Subhashitas

Abirmoya S. & Abhijeet S.

Subhasitas - Introduction
Prithvyayam treeni ratnani Jalam, Annam, Shubhashitam,
Mudhai Paashankhandeshu Ratnasangnya Pradiyate.
There are three jewels in this earth. They are water, food and Subhaashita!! But
the Fools call the pieces of rocks as Jewels!
Subhashita : Sanskrit aphorisms or maxims. Subhashita : Sanskrit aphorisms or maxims.
Su in Sanskrit means good; bhashita means spoken; which together means well
spoken. Subhashitas in Sanskrit are short verses that convey thoughtful messages
or words of wisdom. It is a collection of vast experiences of people seen as pearls
of wisdom.
They are known for their inherent moral and ethical advice, instructions in worldly
wisdom and guidance in making righteous deeds.
Subhasitas - Introduction
Subhasitas are compiled as collections (Books) or used as slogans.
Many precious words from our ancient texts are used in Modern days Institutions.
May it be Technical, Financial , Defense or Educational institutions.
Knowingly or UN-knowingly we use, touch upon these gems of words in our Knowingly or UN-knowingly we use, touch upon these gems of words in our
daily life.
Subhasitas - Sources
Various sources of Subhasitas are :
The Vedas and ancient scriptures like Bhagvad Gita, Puranas, Ramayana, and
Mahabharata
The works of many ancient Indian scholars like
Bharthari (1st century BC)
Chanakya (3rd century BC)
Kalidasa (5th century AD)
Bhavabhuti (8th century AD)
Bhallata (10th century AD)
Somadeva Bhatta (11th century AD)
Kshemendra (11th century AD)
Kalhana (12th century AD)
Nation & States
Republic of India
Motto - Satyameva Jayate
Meaning : Only truth prevails
Source: Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6
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SatyamEva jayate naanritam satyena pantha vitato devayanah
yenaa kramantyarushayo hyaasakaamaa yatra tat satyasya paramam nidhaanam
Meaning: Only truth prevails, not untruth; by the path of truth is laid out, the Divine way,
on which the sages of the past, fulfilled in their desires, attain the supreme treasure of
Truth
Lok Sabha
Motto: Dharma Chakra Pravartanaya
Meaning: To set forth the Wheel of Law.
Source: Teaching by Buddha at Sarnath (Sayukta gama of the Sarvstivda
school)
Verse: When the wheel of Dhamma had been set rolling by the Blessed One, the
devas of the earth raised the cry: At Vransi, in the Deer Park at Isipatana, devas of the earth raised the cry: At Vransi, in the Deer Park at Isipatana,
the incomparable wheel of Dhamma has been set rolling by the Blessed One
and it cant be stopped by any samana or brahmin or deva or mra or brahma
or anyone whomsoever in the world.
(Translation from Pali: Turning the Wheel of Truth by Ajahn Suchitto)
Nepal
Motto: Janani Janmabhumis cha Svargad api gariyasi
Meaning: Mother and motherland are greater than heaven
Source: Valmiki Ramayan
Context: This was said by Ram to Lakshaman after victory in Lanka.
Verse: Verse:
api svarnamayi lankaa na me lakShmaNa rochate
jananii janmabhumishca swargaadapi gariiyasi
Meaning:
Hey Lakshman, Even though Lanka is full of gold (Swarna Mayi),
it doesn't give me happiness.
Mother and motherland are much greater than heaven.
Goa
Motto: Sarve Bhadrani Pasyantu Ma Kaschid Duhkhabhag bhavet
Meaning: May all experience prosperity, may none suffer
Source: Prayer composed by Adi Sankaracharya
Verse:
Om sarveshaam swastir bhavatu, Sarveshaam shantir bhavatu
Sarveshaam poornam bhavatu, Sarveshaam mangalam bhavatu
Sarve bhavantu sukhinah, Sarve santu niraamayaah
Sarve bhadraani pashyantu, Ma kaschit duhkha bhaag bhavet
Om, shantih, shantih, shantih.
Meaning: Auspiciousness (swasti) be unto all; peace (shanti) be unto all; fullness
(poornam) be unto all; prosperity (mangalam) be unto all.
[Oh Lord], may all [entire mankind] be happy; May all be healthy;
May all experience prosperity; May none (in the world) suffer.
May peace, peace, peace be unto us and all the beings of the world.
Maharashtra
Motto: Rajayasya mudra bhadraya rajate
Meaning: State will seek welfare of the people
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Pratipachandra lekheva vardishnuvishwa vandita
shahasunoshivashaishya mudra bhadraya rajate.. shahasunoshivashaishya mudra bhadraya rajate..
Verse:
Pratipachandra lekheva vardishnuvishwa vandita
Maharashtrasya Rajayasya mudra bhadraya rajate..
Meaning:
Ever-Increasing Like The Crescent Moon, The state of Maharashtra will
always seek the welfare of the people.'
Kerala
Motto: Tamasoma Jyotir Gamaya
Meaning: (Lead us) From Untruth to Truth
Source: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28
Verse: Asato Ma Sad Gamaya;
Tamaso Ma Joytir Gamaya;
Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya;
Om' Shantih; Shantih; Shanthi
Meaning:
O Lord, Lead Us From Untruth To Truth,
Lead Us From Darkness To Light,
Lead Us From Death To Immortality,
Let there be peace, and peace, and peace in me, in my environment and in the
forces that act upon me.
Other Institutes: IIT, Kanpur; NIT, Calicut; NIT, Srinagar; Berhampur University, Orissa;
Osmania University, AP; University of Kannur, Kerala; CBSE - Asato Ma Sadgamaya,
Financial Institutions
Reserve Bank of India
Motto: Buddhau Saranam Anvicha
Meaning: Seek Refuge in Reason
Let intelligence be your sole quest
Source: Bhagavat Gita 2:49 (Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
Durena hyavaram karma buddhi yoga dhananjaya
Buddhau saranamanvicha krpanaha phala hetavaha
Meaning:
O Dhananjaya (Arjuna), work with desire or for result is indeed far inferior to
that performed with the mind undisturbed by thoughts of results. Seek refuge
in this evenness of mind. It is pitiable upon them who think and act for results.
