INFORMATION   ABOUT
INDIA   NATIONAL   EMBLEM
LION   CAPITAL   OF   ASHOKA

First Lion Capital of Ashokla become emblem of Dominion of India in December 1947 and on 26^th January 1950 Lion Capital of Ashoka officially become the National Emblem of India. From then India National Emblem Lion capital of Ashoka is using as official seal of government of India and also appears on official documents, currency and passports:-

India National Emblem Lion Capital of Ashoka derived from Lion capital of Ashoka sculpture of 3^rd Century from Ashoka Pillar:-

Lion capital of Ashoka pillar is located in Sarnath Museum at Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Around 250 BCE Lion capital of Ashoka pillar was build by Mauryan Emperor Samrat Ashoka the Great:-

Lion Capital of Ashoka have four asiatic lions which are mounted back to back on a circula base facing different directions symbolizes power, pride, courage, abilities, judgement, hard work and confidence.

Circular base have lion of North represents enlightenment, Horse of West symbolizes steed used when Buddha left fortress, Bull of South signifies zodiac sign (Taurus) of Buddha and agricultural labour and Elephant of East represents dream of Buddha's mother of white elephant in her conception separated by wheels (Dharmachakra) which represents Universal law.

NOTE:-
This portion of Lion Capital of Ashoka use in Inida National Emblem Lion capital of Ashoka. Both are different.

India National Emblem Lion Capital of Ashoka also have four asiatic Lions symbolizing power, victory, courage, pride and confidence and also representing sovereignty and ancient heritage of India. Base have hidden lions representing strength, Hourse on left represent energy, speed, progress and loyalty, Bull at right represent hard work, resilience and determination and hidden Elephant represent patience and stability. All this are separated by Dharmachakra or wheel of Law which represent dharma, righteousness and signifying duty .

In bottom a motto Satyameva Jayete is India National Motto which is a part of India National Emblem Lion Capital of Ashoka and have meaning Truth alone Triumphs or Truth always wins taken from mantra of Mundaka Upanishad, scripture of India. This powerful slogan emphasizes-
Truth ultimately prevails over falsehood and guides nations principles.

Lion Capital of Ashoka pillar sculpture have a full bloom lotus and pillar but this is not present in India National Emblem Lion Capital of Ashoka and also India National Emblem Lion Capital of Ashoka have motto Satyameva Jayete but that is not preset in Lion capital of Ashoka pillar sculpture.