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The coat of arms of India has four Indian lions standing on a circle. The idea was taken from the Sarnath Lion Capital that was built by an Indian emperor named Ashoka. He built it around 250 BCE using a single piece of polished sandstone.
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Cœur de Lion, or Lion Heart.
The lion in ancient Mesopotamia was the symbol of the goddess, Ishtar.
The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath was erected during the reign of Emperor Ashoka, which is generally dated to around 250 BCE. This pillar commemorates the Buddha's first sermon, delivered at Sarnath. It is one of several pillars built by Ashoka across his empire, featuring intricate carvings and the famous Lion Capital at its top.
That is India. India's national emblem has 4 lions. All facing in opposite directions. It has been obtained from The Ashoka Pillar.
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The wheel in Ashoka's Lion Capital symbolizes the Dharmachakra, or Wheel of Law, representing Buddhism and the teachings of the Buddha. It signifies Ashoka's commitment to upholding these principles and promoting peace, harmony, and righteousness throughout his empire.
1. Lion is a symbol of victory and four lions meanse victory over four directions east, west, south and north of Ashoka the great. Also Ashoka the great was called a chakravartin or a great emepror over all directions. 2.Lion may be also the symbol of mightyness and bravery.
King Ashoka had the lion capital at sarnath carved and its stambha raised some time around 250bce.
If you look at the Ashoka pillar at Sarnath (or a picture of it) you will find the capital of the pillar has 4 lions sitting back to back. The lion represents the attainment of Buddha-hood. The four lions surmounting the capital symbolize the kingship of the Buddha and his roar over the four directions. The four lions (one hidden from view) represent Power, Courage, Pride and Confidence. There is also a non-religious interpretation to the symbol, describing the four lions as the symbol of Ashoka rule in four directions. Just like Buddha, his follower Ashoka wanted to spread the message of peace and friendship. Similarly India after she gained independence wanted to spread the same message. So India adopted the emblem of 4 lions after she gained independence. That is why the emblem is used on indian currencies.
it is because it signifies the four directions North, South, East, and West each lion was kept to have a look on all the four directions........... the lions are a symbol of courage and bravery
The national emblem of India is the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which features four lions standing back to back on a circular abacus adorned with other animal figures. It originates from the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath, dating back to the 3rd century BCE, which was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka. The emblem symbolizes power, courage, and confidence. As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, the Chief Minister of India is not applicable since India is a union of states with multiple Chief Ministers; each state has its own CM.
It was originally found atop of asoka pillar at sarnath.