Income Tax Department
Motto: Kosha Moolo Dandaha
Meaning: Revenue is the backbone of governance
Source: Arthashastra (Kautilya)
Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India
Motto: ya esa suptesu jagarti
Meaning: One who is awake amongst those who are asleep
Source: Katha Upanishad
Verse:
Ya esa suptesu jagarti kamam kamam Puruso nirmimanah | Ya esa suptesu jagarti kamam kamam Puruso nirmimanah |
Tadeva sukram tad brahma tadevamrtamucyate |
Tasminlokah sritah sarve tadu natyeti Kascan | etad vai tat ||
Meaning:
That person who is awake in those that sleeps, shaping desire after desire that,
indeed, is the pure. That is Brahman that, indeed, is called the immortal. In it all the
worlds rest and no one ever goes beyond it. This, verily, is that, hamam hamam :
desire after desire, really objects of desire. Even dream objects like objects of
walking consciousness are due to the Supreme Person. Even dream consciousness
is a proof of the existence of the self.
Life Insurance Corporation of
India
Motto: Yogakshemam Vahamyaham
Meaning: I shall take care of the well being of my devotees
Source: Bhagavat Gita 9.22 (Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
ananyas chintayanto mam ye janaha paryupasathe ananyas chintayanto mam ye janaha paryupasathe
thesham nithyabhiyukthanaam yogakshemam vahamyaham
Meaning:
For those who are always absorbed in thoughts of me, and who worship me
with one pointed devotion by every means, I myself carry their necessities and
take care of their well being.
Tourism Development
Corporation of India
Motto: Athithi Devo Bhavah
Meaning: Treat guest as god
Source: Taittiriya Upanishad (Chapter 11, Verse 2)
Verse:
Deva pithrukaryabhyam na pramadhithavyayam; mathru devo bhavah; Deva pithrukaryabhyam na pramadhithavyayam; mathru devo bhavah;
Pithru devo bhavah; Aacharya devo bhavah; Athithi devo bhavah;
Yaanyanavadyaani karmaani; thani sevithavyani; no itharani;
Yaanyasmakam sucharithani; thani thvayopasyani;
Meaning:
One should not neglect ones duties to the gods and ancestors. Treat your
mother as god. Treat your father as god. Treat your teacher as god. Treat your
guest as god. Whatever deeds are faultless; these are to be performed not by
others. Whatever good works have been performed by us, those should be
performed by you not by others.
Judicial Institution
Supreme Court of India
Motto: Yato Dharma Tato Jayah
Meaning: Where there is Dharma there is Victory
Source: Mahabharata
Verse:
Yato Krishna Tato Dharmah Yato Krishna Tato Dharmah
Yato Dharma Tato Jayah
Meaning:
Gandhari, the mother of Kauravas at the end after losing her hundred sons in the
battle . realizes at last and tells
Where there is Lord Krishna there is Dharma and where there is Dharma there is
Victory.
Armed Forces Tribunal
Motto: Yato Nyaya Tato Jayah
Meaning: Where there is Justice there is Victory
Source: Subhashita
Defence Insti./Orgs.
DRDO
Motto: Balasya moolam vijnanam
Meaning: Knowledge is the basis for Power
Indian Navy
Motto:Shamno Varuna
Meaning: May lord of the Seas (Varuna) be auspicious unto us
Source: Taittiriya Upanishad
Verse:
Om' shamnO mitrah sham varunah; shamnO bhavatvaryama
Shamno indro brihaspatihi; shamno vishnu rurukramah
Namo brahmane, namaste vayo Tvameva pratyaksham brahmasi
Tvameva pratyakshambrahma vadishyami Rutham vadishyami, sathyam vadishaymi Tvameva pratyakshambrahma vadishyami Rutham vadishyami, sathyam vadishaymi
Tan mamavatu, tad vaktaramavatu Avatu mam avatu vaktaramm
Om' Shanti Shanti Shanti Hi
Meaning:
May the Sun God (Mitra), the god of the Ocean (Varuna) and the God of the manes (Aryama) be
auspicious to us,
May Indra and Brihaspati be auspicious to us May Vishnu be auspicious to us
Salutations to Brahman, Salutation to Vayu. You indeed are the perceptible truth.
I understand you to be the laws of ritamand satyam.
Let the laws protect me, let them protect the one who speaks (the truth)
Protect me, protect the one who speaks (the truth)
On shanti shanti shanti hi
Indian Air Force
Motto: Nabha Sparsham Diptam
Meaning: Touch the Sky with Glory
Source: Bhagavat Gita 11.24 (Arjuna to Krishna)
Verse:
nabhah-sparsham diptamaneka varnam, vyattananam
diptavishalanethram diptavishalanethram
drishtva hi thvam pravyathitantar atma, dhruthim na vindami saman cha
vishnu
Meaning:
O Vishnu, On seeing you touching the sky, shining in many color, with
mouths wide open, with large fiery eyes, I am terrified at heart, and
find no courage nor peace.
The Madras Regiment, Indian
Army
Motto: Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha
Meaning: It is a glory to die doing ones duty
Source: Bhagavat Gita 3.35 (Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
Shreyan swadhramo vigunah paradharmath swanushtithath
Swadharme nidhanam shreyaha paradharmo bayavaha Swadharme nidhanam shreyaha paradharmo bayavaha
Meaning:
It is better to perform ones own duty though imperfect, than to perform anothers
duty perfectly.
Its better even if you die in doing ones Dharma. It is dangerous to perform
anothers Dharma.
Indian Coast Guard
Motto: Vayam Rakshamaha
Meaning: We (Vayam) Protect (Rakshamah)
Source: Valmiki Ramayana (Canto 66, Verse 27)
Context: Monkey Prince Angada (Son of Vali) to other monkey soldiers
who fled the battle field with Kumbakarnas attack.
