National Emblem of India

courage, pride and confidence. It stands on a circular abacus which is girded by four smaller animals, which is symbolize as the guardians of the four directions- the lion of the north, the elephant of the east, the horse of the south, and the bull of the west.
The Bull represents hard work and steadfastness, Elephant represents strength, Lion represents bravery and the Horse represents loyalty, speed, and energy.and the animals are separated by dharmachakra.
The Dharma Chakra features right below the four lions, has 24 spokes which represent 24 hours in a day, signifying that time cannot be bounded and its passage is inevitable.
The abacus rests on a lotus in full bloom, which means fountainhead (creativity/fullness) of life. The motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the emblem, which is a quote from Mundaka Upanishad in Devanagari script and means ‘truth alone triumphs’.
There are other versions of the symbol as well. In Buddhism, the animals represent four phases of Buddha’s life and in Hinduism, it is said to depict the reign of emperor Ashoka in the four geographical directions and the wheel means his enlightened rule.

confidence, and pride, mounted on a circular base. At the bottom is a horse and a bull, and at its center is a wheel (Dharma chakra). The abacus is girded with a frieze of sculptures in high relief of The Lion of the North, The Horse of the West, The Bull of the South and The Elephant of the East, separated by intervening wheels, over a lotus in full bloom, exemplifying the fountainhead of life and creative inspiration. Carved from a single block of sandstone, the polished capital is crowned by the Wheel of the Law (Dharma Chakra).
In the emblem finally adopted, only three lions are visible, the fourth being hidden from view. The wheel appears in relief in the centre of the abacus, with a bull on the right and a galloping horse on the left, and outlines of Dharma Chakras on the extreme right and left. A horse and a bull are represented right below the abacus. The bull represents hard work and steadfastness, while the horse represents loyalty, speed, and energy. The bell-shaped lotus beneath the abacus has been omitted.[8]
Forming an integral part of the emblem is the motto inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script: Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit: सत्यमेव जयते; lit. "Truth alone triumphs").[9] This is a quote from Mundaka Upanishad,[10] the concluding part of the sacred Hindu Vedas

adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. The abacus has sculptures of a bull, a horse, a lion and an elephant. In the national emblem, three lions are visible; the abacus shows a bull and horse separated by a dharma chakra; the outlines of two more dharma chakras are visible on either side of the abacus. While Buddhist interpretations say the animals represent different phases of the Buddha’s life, non-religious interpretations say they depict the reign of emperor Ashoka in the four geographical directions, while the wheels depict his enlightened rule. The capital was adopted as the national emblem on January 26, 1950. It was chosen as a symbol of contemporary India’s reaffirmation of its ancient commitment to world peace and goodwill. Current Status The national emblem is a symbol of the Government of India and is used on official documents; it is the official seal of the President of India and the Central and state governments. The symbol is recognised internationally as representing the Republic of India, and is found on all passports and other international documents.     The Lion Capital has received its due attention too. After being removed from the Ashok Column, it has been housed in the Sarnath Museum since 1910. It is kept at a temperature between 200C and 240C, and humidity of 45 to 55 percent. Placed behind a railing, it is guarded by personnel from the Uttar Pradesh police force. In 2013, the museum had 3.27 lakh visitors.   Although government officials were forthcoming with information about the national emblem and the Lion Capital, attempts to get an official quote got tangled in bureaucratic machinery. 

3rd Century BC. The third Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka was a great conqueror and he established the first true empire in India. Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after witnessing the endless bloodshed his quests wrought over the country.
Thereafter, instead of conquests and wars, he made non-violence, spiritualism, compassion and peaceful co-existence the cornerstones of his administration. He erected a number of sculptures and stone carvings throughout his kingdom to preach the tenets of Buddhism among his people.
The Lion Capital was erected by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka during the year 250 BC to mark the spot where Buddha imparted his knowledge of Dharma to his five disciples, who in turn spread the great monk’s teachings all over the world. Many such other pillars were erected by the Emperor but most of them contain a single animal on top. 

