What is the Indian Emblem of India?
Q: What is the Indian Emblem of India?
A: The Indian Emblem of India is the symbol of the Republic of India, formally called 'National emblem'. It has four lions.
Q: Where did the idea for this coat of arms come from?
A: The idea for this coat of arms was taken from the Sarnath Lion Capital that was built by Indian emperor Ashoka around 250 BC using a single piece of polished sandstone.
Q: When was it adopted?
A: It was adopted on 26 January 1950, the day that India became a republic.
Q: What do the lions represent?
A: The lions represent royalty and pride.
Q: What does the wheel beneath them signify?
A: The wheel beneath the lions is called the Ashoka Chakra or Dharmachakra comes from Buddhism, representing Truth and Honesty.
Q: What do horses and bulls stand for in this symbol?
A: The horse and bull probably stand for Strength (Mental) of people in India.
Q: What does Satyamev Jayate mean?
A: Satyamev Jayate can be translated as 'Only (the one who speaks) truth will win or wins', meaning that honesty and truth are powerful forces in society and religion. It can also be translated as 'The truth alone triumphs', meaning that even after all lies and deceptions with which we have been fooled, truth will eventually emerge victorious.
