What do the spokes in Ashoka Chakra mean? Ashok Chakra is also called the wheel of duty. On the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, let us find out what these spokes mean. There are 24 spokes in the Ashoka Chakra which represents 24 qualities of a person. In other words, these spokes can be termed as the 24 religious paths made for humans.

The Dharma Wheel with four spokes signifies Four Noble Truths, whereas the Dharma Wheel with eight spokes represents the Eightfold Path of Buddhism. Dharma Wheel may also have ten-spoke that signify ten directions.