75th Independence Day 2022: What is the meaning of the 24 spokes of Ashok Chakra?
Independence Day 2022: India is all set to celebrate its 75 years of Independence on August 15, 2022. The 75 glorious years of India's development and Independence will be highlighted on this day along with the parade and speech at the Red Fort. Independence Day 2022 in India will also be a reminder of the country's rich history which makes it what the country is today. Like many other symbols, Ashok Chakra also is also symbolic of India's Independence and was included in the middle of the National Flag of India.
The Ashoka Chakra is the depiction of the “Dharmachakra” which is represented with 24 spokes. Ashok Chakra is also called the wheel of duty. On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, let us find out the meaning of the 24 spokes of Ashok Chakra.
Spokes in Ashoka Chakra
There are 24 spokes in the Ashoka Chakra which represent 24 qualities of a person. In other words, these spokes can be termed as the 24 religious paths made for humans. All the paths mentioned in the Ashok Chakra will lead any country on the path of progress. This is probably the reason that the designers of our National Flag removed the Charkha from it and put the Ashok Chakra in the middle of the flag.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
Thus, each spoke of the Ashok Chakra has its own meaning. All the spokes talk about the holistic development of the country. These spokes give a clear message to all the countrymen about their rights and duties. These spokes are like 24 principles that should be followed by the citizens so that the differences of caste, religion, language and attire can be minimized.
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