What does ashok chakra indicate in national flag ?
The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharmachakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The most visible use of the Ashoka Chakra today is at the centre of the National flag of the Republic of India , where it is rendered in a Navy-blue colour on a White background, by replacing the symbol of Charkha (Spinning wheel) of the pre-independence versions of the flag. According to Hindu religion, Puranas mentioned that only 24 Rishis wielded the whole power of the Gayatri Mantra. These 24 rishis in Himalayas are represented through the 24 letters of the Gayatri Mantra. All the 24 spokes of Dharmachakra are the representation of all these 24 rishis of Himalayas, in which Vishvamitra is first and Yajnavalkya is last who governs the religion (Dharma). Ashoka Chakra is a symbol of Dharmchakra and is also known as Samay Chakra in which all the 24 spokes represents 24 hours of the day and symbolizes the movement of the time. The 24 Spokes of Ashoka Chakra according Hindu religion: Love Courage Patience Peacefulness Magnanimity Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Selflessness Self-Control Self Sacrifice Truthfulness Righteousness Justice Mercy Gracefulness Humility Empathy Sympathy Spiritual Knowledge Moral Values Spiritual Wisdom The Fear of God Faith or Belief or Hope