The bright Navy Blue wheel sitting perfectly in the center of the white band of the Indian National Flag is called the Ashok Chakra. It is not just a beautiful design; it is a profound historical and spiritual symbol deeply rooted in India's ancient Buddhist heritage.
The Ashok Chakra is also known as the 'Samay Chakra' (The Wheel of Time) or the 'Dharma Chakra' (The Wheel of Cosmic Law).
The exact color of the Chakra is legally mandated to be Navy Blue, which represents the boundless sky and the deep ocean.
There are exactly 24 lines (Spokes) inside the Ashok Chakra.
The 24 spokes represent two massive, interconnected concepts:
The 'Ashoka Chakra' is also the name of India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. The physical medal features a carving of the same wheel.
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