What is ashok chakra?

The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Dharma Chakra. It is a wheel featuring 24 spokes.

• It is prominently displayed on the national flag of India, taking the place of the charkha (spinning wheel) on earlier versions of the flag.
• The "Chakra" represents the "wheel of law" in Buddhism.

Important Aspects:

• Symbolism: Each spoke on the wheel represents 24 qualities of an ideal human being or "Dharma". https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Dharma
• Appearance: It is navy blue in color and present at the center of the white band of the Indian National Flag.
• Origin: It has been taken from the "Lion Capital of Ashoka" at Sarnath. https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Lion%20Capital%20of%20Ashoka which was erected by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka.
• Significance: It symbolizes righteousness and progress.