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We all know that the Indian flag has the Ashok Chakra inscribed on it but very seldom have we pondered about why it is part of the flag or what it stands for.
This video will throw light on some of the unanswered questions. Initially the flag had a charka the symbol of self reliance during Gandhian times and was after independence changed to the Ashok Chakra. The Chakra represents the dharmachakra with 24 spokes. Each spoke has a virtue that it stands for.
The name Ashok Chakra is derived from the various edicts where it was found during Asoka’s time. It is in blue with a white background and was adopted on22nd July 1947. Another interesting feature is that the highest military award is also given by the same name.
It is also said that the chakra came into existence because of Buddha who after attaining enlightenment preached the dharmachakra to his disciples. This was taken up by Asoka and depicted in the edicts at Sarnath where the original preaching by Buddha had taken place. The 24 spokes represent dharma. It is also called as the Bhavachakra.

The size of the Ashok Chakra has not been specified in the flag code but all it says is that the 24 spokes must be evenly spaced. According to Dr. Radhakrishnan it was chosen to represent dharma and law.
Another belief is that the chakra according to Hindu religion represented the Puranas where it was said only 24 rishis could have the complete power over the Gayathri mantra the first rishi being Vishwamitra and Yagnavalkya the last. It is also thought that the 24 spokes represent the 24 letters of the Gayathri mantra.
One other connotation is that the chakra represents time and the 24 spokes are the 24 hours of the day.
24 Spokes of Ashok Chakra according Hindu religion:
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 Belief or Hope
In conclusion it can be said that our forefathers kept not only political thoughts in mind butwere also concerned with morality and ethics and the result was the chakra in the flag of the country. #theopenbook #Education #Educationalvideos #Studyiq #learn #Cbse #icse #ssc #generalknowledge