question_answer 7)

Write a short paragraph explaining to Roshan why the lions are shown on our currency notes. List at least one other object on which you see them.  

Answer:

If you look at the Ashokan pillar at Samath (or a picture of it) you will find the capital of the pillar has four lions sitting back to back. The lion represents the attainment of Buddhahood. The four lions surmounting the capital symbolize the kingship of the Buddha and his roar over the four directions. There is also a non-religious interpretation to the symbol, describing the four lions as the symbol of Ashoka's rule in the four directions. Just as Buddha and his follower Ashoka wanted to spread the message of peace and friendship. Similarly India after gained independece wanted to spread the same message. So, India adopted the emblem of four lions after gained independence. We can find this emblems on the cars of the President of India, Prime Minister and the others Indian dignitaries. It can also be seen on the epaulette.