Verse: Verse:
Palayanena choddishtah paranaan rakshamahe vayam
Ekena bahavo bhagna yasho nasham gamishyati
Meaning:
If though distinguished (in war), we protect our life by fleeing, when
routed by one, even though many, our glory will come to an end.
Research and Analysis Wing
(RAW)
Motto: Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshitah
- Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah
Meaning: Dharma protects when it is protected
Source: Manusmriti 8.15
Verse:
Dharma eva hato hanti, dharmo rakshati rakshitah Dharma eva hato hanti, dharmo rakshati rakshitah
Thasmath dharmo na hantavyo ma no dharmo hato vageeth
Meaning:
Dharma, when destroyed, destroys; Dharma protects when it is protected
Therefore Dharma must not be violated, otherwise violated dharma
destroys us.
Other Institutes: National Law School of India
Motto: Laksh Vedh
Meaning: Destroy the target with precision.
Source: Mahabharata Adi Parva (Swayamvara Parva)
Context: Panchala King Drupada proclaiming the Swayamvara of
Draupadi thus said:
Verse:
No 3 Squadron (Cobras), IAF
Verse:
Idam Sajyam DhanuH kruthva sajyenaanena saayakaiH
Ateetya LakshyamYo Veddhaa sa labdha mat sutaam iti
Meaning:
He that will string this bow with these well adorned arrows shoot the
target in this machine with precision shall obtain my daughter.
Motto: Yudhaya kruta nishchayah
Meaning: Fight with determination
Source: Bhagavat Gita 2.36 (Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
No 10 Squadron (Daggers), IAF
hato va prapsyasi swargam jithva va bhokshyase mahim
thasmathutthishta kauntheya yudhaya krita nischayaha
Meaning:
O Kaunteya (Arjuna), if you are killed in the battle you will attain swarga,
and if you are victorious you will enjoy this earthly kinigdom.
Therefore, stand up and fight with determination.
Other Institutes: The Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army
INS Vikrant
Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier(Decommissioned)
Motto:Jayema Sam Yudhi Sprdhah
Meaning: I conquer all those who fight against me
Source: Rig Veda (Mandala 1, Sutra 8, Mantra 3)
Verse:
Indra tvotasa Aa vayam vajram ghana dadhimahi
Jayema sam yudhi sprdhah
Meaning:
O thunder armed Indra, with your help, may we lift up the thunder bolt and
conquer all our enemies in fight.
INS Delhi
Indian Navy Destroyer
Motto: Sarvato Jayam Icthami
Meaning: I seek victory from everywhere
Source: Subhashitam
Verse:
Sarvato jayam anv icchet
putrat shishyat para-jayam putrat shishyat para-jayam
Meaning:
Let a person seek victory from everywhere,
but seek to be defeated from one's own son,
one's own offspring and from one's own disciple
INS Mysore
Indian Navy Destroyer
Motto: Na Bibhethi kathachana
Meaning: Is never afraid of
Source: Maha Upanishad (Chapter 4, Verse 70)
Verse:
Tatbrahmaanandamadvandvam nirgunam satyachidganam
Viditvaa svaatmano roopam na bibheti kathachana Viditvaa svaatmano roopam na bibheti kathachana
Meaning:
One is never afraid of (and from nothing) on knowing the nature of
the self as supreme happiness that is unequalled, devoid of all
properties and one mass of truth and consciousness.
INS Mumbai
Indian Navy Destroyer
Motto: Aham paryaptham thvithamethesham balam
Meaning: I am competent to fight with that strength (strength of enemy)
Source: Bhagavat Gita (Chapter 1-Arjunavishadayoga, Verse 10)
Context: Duryodhan, having seen the Pandava forces in the Kurukshetra
battle field, told Dronacharya.
Verse: Verse:
Aparyaptham tad asmaakam balam bhishmabhirakshitham
Paryaptham thvithamethesham balambhimabhirakshitham
Meaning:
This, our army, protected by Bhishma is uncountable, but that army of
theirs, protected by Bhima is countable.
INS Shivaji
Indian Navy Training Institute
Motto: Karmasu Kaushalam
Meaning: Skill at work
Source: Bhagavat Gita 2.50 (Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
buddhiyukto jahaatiha ubhe sukrtaduskrte
tasmaadyogaaya yujyasva yogah karmasu kaushalam
Meaning:
Put on this evenness of mind, one frees oneself in this life, alike
from both good deeds and bad deeds. Therefore, devote yourself to
this Yoga which is very skill of work.
INS Hamla
Supply and Secretariat school of Indian Navy
Motto: Sradhavan Labhate Jnanam
Meaning: Devoted person obtains knowledge
Source: Bhagavat Gita (Chapter 4, Verse 39), Krishna to Arjuna
Verse:
Shradhavan labhate jnanam tatparah samyatentriyah Shradhavan labhate jnanam tatparah samyatentriyah
Jnanam labdhva param santim achirenadhigacchathi
Meaning:
Those who are devoted and the master of ones senses, obtains
knowledge. After attaining knowledge he attains supreme peace.
INS Valsura
Electrical School of Indian Navy
Motto: Tasya Bhasa Sarvamidham vibhati
Meaning: All things in this world are a display of his brilliant radiant
power
Source: : Kata Upanishad (Chapter 2, Canto 2, Verse 15)
Verse:
Na tatra suryo bhaati na chandratarakam nema vidyuto bhaanti Na tatra suryo bhaati na chandratarakam nema vidyuto bhaanti
kutoyamagnihi
Tameva bhaantamanubhaati sarva tasya bhasa sarvamidham vibhati
Meaning:
The sun, the moon, the numerous stars or the fire cannot illuminate
lightning. When he shines everything shines after him. All things in
this world are a display of his brilliant radiant power.
INS Chilka
Electrical School of Indian Navy
Motto: Udhyamena hi siddhyanti karyani
Meaning: It is by determined effort alone that success is achieved
Source: Panchatantra
In Tantra 2 Mitralaabha (Gaining of friends). Story of Somilaka, the
weaver. Verse 136
Verse: Verse:
Udhyamena hi siddhyanti karyani na manoradhai;
Na hi supthasya simhasya pravishanthi mukhe mrghaha
Meaning:
Only by determined effort that success is achieved and not by wishes like
deer do not walk into the mouth of a sleeping lion.
