----- Original Message ----- From: Bosco - Goanet Volunteer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 7:26 PM Subject: [Goanet]The meaning of Chakra
> On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 20:40:31 +0100, "Fernando Peres da Costa > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>" wrote: > > Dear Mr. Lobo, > > Not that I am so terribly erudite in such matters. But I do know for certain, > that Chakra was the symple metallic gadget that was used by Mahatma Gandhi and > other true fighters for Indias Independence, for spinning cotton-material for > use by Indians for their dresses, thus obnviating the need to import cloth from > England. Besides, the cotton or linen cloth is much more agreeable for our body > and best suited for Indian climate. > > Hope this contributes a wee bee of info,with regard to the the Chakra. > > A booklet issued by "AP Publishers" (date unknown) entitled "The National Flag and The National Anthem" says: �The national flag consists of three colours e.g. saffron on the top, white in the middle and green at �the bottom. � �Saffron:- Indicative of enthusiasm and sacrifice �White:- Indicative of truth and peace �Green:- Indicative of faith and bravery. � �On the white strap of the National Flag there is Ashok Chakra blue in colour having 24 spokes. The Chakra signifies motion and progress�. I think that the spinning wheel referred to by Joe Lobo and Fernando Peres da Costa is not this "Chakra" but is called "Charka". Jorge ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
