Ashoka Chakra Symbolic Meaning

ASHOKA CHAKRA  SYMBOLIC MEANING

The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Dharma Chakra.

Ashoka was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE

There are 24 spokes in the Ashoka Chakra which represents 24 qualities of a person.

Ashoka Chakra also shows 24 religious paths made for humans.

In other words, these spokes can be termed as the 24 religious paths made for humans.

As a Samay chakra in which the 24 spokes represent 24 hours of the day.

Thus, each spoke of the Ashok Chakra has its own meaning.

Now let us know the meaning of every spoke put in the Ashok Chakra:

1. The first Spoke:- Chastity (inspires to live a simple life)

2. Second Spoke:- Health (inspires to be healthy from body and mind)

3. Third Spoke:- Peace (To maintain peace & harmony throughout the country)

4. Fourth Spoke:- Sacrifice (To be ready for any sacrifice for the sake of the country and society)

5. Fifth Spoke:- Morality (To maintain high morality in professional and personal life)

6. Sixth Spoke:- Service (Ready to serve country and society when needed)

7. Seventh Spoke:- Forgiveness (A feeling of forgiveness towards humans and other creatures)

8. Eighth Spoke:- Love (feeling of love towards the country and all other creatures of God)

9. Ninth Spoke:- Friendship (To have cordial relation with all the citizens)

10. Tenth Spoke:- Fraternity (To develop a sense of brotherhood in the country)

11. Eleventh Spoke:- Organization (Strengthening the unity and integrity of the nation)

12. Twelfth Spoke:- Welfare (Participation in welfare activities related to country and society)

13. Thirteenth Spoke:- Prosperity (Actively participate in the development of the country)

14. Fourteenth Spoke:- Industry (To assist the country in its industrial progress)

15. Fifteen Spoke:- Safety (To be always ready for the protection of the country)

16. Sixteenth Spoke:- Awareness (To be aware of the truth and don’t believe in rumours)

17. Seventeenth Spoke:- Equality (Establishment of a society based on equality)

18. Eighteenth Spoke:- Artha ( Optimum utilization of money)

19. Nineteenth Spoke:- Policy (To have faith in the country’s policy)

20. Twentieth Spoke:- Justice (Talking about justice for all)

21. Twenty-one Spoke:- Co-operation (working together)

22. Twenty-second Spoke:- Duties (To obey your duties honestly)

23. Twenty-third Spoke:- Rights (Do not abuse your rights)

24. Twenty-Fourth Spoke:- Wisdom (To have knowledge beyond books)