Educational Insti./Org.
Motto: Tat Twam Pushan Apavrinu
Meaning:(Lord) Remove the covering (that the Seeker may see the
Truth)
Source: Isavasya Upanishad
Verse:
Kendriya Vidyalaya
hiranmayena patrena
satyasyapihitam mukham
tat tvam pusann apavrnu
satya-dharmaya drstaye
Meaning: O lord, Your real face is covered with a golden disc.
Please remove that covering and exhibit yourself to your pure
devotee.
NCERT
Motto: Vidyaya Amrutham Ashnuthe
Meaning: Life eternal through learning
Source: Isavasya Upanishad, 11
Verse:
vidy cvidy ca yas tad vedobhayam saha | vidy cvidy ca yas tad vedobhayam saha |
avidyay mtyu trtv vidyaymtam anute ||
Meaning:
He who knows these two vidya and avidya together, attains
immortality through vidya, by crossing over death through avidya.
Other Institutes: NISER
All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS)
Motto: Shareermadhyam Khaludharmasa'dhanam'
Meaning: The Body is the Means of Fulfillment of Dharma
Source: Kumarasambhavam (Kalidasa) - Sarga 5.33
Context: Parvati is performing penance to attain Shiva. On one such day, Shiva Context: Parvati is performing penance to attain Shiva. On one such day, Shiva
comes in the form of a small boy, interested to enquire about her penance.
Shiva thus asked Parvati
Verse:
api kriyartham sulabham samitkusam jalani api snanavidhichamam the
api svasakthya tapasi pravarthase shareer madhyam khaludharmasadhanam
Meaning:
Do you have holy wood and grass to perform rights for your penance and water to
take bath everyday? One has to perform penance as per once own strength and
endurance, as the body is the means of fulfillment of Dharma.
Motto: Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam
Meaning:
Yoga is the very skill of work
Source:Bhagavat Gita 2.50 (Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
Indian Institute of Technology
KGP (IITKGP)
Verse:
buddhiyukto jahaatiha ubhe sukrtaduskrte
tasmaadyogaaya yujyasva yogah karmasu kaushalam
Meaning:
Put on this evenness of mind, one frees oneself in this life, alike from vice and virtue.
Devote yourself, therefore, to this Yoga. Yoga is the very skill of work.
Other Institutes: VNIT, Nagpur; IIM Kozhikode; NIT, Silchar
Indian Institute of Technology
Madras
Motto: Siddhirbhavati Karmaja
Meaning: Success result from action
Source:Bhagavat Gita 4.12 (Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
kankshanthah karmanam siddhim yajanta iha devatah;
kshipram hi manushe loke siddhirbhavati karmaja kshipram hi manushe loke siddhirbhavati karmaja
Meaning:
Those who desire fruits of their actions in this world, they worship gods.
Because success resulting from action, is quickly attained in the human
world.
Other Institutes: Motilal Nehru National Institute of
Technologyllahabad
Motto: Tejasvi Navadhitamastu
Meaning: May learning illuminates us both, the teacher and the taught
Source:Katha Upanishad
Verse:
Om' Saha navavatu; Saha nau Bhunaktu;
Saha viryam karavavahai;
IIM Bangalore
Saha viryam karavavahai;
tejasvi navadhitamastu
Ma vidvishavahai;
Om' Shantih; Shantih; Shantih
Meaning:
May God protect us; May we both enjoy the results (of this Upanishad).
May we attain strength together; Let the study of this (Upanishad) be illuminating
to both of us.
Let us not show contempt for each other.
Let there be peace, and peace, and peace in me, in my environment and in the
forces that act upon me.
Motto: Uttisthita Jagrata Prapya Varan Nibodhata
Meaning: Awake! Arise! Stop not till the goal is reached.
Source:Katha Upanishad 1.3.14
Verse:
Uttisthita Jagrata Prapya varannibodhata;
kshurasya dhara nishita durgam pathasthathkavayo vadanthi
ISM, DHANBAD
kshurasya dhara nishita durgam pathasthathkavayo vadanthi
Meaning:
Awake! Arise! Stop not till the goal is reached
even the path to be taken is sharp as the edge of a razor and hard to cross.
Other Institutes: Bengal Engineering and Science University
Motto: Aa no bhadrah krutavo yantu Vishwato
Meaning: Let noble thoughts come to our minds from all over
Source: Rigveda (Mandala 1-89)
Verse:
Aa no bhadrah krutavo yantu Vishwato'' dabdhaso aparitasa udbhidaha
Deva no yatha sadam id vrdhe asann aprayuvo rakshitaro dive-dive
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans
Deva no yatha sadam id vrdhe asann aprayuvo rakshitaro dive-dive
Meaning:
May noble thoughts come to us from every side, never deceived,
unhindered and victorious, that the gods ever may be with us for our
gain, our guardians day by day unceasing in their care.
University of Pune
Motto: Yah Kriyavan Sa Panditah
Meaning:Learned is one who is always active
Source:Mahabharat (Vana Parva Yaksha Prasna)
Verse:
Yaksha Asked: Rajan Kulena vrithena svadhyayena srutena va
Brahmanyamkena bhavati? Prabruhy etat sunischitam
Yudhishthira Said: Srunu Yaksha! Kulam tata na svadhyayo na cha srutam karanam dvijatve cha;
vrittam eva, na samsayah; Vrittam yatnena samsrakshyam brahmanena visesatah. Aksinavritto na ksino vrittam eva, na samsayah; Vrittam yatnena samsrakshyam brahmanena visesatah. Aksinavritto na ksino
vrttatas to hato hatah. Pathakah pathakas chaiva ye chanye sastra chihtakah sarve vyasanino murkha;
yah kriyavan sa panditah; Chaturvedo pi durvrttah sa sudrad atirichyate yo agnihotraparo dantah sa
brahmana iti smrtah.
Meaning:Yaksha Asked: By What, King, does one become a Brahmin? Is it behavior? Or birth? Or Study? Or learning?
