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The Ashoka Chakra (Transl: Ashoka's wheel) is an Indian symbol which is a depiction of the Dharmachakra. It is called so because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka , most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka . [1]
The Ashoka Chakra (alternative spelling: Ashok Chakra, lit. ' Wheel of Ashoka ') is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
YearRankRecipientBranch20212019Territorial Army (Indian Army)20182017Jan 26, 2023 · Ashoka Chakra is a wheel with 24 spokes that represents the Dharma Chakra, the moral and ethical principles of Indian culture. It originated from the Ashoka Empire and is a symbol of peace, progress, spirituality and national identity.
- The first Spoke:- Chastity (inspires to live a simple life)
- Second Spoke:- Health (inspires to be healthy from body and mind)
- Third Spoke:- Peace (To maintain peace & harmony throughout the country)
- Fourth Spoke:- Sacrifice (To be ready for any sacrifice for the sake of the country and society)
The Flag of India has the Ashoka Chakra at its center representing the Dharmachakra.
Being a follower of Buddha, Samrat Ashoka built a Sarnath pillar consisting of a Ashoka Chakra, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first speech and taught Dharma to his five monks. The Sarnath Pillar is one amongst the many pillars erected by Samrat Ashok to convey the principles of Buddhism.
Aug 1, 2022 · The Ashoka Chakra was suggested by B.R. Ambedkar to honour the warrior-turned-pacifist Buddhist emperor Ashoka. The chakra was modelled after the ‘wheel of dharma,’ a religious motif from Hinduism, Jainism, and especially Buddhism.
