Emblem of India: Every country has its own coat of arms, India also has one. This emblem of India is taken from the Ashoka pillar of Sarnath. There are four lions in it, whose faces are in all the four directions. The motto ‘Satyamev Jayate’ is written on the lower part of the coat of arms. This motto is taken from Mundakopanishad.
At the same time, this coat of arms was adopted by India on 26 January 1950. But today we are going to talk about that part of this royal symbol, on which probably no one pays much attention. We are talking about the running horse, elephant, bull and lion made on its lower part. Today in this article we will give you information about this.
what is the meaning of these animals
It is said about these four animals that they represent the four directions of India. However, these animals do not mean just that. Every animal present here is special. There is a whole story hidden behind all this. Let us tell you that when this royal symbol was made for the first time, it was made by carving a monolith stone. Along with this, you must have seen that there is a cycle among all these animals… Let us tell you that this is the Ashoka Chakra which is also present in our tricolor.
meaning of horse running west
The horse shown running downwards in the coat of arms of India is running towards the west. This horse represents the Kanthak horse. It has been said about the Kanthak horse that it was used by Mahatma Buddha while leaving his royal life.
elephant running east
In this royal symbol, an elephant is also seen running towards the east. This elephant represents a dream. This dream is not a common dream, but it was the dream of Queen Maya, in which a white elephant enters her womb.
bull running south
As such, the bull is the vehicle of our adorable Lord Shiva, but here the bull running towards the south has nothing to do with it. Actually, this bull represents the sign of Taurus zodiac. Let us tell you that Buddha was born in this month.
lion running north
This lion is different from the four lions which are made towards the top of the coat of arms of India. Actually, this lion is seen running towards the north. It shows the attainment of knowledge. Let us tell you that these four animals are seen going round and round, that is, it is like a race that will go on till eternity and there is a cycle of existence among all of them.
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