Yudhishthira Said: Listen, Dear Yaksha, neither birth, study nor learning make one a Brahmin.
Its behavior alone, without a doubt. ABrahmin especially should take pains to guard his behavior. The man
whose conduct does not fail is not corrupted, but one can be undone again and again in line with ones behavior.
Teachers and others who study the texts, all work hard at being stupid; its the man who performs religious rites who is
a learned authority. Even a man who knows the four Vedas is inferior to a servant if his behavior is bad.
It is the restrained man, who concentrates on the offering into the fire, who is designated a Brahmin.
University of Mysore
Motto: Na hi jnanena sadrsam
Meaning:There is nothing comparable to knowledge
Source:Bhagavat Gita 4.38 (Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
Na hi jnanena sadrsam pavithram iha vidyate Na hi jnanena sadrsam pavithram iha vidyate
Tat svayam yoga-samsiddhah kalenatmani vindati
Meaning:
In this world, there is nothing more purifying than superior
knowledge. One who has reached perfection in Yoga, receives
such knowledge in ones own heart in due course of time.
National Academy of Legal
Studies & Research University
National Academy of Legal Studies & Research University, Andhra Pradesh Dharme
Sarvam Prathistitham
Meaning: Everything in the world is founded on Dharma
Source: Mahanarayana Upanishad (Chapter 22)
Verse:
Dharmo vishwasya jagatah pratishtaa
loke dharmishtam praja upasarpanthi loke dharmishtam praja upasarpanthi
dharmena papamapanudanti
dharme sarvam pratishtitham
tasmath dharmam paramam vadanti
Meaning:
Dharma constitutes the foundation of all affairs in the world. People respect one who adheres to
Dharma. Dharma destroys bad and sinful acts. Everything in this world is founded on Dharma.
Therefore, Dharma is considered supreme and eternal.
NTR University of Health
Sciences
Vaidhyo Narayano Hari
Meaning: The physician is regarded as Lord Narayana
Source: From Purana
Verse:
Sareere Jarjareebhute Vyaadhigraste Kalevare; Sareere Jarjareebhute Vyaadhigraste Kalevare;
Aushadam Jahnavi Toyam Vaidyo Narayano Harih.
Meaning:
When the body is in the grip of disease and old age, Ganga
Water is the medicine and Lord Narayana is the
physician
College of Engineering
College of Engineering, Trivandrum - Karma Jyayo Hy
Akarmanah
Meaning: Action is superior to inaction
Source: Bhagavat Gita - Chapter 3 Karma Yoga (sloka 8)
Verse:
niyatam kuru karma tvam karma jyayo hy akarmanah niyatam kuru karma tvam karma jyayo hy akarmanah
sarira-yatrapi ca te na prasiddhyed akarmanah
Meaning:
Perform your prescribed duty, for action is better than inaction. A
man cannot even maintain his physical body without work.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Dhiyoyo nah Prachodayat
Meaning: May the Divine Intellect Inspire our Actions
Source: Yajurveda (Chapter 36, Mantra 3)
Verse:
Om' Bhur Bhuvah Suvah
Source: Rigveda (Mandala 3, Sutra 62, Mantra 10)
Verse: Verse:
Tat savitur varayniyum
Bhargo devasiya dhemahi
Dhiyoyo nah prachodayaat
Combned Verse:
Om' Bhur Bhuvah Suvah
Tat savitur varayniyum
Bhargo devasya dhimahi
Dhiyoyo nah prachodayaat
Meaning:
OM. I adore the Divine Self who illuminates the three worlds earth, atmosphere, space,
I offer my prayers to that God who shines like the Sun.
May He enlighten our intellect
University of Delhi - Nishta Drithih Satyam
Meaning: Dedication, Self Control and Truth
(Firm devotion to truth)
Banasthali Vidyapith
Banasthali Vidyapith - Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye
University of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh - Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye
Meaning: That which liberates is knowledge
Source: Vishnu Purana 1.19.41
Verse:
tat-karma yan-na bhandaaya
saa vidhyaa yaa vimuktaye''; saa vidhyaa yaa vimuktaye'';
aayaa saayaa param karma
vidyaa-anyaa shilpa naipu Nam
Meaning:
Those acts alone which help one to avoid bondage are the rightful/righteous acts and that learning
alone which leads one to release is real knowledge or vidya. All other acts end up only in
fatigue and all other learning is a mere exhibition of skill in arts
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee -
Shramam Vina Na Kimapi Sadhyam
Meaning: No achievement is possible without
hard work hard work
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Suprabandhe Rashtra Samriddhi
Meaning: With better management towards a
better nation better nation
Indian Institute of Management,
Ahmedabad - Vidyaviniyogadvikasaha
Meaning: Knowledge from application is
progress progress
University of Colombo - Buddhih Sarvatra
Brajate
Meaning: Wisdom shines forth everywhere
Sampurnanand Sanskrit University - Shrutam Me Gopaya
Meaning: Guard for me what I have learnt
Source: Taitariya Upanishad
Verse:
Sa Mendro medhayaha sprunotu !
Amritasya Deva dharano bhuyasam !!
Shariram me vicharsham !
Jihva me madhumattama !!
Karnabhyam bhuri vishruvam !
NTR
Karnabhyam bhuri vishruvam !
Brahmanah koshosi medhaya vihitah !!
Shrutam me gopaya !
Om shantihi shantihi shantihi !! '
Meaning:
May that Lord OM strengthen me with wisdom!
May I become the possessor of imortality!
May my body be vigorous!
My tongue exceedingly sweet!
May my ears hear much!
Your art is the shrine of Brahman covered with wisdom!
Guard for me what I have learnt!
Let there be peace, and peace, and peace in me, in my environment and in the forces that act upon me.
Sri Sathya Sai University - Sathyam Vada Dharmam Chara
Meaning: Speak the Truth, Walk the Righteous Path
Source: Taittiriya Upanishad Shikshawali
Verse:
Vedamanoochya acharyo anthevasinam anushasthi !
