WHAT IS THE MEANING OF 24 SPOKES OF ASHOKA CHAKRA?

Ashoka Chakra is the depiction of the Dharma Chakra having 24 spokes.

👉It was adopted on 22 July , 1947.

👉Most Visible use of the Ashoka Chakra today is at the Centre of the Flag of India.

👉It is in Navy Color having White Background.

👉It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

👉India's Highest peacetime Military Decoration awarded for Valour, Courageous action or Self - Sacrifice away from the Battlefield is also called Ashoka Chakra.  

👉The Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes which inspires every Indian to work tirelessly for 24 hours. 

👉The first 12 spokes represent 12 stages of suffering. Next 12 spokes represent no cause no effect.

1. Chastity ( Inspires to live a Simple Life )

2. Health (Inspires to be healthy from body and mind. )

3. Peace ( To maintain peace and harmony thoughts in the Country )

4. Sacrifice ( To be ready for any sacrifice for the sake of the Country and Society )

5. Morality (To maintain high morality in personal and professional life.)

6. Service ( Ready to serve Country and Society when needed )

7. Forgiveness ( A feeling of forgiveness towards humans and other creatures )

8. Love ( feeling of love towards Country and other creatures of the God )

9. Friendship ( To have cordial relation with all the Citizens )

10. Fraternity ( To develop a sense of brotherhood in Country )

11. Organization   ( Strengthening the Unity and Integrity of the Nation ) 

12. Welfare  ( Participation in the Welfare activities in the Country and Society. )

 

13. Prosperity ( Actively Participate in the development of the Country )

14. Industry ( To assist the Country in its Industrial progress )

15. Safety ( To be always ready for the the protection of the Country )

16. Awareness ( To be always aware of the truth and don't believe in rumours ) 

17. Equality ( Establishment of a Society based on Equality. )

18. Artha  ( Optimum utilization of money )

19. Policy ( To have faith in the Country's Policy )

20. Justice  ( Talking for Justice for all ) 

21. Co-operation ( Working together )

22. Duties ( To Obey your duties honestly )

23. Rights  ( Do not abuse your Rights )

24. Wisdom ( To have knowledge beyond books )