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Ashoka Chakra: Symbol of the Dhamma, Dependent Origination, and the Eternal Path to Liberation Through Awareness1

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Ashoka Chakra: Symbol of the Dhamma, Dependent Origination, and the Eternal Path to Liberation Through Awareness
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Republic of India

India, officially the Republic of India,is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area; the most populous country since 2023, and, since its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy.Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago. Their long occupation, predominantly in isolation as hunter-gatherers, has made the region highly diverse. Settled life emerged on the subcontinent in the western margins of the Indus river basin 9,000 years ago, evolving gradually into the Indus Valley Civilisation of the third millennium BCE. By 1200 BCE, an archaic form of Sanskrit, an Indo-European language, had diffused into India from the northwest. →

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Aaradhya School of Fine Arts Enters Indian Book of Records

Special Recognition and Commendations are conveyed to Aaradhya School of Fine Arts, for their unwavering commitment towards patriotism, by showing love, devotion and sense of attachment to a home land by being a part of the “Greatest number of people dancing for Vande Mataram by paying tribute to Indian National Flag from different locations is 3680”, achieved with passion towards National Pride Performing Western Dance to inspire, motivate and encourage on the eve of 76th Republic Day Celebrations.

Aaradhya School of Fine Arts, are being a part of the 76th Republic Day with the Theme ‘’Nation First, Always First’’ achieved a new “Indian World Record”, adjudicated by Dr. Nagarjuna Babu, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Dr. Pavani & Dr. Swarna Sri -Adjudicators Indian Book of Records at Hyderabad, Telangana, India. →
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"Tricolour Harmony: The Geometry and Glory of the Indian National Flag"

The Indian National Flag, a revered emblem of the nation's pride, unity, and sovereignty, is governed by detailed specifications outlined in the Flag Code of India. One of the key aspects of its design is the width-to-height ratio of 3:2, which ensures proportional uniformity across all its representations, be it on land, at sea, or in the air. This strict adherence to proportion is a reflection of the discipline and dignity associated with the national symbol.

The flag consists of three equal horizontal bands, saffron at the top, symbolizing courage and sacrifice; white in the middle, representing peace, honesty, and truth; and green at the bottom, signifying prosperity, growth, and the land’s fertility. These colours are not merely aesthetic choices but profound metaphors of the values that bind the Indian nation. Together, they reflect the spirit of a diverse yet unified country.

At the heart of the white band lies the Ashoka Chakra, a navy blue, 24-spoke wheel inspired by the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India's National Emblem. It represents the eternal wheel of law, justice, and dharma, signifying movement, progress, and righteousness. The meticulous symmetry of the flag, along with its symbolic elements, makes it not just a design but a philosophical expression of India's civilizational ethos and its forward-looking vision as a sovereign, secular, and democratic republic. →

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