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

The Ashoka Chakra, prominently featured atop Emperor Ashoka’s pillars, symbolizes the teachings of the Buddha, paṭiccasamuppāda (Dependent Origination). Its 24 spokes represent the twelve causal links that explain the cycle of suffering and its cessation, both in forward and reverse order. This profound concept emphasizes that through awareness and cessation of ignorance, the chain of birth and death can be broken.
Each spoke reflects a principle vital for human evolution, ranging from Avidyā (ignorance) to Jarāmaraṇa (old age and death). The reversal of these links signifies liberation, nibbāna, achieved through the elimination of desire and mental conditioning. Thus, the Ashoka Chakra not only represents time and righteousness but also serves as a moral compass for leading a mindful, enlightened life. →

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Tiranga with Dignity: Know the Right Way to Fly Our Pride – Uphold the Honour, Respect the Code, Celebrate the Spirit of India

Displaying the Indian National Flag correctly is a mark of deep respect and patriotism. Horizontally, saffron must always be on top; vertically, it should be on the left from the viewer’s perspective. Let’s honour the Tiranga not just in spirit, but also in proper form, upholding its dignity every time it waves. →
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Newspaper headlines on August 15, 1947

On the historic day of India’s independence, The Daily Telegraph, a prominent London-based newspaper, marked the moment with a subdued yet significant front-page headline: “India is now two dominions.” Positioned on the extreme left of the front page, the headline underscored the gravity of the subcontinent’s division, referencing the simultaneous birth of two nations, India and Pakistan. Rather than celebrating the dawn of freedom alone, the coverage reflected the geopolitical complexity of the moment, highlighting the bittersweet reality of independence intertwined with the pain of Partition. →

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