the top of Aśoka pillar at Sarnath, which is an important Buddhist site, as this is believed to be the place where Siddhārtha Gautama (Gautama Buddha) first taught the Dharma, and Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.
The history behind the National Emblem’s inspiration dates back to the 3rd Century BC. The third Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka was a great conqueror and he established the first true empire in India. Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after witnessing the endless bloodshed his quests wrought over the country.
Built-in 250 BC, the pillar is also called Aśoka Column and stands strong even today.
Thereafter, instead of conquests and wars, he made non-violence, spiritualism, compassion and peaceful co-existence the cornerstones of his administration. He erected a number of sculptures and stone carvings throughout his kingdom to preach the tenets of Buddhism among his people.
After witnessing the bloodshed in the Kalinga war, Ashoka was filled with grief and remorse and chose a non-violent and peaceful approach to life and adopted Buddhism.
To spread the message of love and peace, he built several sculptures, stupas, and religious sites. The Lion Capital is one of the most famous architecture under his name.

of India and appears on all Indian currency as well. It also functions as the national emblem of India in many places and appears prominently on Indian passports. The Ashoka Chakra (wheel) on its base features in the centre of the national flag of India.
The usage of the emblem is regulated and restricted under State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 under which, no individual or private organisation is permitted to use the emblem for official correspondence.
The actual Sarnath capital features four Asiatic lions standing back to back, symbolising power, courage, confidence, and pride, mounted on a circular base. At the bottom is a horse and a bull, and at its center is a wheel (Dharma chakra). The abacus is girded with a frieze of sculptures in high relief of The Lion of the North, The Horse of the West, The Bull of the South and The Elephant of the East, separated by intervening wheels, over a lotus in full bloom, exemplifying the fountainhead of life and creative inspiration. Carved from a single block of sandstone, the polished capital is crowned by the Wheel of the Law (Dharma Chakra).
In the emblem finally adopted, only three lions are visible, the fourth being hidden from view. The wheel appears in relief in the centre of the abacus, with a bull on the right and a galloping horse on the left, and outlines of Dharma Chakras on the extreme right and left. A horse and a bull are represented right below the abacus. The bull represents hard work and steadfastness, while the horse represents loyalty, speed, and energy. The bell-shaped lotus beneath the abacus has been omitted.[8]
Forming an integral part of the emblem is the motto inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script: Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit: सत्यमेव जयते; lit. "Truth alone triumphs").[9] This is a quote from Mundaka Upanishad,[10] the concluding part of the sacred Hindu Vedas.

and the present of India, and it was on January 26, 1950, the historic moment when India became a republic. and This symbol is the pride of every Indian.
A symbol of the country’s integrity and sovereignty,

symbolizes power, courage, and confidence. It stands on a circular abacus which is girded by four smaller animals, which is symbolic of guardians of the four directions- the lion of the north, the elephant of the east, the horse of the south, and the bull of the west.
The Bull represents hard work and steadfastness, Elephant represents strength, Lion represents bravery and the Horse represents loyalty, speed, and energy.
The Dharma Chakra features right below the four lions, has 24 spokes which represent 24 hours in a day, signifying that time cannot be bounded and its passage is inevitable. It also provides the teaching of always moving forward in life.
The abacus rests on a lotus in full bloom, which means fountainhead (creativity/fullness) of life. The motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the emblem, which is a quote from Mundaka Upanishad in Devanagari script and means ‘truth alone triumphs’.
There are other versions of the symbol as well. In Buddhism, the animals represent four phases of Buddha’s life and in Hinduism, it is said to depict the reign of emperor Ashoka in the four geographical directions and the wheel means his enlightened rule.

of India on all official documents that represent the Republic of India. It is the official seal of the President of India and the Central and state governments. If you notice, all Indian currency, passports, and Government official letterheads carry that symbol as well.
Lion Capital has been moved from the Ashok Column to the Sarnath Museum and has been preserved there under the strict supervision of Uttar Pradesh police force since 1910. There, it is kept at a temperature between 200C and 240C, and humidity of 45 to 55 percent.

3rd Century BC.
The third Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka was a great conqueror and he established the first true empire in India.
After witnessing the bloodshed in the Kalinga war, Ashoka was filled with grief and chose a non-violent and peaceful approach to life and adopted Buddhism.
2Thereafter, instead of conquests and wars, he made non-violence, spiritualism and peaceful co-existence the cornerstones(foundation) of his administration.
3The Lion Capital was constructed by him during the year 250 BC at sarnath which mark the spot where Buddha imparted his knowledge of Dharma to his five disciples, who in turn spread the great monk’s teachings all over the world. Many such other pillars were made by the Emperor but most of them contain a single animal on top.
He erected(establish) a number of sculptures , stupas and stone carvings throughout his kingdom to teach the principles of Buddhism among his people and To spread the message of love and peace. And from them The Lion Capital is one of the most famous architecture under his name.