Dharmacakra
The dharmachakra
is one of the oldest known Buddhist symbols found in Indian art,
appearing with the first surviving post-Harappan
Indian iconography in the time of the Buddhist king Aśoka.
It has been used by Buddhist nations as a symbol ever since. In its
simplest form, the Dharmachakra is recognized globally as a symbol
for Buddhism. The Ashoka
Chakra with 24 spokes, appears on the Lion
Capital of Sarnath, the official Emblem
of India and is represented at the center of the Flag
of India.
24 Spokes of Dharmachakra according Hindu religion:
1. Love
2. Courage
3. Patience
4. Peacefulness
5. Magnanimity
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Selflessness
10. Self-Control
11. Self Sacrifice
12. Truthfulness
13. Righteousness
14. Justice
15. Mercy
16. Gracefulness
17. Humility
18. Empathy
19. Sympathy
20.Spiritual Knowledge
21. Moral Values
22. Spiritual Wisdom
23. The Fear of God
24. Faith or Belief or Hope
