Why 24 spokes in indian flag

The dharma or Ashok chakra at the centre stands for movement and growth, with the 24 spokes symbolizing 24 virtues. It was adopted on July 22, The wheel is called the Ashoka Chakra because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, the most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka. The twenty-four principles that the spokes represent are — love, courage, patience, peacefulness, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, selflessness, self-sacrifice, truthfulness, righteousness, justice, mercy, graciousness, humility, empathy, sympathy, spiritual knowledge, supreme wisdom, supreme morality, altruism and hope.

Twenty-one Spoke:- Co-operation working together. Twenty-second Spoke:- Duties To obey your duties honestly. Twenty-third Spoke:- Rights Do not abuse your rights. 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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