Question

What are the parts of our National emblem?

Answer 1

1. The four lions on top of the Ashoka Pillar at Samath was chosen to be our National emblem.
2. ‘Satyameva Jayate” has been inscribed at its bottom. It means truth alone triumphs.
3. The National emblem consists of two parts the upper and lower parts.
4. The upper part has four lions facing the North, South, East, and West. This is on a circular pedestal. One can see only three lions at a time.
5. The lower part has an elephant, a horse, a bull, and a lion. The ‘Wheel of righteousness’ is placed between them.