Satyam vada; Dharmam chara''; swadhyayanmaa pramadah;
acharyaya priyam dhanamahatya prajathantu ma vyavachethsi;
NTR
acharyaya priyam dhanamahatya prajathantu ma vyavachethsi;
satyaanna pramaditavyam; dharamaanna pramaditavyam;
kushalaanna pramaditavyam; bhutyai na pramaditavyam;
swadhyaya pravachanabhyaam na pramaditavyam
Meaning:
Having taught the Veda, the teacher thus instructs the students:
Speak the truth. Practice Dharma. Do not neglect the study of Vedas. Having brought to the teacher the gift
desired by him, enter the householder's life and see that the family line is not cut off. Do not deviate from the
truth. Do not deviate from Dharma. Do not neglect personal welfare. Do not neglect prosperity. Do not
neglect the study and teaching of Vedas.
Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh - Vidyayaa Amritamsnute
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Andhra Pradesh - Vidyayaa Amritamsnute
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala Vidyayaa' Amritamsnute
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Vidyayaa Amritamsnute
Meaning: Attain immortality through knowledge
Source: Isavasya Upanishad (Verse 11)
NTR
Source: Isavasya Upanishad (Verse 11)
Verse:
Vidyaam chaavidyaam cha yasthadvedobayam saha |
Avidyaya mruthyum theerthva vidyayaamritamsnute ||
Meaning:
Only one who can learn the process of ignorance and that of superior knowledge
side by side can overpass the influence of repeated birth and death and enjoy
the full blessings of immortality.
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala - Tejasvi Navadhitamastu
Meaning: May learning illuminates us both, the teacher and the taught
Source: Katha Upanishad
Verse:
Om' Saha navavatu; Saha nau Bhunaktu;
Saha viryam karavavahai;
tejasvi navadhitamastu;''
NTR
Ma vidvishavahai;
Om' Shantih; Shantih; Shantih
Meaning:
May God protect us. May we both enjoy the results (of this Upanishad).
May we attain strength together. Let the study of this (Upanishad) be illuminating to both of us.
Let us not show contempt for each other.
Let there be peace, and peace, and peace in me, in my environment and in the forces that act upon me.
University of Kerala - Karmani Vyajyate Prajna
Meaning: One's intellect is revealed through one's actions
Source: Panchatantra
Tantra 1 Mitra Bheda (Loss of friends). Lion King Pingalaka to his minister
Damanaka (Jackal) said these words.
Verse:
NTR
Verse:
Mantrinaam bhinnasandhaane bhishajam saannipaatike |
Karmani vyajyate prajna'' svasthe ko va na panditah ||
Meaning:
Wisdom shows herself in actions;
A ministers in forging friendships;
A physicians in healing illness
Who is not wise when everything goes right?
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka - Sarvasya Locanam
Sastram
Meaning: Knowledge is the Eye of All
Source: Hitopadesa by Narayan Pandit (Introduction)
Verse:
aneka-samsayocchedi paroksarthasya darsakam
NTR
aneka-samsayocchedi paroksarthasya darsakam
sarvasya locanam sastram'' yasya naasti andha eva sah
Meaning:
Learning is the eye of illumination for everyone as it removes
various doubts and reveals hidden meaning. Therefore who does
not possess learning, the eye of everything, is surely blind.
University of Rajasthan - Dharmo Vishwasya Jagatah Pratishtha
Meaning: Dharma is the firm foundation upon which the entire universe stands
Source: Mahanarayana Upanishad (Chapter 22)
Verse:
Dharmo vishwasya jagatah pratishtaa
loke dharmishtam praja upasarpanthi
dharmena papamapanudanti
NTR
dharmena papamapanudanti
dharme sarvam pratishtitham
tasmath dharmam paramam vadanti
Meaning:
Dharma constitutes the foundation of all affairs in the world. People respect one who adheres to
Dharma. Dharma destroys bad and sinful acts. Everything in this world is founded on Dharma.
Therefore, Dharma is considered supreme and eternal.
Association of Rural Surgeons of India - Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu
Meaning: May all beings everywhere be happy and free
Source: Many Vedic Texts
Verse:
svasti prajabhyaam paripaalayantam nyaayena margena mahim maheeshah
gobramanebhyah shubhamasthu nityam lokah samastha sukhino bhavantu
Om' Shantih; Shantih; Shantihi
NTR
Om' Shantih; Shantih; Shantihi
Meaning:
May there be well being to the people;
May the kings rule the earth along the right path;
May the cattle and the Wise men have well being forever;
May all the beings in all the worlds become happy;
Let there be peace, peace and peace be everywhere!
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences - Yuktiheena
Vicharetu Dharmahanih Prajayate
Meaning: Judgement Devoid Of Logic Destroys Dharma
Source: Vedantasara
Verse:
Kevalam shastramasritya na kartabyo binirnayah
NTR
Kevalam shastramasritya na kartabyo binirnayah
Yuktiheena vicharethu dharmahanih prajayate
Meaning:
One shouldnt make decisions only on the authority of the scriptures;
For ideas that are devoid of reason (logic) cause the destruction of dharma
Arya Samaj
Arya Samaj Krinvanto Vishwam Aryam
Meaning: Make the whole world noble
Source: Rigveda (Mandala 9, Sutra 63, Mantra 5)
Verse:
Indhram vardhanto apturah krinvanto vishwam Indhram vardhanto apturah krinvanto vishwam
aryam
Apaghnanto aravnah
Meaning:
Increase your energies, make the whole world noble
and destroy the evil ones.
Vishwa Bharati University, Shantiniketan Yatra Vishwam
bhavatyeka nidam
Meaning: Where the world would become a single nest
Source: Mahanarayana Upanishad (Chapter 2, Verse 3)
Verse:
Venastatpashyan vishwaa bhuvanaani vidvaan yatra vishwam Venastatpashyan vishwaa bhuvanaani vidvaan yatra vishwam
bhavatyekanidam
Yasminnidam sam cha vi chaikam sa otah protashcha vibhuh
prajaasu
Meaning:
He in whom this universe originates and into whom it is absorbed.
