Hope
Ashoka Chakra represent the 24 hours of
the nation. Thus it governs all.