Ashoka Chakra is also called the Wheel Of Duty.

The Ashoka Chakra is the depiction of the “Dharmachakra” which is represented with 24 spokes.

24 Rishis wielded the whole power of the Gayatri mantra containing 24 letters.

All the 24 spokes of the Dharma Chakra are the representation of the 24 rishis of the Himalayas in which Vishvamitra is first and Yajnavalkya the last.

The Ashoka chakra is also known as Samay Chakra in which the 24 spokes represent 24 hours of the day and is the symbol of the movement of the time.

The Chakra signifies that there is life in movement and death in stagnation.

The meaning of every spoke put in the Ashok Chakra:

1st Spoke – Chastity (inspires to live a simple life)

2nd Spoke – Health (inspires to be healthy from body and mind)

3rd Spoke – Peace (To maintain peace & harmony throughout the country)

4th Spoke – Sacrifice (To be ready for any sacrifice for the sake of the country and society)

5th Spoke – Morality (To maintain high morality in professional and personal life)

6th Spoke – Service (Ready to serve country and society when needed)

7th Spoke – Forgiveness (A feeling of forgiveness towards humans and other creatures)

8th Spoke – Love (feeling of love towards the country and all other creatures of God)

9th Spoke – Friendship (To have cordial relation with all the citizens)

10th Spoke – Fraternity (To develop a sense of brotherhood in the country)

11th Spoke – Organization (Strengthening the unity and integrity of the nation)

12th Spoke – Welfare (Participation in welfare activities related to country and society)

13th Spoke – Prosperity (Actively participate in the development of the country)

14th Spoke – Industry (To assist the country in its industrial progress)

15th Spoke – Safety (To be always ready for the protection of the country)

16th Spoke – Awareness (To be aware of the truth and don’t believe in rumours)

17th Spoke – Equality (Establishment of a society based on equality)

18th Spoke – Artha ( Optimum utilization of money)

19th Spoke – Policy (To have faith in the country’s policy)

20th Spoke – Justice (Talking about justice for all)

21th Spoke – Co-operation (working together)

22nd Spoke – Duties (To obey your duties honestly)

23rd Spoke – Rights (Do not abuse your rights)

24th Spoke – Wisdom (To have knowledge beyond books)