He who exists as the thread connecting all created beings.
No 2 Squadron (Winged Arrows), Indian
Air Force Amogh Lakshya
Meaning: True to Aim
Misc
Mig Operational Flying Training Unit(MOFTU), Indian Air
Force Sarve Yudhavisharadah
Meaning: All Skilled in Warfare
Source: Bhagavat Gita (Chaper 1, Sloka 9, Duryodhan to Drona)
Verse:
Anye cha bahavah shooraha madarthe tyaktha jivitaha Anye cha bahavah shooraha madarthe tyaktha jivitaha
Nana shastra praharanaya Sarve Yudhavisharadah
Meaning:
There are many other heroes also, who are prepared to give up their
lives for my sake. All are equipped with various kinds of
weapons and all are skilled in warfare.
Misc
Air Force Missile Squadrons, Indian Air Force Samgrame Jayate Shur
Meaning: Only the brave will win in the war
No 268 Engr Br Regiment, Army Institute of Tehnology Sarva Shreshta
Meaning: Ever Eminent
No 110 Engr Regiment, Army Institute of Tehnology Sadaiv Nipun
Meaning: Always Perfect
Eastern Air Command, Indian Air Force Samareshu Parakramaha
Meaning: Valor in Battle
Central Air Command, Indian Air Force Damniya Atmashatrava
Meaning: Destruction of the enemy
South Western Air Command, Indian Air Force Jai Shree Varte Veeram
Meaning: Victory garlands the gallant
Army Air Defence (AAD), Indian Army Akashe Shatrun Jahi
Meaning: Destruction of the air enemy
Indian Police - sadd rakshanay khalah nighranayah
Meaning: Protect the virtuous (sadd); punish the wicked (Khalah)
(Protect Truth, destroy evil)
Bhusawal Arts, Science college - Vidya daanam Mahat punyam
'All India Radio] ' - Bahujana-hitaya bahujana-sukhaya
Meaning: For the good of many, for the happiness of many
'Indonesian Navy] ' - Jalesveva Jayamahe
Meaning: On the sea we are glorious
'Aceh Province, Indonesia' - Pancacita
Meaning: Five Goals
Misc
'Maharaja' Sayaji Rao University of
Baroda, Gujarat Satyam Sivam
Sundaram
Doordarshan, Public Television Doordarshan, Public Television
Broadcaster of India Satyam Sivam
Sundaram
Meaning: Truth, Godliness and Beauty
From: Yajur Veda
NIT Raipur
National Institute of Technology, Raipur
Nityam yathu subhodayam
Meaning: Broaden your horizons
NIT Durgapur
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
Udyogam Purushasya lakshanam
Meaning: Industriousness is the characteristic
of man of man
INS Viraat Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier
jalameva yasya balameva thasya
Meaning: He who controls the sea is all
powerful powerful
Adikavi' Nannaya University', Andhra
Pradesh Vidya Spardhaya Vardhate
Meaning: Friction brings knowledge
Birla Institute of Technology and Science,
Pilani - Jnanam Paramam Balam
Meaning: Knowledge is Supreme Strength
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay -
Jnanam Paramam Dhyeyam
Meaning: Ultimate knowledge has to be given
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Siddhimoolam Prabandanam
Meaning: The root of perfection is in
Management Management
Indian Statistical Institute -
Bhanineshvaikyasay Darshanam
Meaning: Unity in Diversity
National' Defense College, Delhi Buddhir Yasya Balam
Tasya
Meaning: Wisdom is strength
Source: Hitopadesha of Narayan Pandit (Story of Black
Snake and Golden Chain) Snake and Golden Chain)
Verse:
Buddhir Yasya Balam Tasya'' Nirbuddhes tu kuto Balam
Meaning:
He who has Wisdom is strong, the fool is always weak.
College' of Defense' Management
Naipunyat Vijayo Dhruvam
Meaning: Victory through excellence
Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh - Jnanam Samyaga Vekshanam
Meaning: Wisdom lies in proper perspective
Ratnapith College, Assam - Vidyai Pratishta
Meaning: Learning brings establishment
Daly College, Madhya Pradesh Gynamamev Shakti
Meaning: Knowledge is Power Meaning: Knowledge is Power
Guwahati University, Assam Vidyaya Sadhayeta
Meaning: Achievement through knowledge
University of Calicut - Nirmaya Karmana Sree
Meaning: Prosperity will be produced by pure action
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Vidyaiwa Sarwadhanam
Meaning: Wisdom is all wealth
Defense' Service Staff College', Indian Army Yuddham Pragayya
Meaning: To war with wisdom
The Kumaon Regiment, Indian Army Parakramo Vijayate
Meaning: Valour Triumphs
The Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry, Indian Army Balidaanam
Vir Lakshanam Vir Lakshanam
Meaning: Sacrifice is a sign of the Brave
The Rajputana Rifles, Indian Army Veer Bhogya Vasundhara
Meaning: The brave shall reap the earth
The Dogra Regiment, Indian Army Kartavyam Anvatma
Meaning: Duty before Death
Center for Environmental Planning and Technology Jnanam
Vijnana Sahitam
Meaning: Knowledge united with realization
Source: Bhagavat Gita (Chapter 9, Sloka 1, Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
Om Hrim Ramakrishna Hamsaya Vidmahe Om Hrim Ramakrishna Hamsaya Vidmahe
Paramahamsaya Dhimahi'' Tanno Hamsa Prachodayat
Meaning:
To you, who is non envious, I will impart this most confidential
knowledge, united with realization. Such knowledge will
liberate you from the miseries of the world.
