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Now we have the Ashoka Chakra :ashoka: as emoji on !

For those who don't know, the Ashokan Chakra was inscribed on the Lion Capital (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion_Cap) by the Mauryan (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurya_E) Emperor Ashoka the Great (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashoka).

The 24-spiked Ashoka Chakra wheel is charged on the flag of Republic of India, where it symbolizes 'progress'.

The Chakra wheel is also considered sacred in , , , and in some Yogic traditions.

A wheel inspired by the :ashoka: can also be seen on the flag (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_), which was adopted in 1971 by the World Romani Congress.

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