Chail military school Himachal Pradesh Sheelam Param bhushanam
Meaning: Character is the greatest virtue
'Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS), Singapore' Kala Samskrithi Lakshanam
'Meaning:' Art Characterizes Civilization
'Institute of Medical Sciences, Banares Hindu University' chikisitat punyatmam na kinchita
'Meaning:' Glory is obtained only by healing others and nothing else
Theosophical Society - Satyat paro nasti dharmah
'Meaning:' There is no religion higher than truth
'Source:' Mahabharata
Motto: Amrutham tu Vidya
Meaning: Knowledge is eternal
'Source:' Katha Upanishad (Part 2, Canto 3, Sloka 17)
Verse:
Angushtamathra: purushontharathma
Indian Institute of Scientific
Heritage (IISH)
Angushtamathra: purushontharathma
Sadaa janaanaam hridaye samnivishtaha
Tam svaacharirathpravruhenmunjadiveshikam dairyena
Tam vidyachukram amrutham tam vidya chukramamruthamithi
Meaning:
As a size of a thumb (Angushtam), there lies in everyones heart the
inmost self (Athman). Just as a tender Munja grass stem is taken out of
its base with great care, so also a person should, with the help of
discrimination, learn to separate the self from the body and also learn
to regard the self, thus separated, as the pure and immortal Cosmic
Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Mission - Thanno Hamsa Prachodayat
'Meaning:' May that supreme self impel us towards it
'Source:' Sri Ramakrishna Gayatri
Verse:
Om' Hrim Ramakrishna Hamsaya Vidmahe Om' Hrim Ramakrishna Hamsaya Vidmahe
Om' Paramahamsaya Dhimahi
Om' Tanno Hamsa Prachodayat
Meaning:
May we know (realize) Ramakrishna, the supreme self. For that,
may we meditate upon the supreme self. May that supreme self
impel us towards it.
Chinmaya Mission
'Chinmaya International Foundation' Satyam Param Dhimahi
'Meaning:' May we meditate upon the ultimate truth
'Source:' Srimad Bhagavatham (Mangala Sloka)
Verse:
Janmaad yasya yath anvayaad itaraatashcha artheshwabhijnah swaraat tene
brahma hridaaya aadikavaye muhyanti yatsuurayah tejovaarimridaam yathaa
vinimayo yatra trisargo mrishaa dhaamnaaswena sadaa nirastakuhakam
brahma hridaaya aadikavaye muhyanti yatsuurayah tejovaarimridaam yathaa
vinimayo yatra trisargo mrishaa dhaamnaaswena sadaa nirastakuhakam
satyam param dhimahi Meaning: He from whom the creation, sustenance and
destruction of the world, he who seems to be the material and efficient cause
of it, he who is omniscient and self effulgent, he who revealed to Brahma the
Vedas making him the First poet, the wisdom of Vedas make the scholars
wonderstruck, he upon whom this world of three gunas caused by the fusion of
fire, water and earth is superimposed, who by His own light of Consciousness
destroys always the ignorance, May we meditate upon the ultimate truth.
No 5 Squadron (Tuskers), Indian Air Force Shakti Vijayate
Meaning: Strength is Victory
No 6 Squadron (Dragons), Indian Air Force Sada Satark
Meaning: Ever Alert
No 7 Squadron (Battle Axes), Indian Air Force Shatrunjay
Meaning: Vanquish the army
No 8 Squadron (Pursoots), Indian Air Force Suraksha V Akraman
Meaning: Protect and Attack
No 9 Squadron (Wolfpack), Indian Air Force Sahase Wasati Jayashrih
Meaning: In courage resides Victory
No 11 Squadron (Rhino), Indian Air Force Vishvambarah Pranadah
Meaning: Supporters of the universe
No 12 Squadron (Winged Daggers), Indian Air Force Amit Vikram
Meaning: Unlimited Valor
No 14 Squadron (Bulls), Indian Air Force Balam Jayay
Meaning: Strength will give victory
No 15 Squadron (Lancers), Indian Air Force Nishantavya Shtravaha
Meaning: Annihilation the enemy
No 16 Squadron (Black Cobras), Indian Air Force Praharodata
Meaning: Noble Strike
No 17 Squadron (Golden Arrows), Indian Air Force Udayam Ajasram
No 48 Squadron (Camels), Indian Air Force Sahasa phalit Sarvetrah
Meaning: Courage bear fruit everywhere
No 52 Squadron (Sharks/Suryakirans), Indian Air Force Sadhaiva Sarvotham
Meaning: Always the Best
No 101 Squadron (Falcons), Indian Air Force Anwishyavedhi
Meaning: Search and Destroy
No 102 Squadron (Trisonics), Indian Air Force Samdhanam Ripudamanayah
Meaning: Uniting to defeat the enemy
No 104 Helicopter Unit (Pioneer Rotarians), Indian Air Force Apathsu Mithram
Meaning: A Friend in difficulties
Source: Hitopadesha by Narayan Pandit (Book 1, Story 3 The story of the Vulture, the Cat and the Birds)
Verse:
Aapathsu mithram'' jaaneeyad yudhe shooramrune shuchim
Bhaaryaam ksheeneshu vitheshu vyasaneshu cha baandhavaan
Meaning:
One may test the honesty of a friend in difficulties, bravery of a man in battle, honesty of a person when he has to pay his debt, the faithfulness of a wife when prosperity declines and affection of
relatives when disaster strikes.
No 106 Squadron (Lynx), Indian Air Force Sarva Peshayami No 106 Squadron (Lynx), Indian Air Force Sarva Peshayami
Meaning: I am seeing all
No 125 Helicopter Squadron (Gladiators), Indian Air Force Balidaan Veerasya Bhushanam
Meaning: Sacrifice is jewel of brave
No 181 Flight, Indian Air Force Sadaiva Satark
Meaning: Always Alert
No 220 Squadron (Desert Tigers), Indian Air Force Shauryam Tejo Dhritih'
Meaning: Valour, Energy and Firmness
No 221 Squadron (Valiants), Indian Air Force Tejaso Shatrun damayah'
Meaning: Destroy the enemy with radiance
No 222 Squadron (Tigersharks), Indian Air Force Vinaashaaya Dushkrutam'
Meaning: Destroyer of Evil
Source: Bhagavat Gita (Chapter 4 Jnana Yoga, Sloka 8, Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
Paritranaya sadhunam Vinaashaaya cha dushkrutham
Dharmasamsthapanarthaya sambhavami yuge yuge
Meaning:
For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the evil, and for the establishment of the Dharma, I take birth in every age.