251. Sanskrit phrases used as Mottos in Different Institutions………

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Samskrta Diwas (Sanskrit day) was first observed in the year 1969 to spread awareness about the ancient language which is mother of all Indian languages. This day falls on the Rig / Yajur Upakarma day on Shravana Purnima (full moon day in the month of Shravana as per Lunar calendar).

Sanskrit is the Divine Language which holds the key to our past and helps unravel the myriad mysteries in our ancient texts and of our religious-cultural tradition. Study of Sanskrit in general and Vedas in particular enables us to enlighten and illuminate the darkest passages in the history of human mind. 

Here are some of the phrases from the Sanskrit verses which are used as mottos ….. This is compiled from various sources and there are even more ….. I hope it is of interest.......

Republic of India. 

Satyameva Jayate (Only truth prevails).

Source: Satyameva jayate naanritam satyena pantha vitato devayanah

yenaa kramantyarushayo hyaasakaamaa yatra tat satyasya paramam nidhaanam  -- Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6

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.



Nepal National Motto.

Janani Janma Bhoomischa Swargadapi Gariyasi (Mother and Motherland are greater than heaven).

Source: api svarnamayi lankaa na me lakshmana rochate

jananii janmabhumishca swargaadapi gariiyasi -- Valmiki Ramayan

Meaning: Even though Lanka is full of gold, it doesn't give me happiness. Mother and Motherland are much greater than heaven. - This was said by Lord Rama to Lakshamana after victory in Lanka.



Government of Goa. 

Sarve Bhadrani Pasyantu Ma Kaschid Duhkhabhag bhavet (May all experience prosperity, may none suffer).

Source: Om sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarve santu nira-maya-ah;

sarve bhadrani pashyantu ma-kaschit dukha-bhak bhavet
Om, shantih, shantih, shantih.-- Brihadaaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.14

Meaning: Oh Lord, may the 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.

Life Insurance Corporation of India.

Yogakshemam Vahamyaham (I shall take care of the well being).

Source: Ananyas chintayanto mam ye janaha paryupasathe thesham nithyabhiyukthanaam yogakshemam vahamyaham -- Bhagavad Gita 9.22

Meaning: For those who are always absorbed in thoughts of me, and who worship me with single pointed devotion by every means, I myself carry their necessities and take care of their well being.

Indian Navy.

Shamno Varuna {May lord of the Seas (Varuna) be auspicious unto us}.

Source: Om shamno mitrah sham varunah; shamno bhavatvaryama --Taittiriya Upanishad

Meaning: May the Sun God (Mitra), the god of the Ocean (Varuna) and the God of the manes (Aryama) be auspicious to us.

Indian Air Force. 

Nabha Sparsham Diptam (Touch the Sky with Glory).

Source: Nabhah-sparsham diptam aneka varnam, vyattananam diptavishalanethram drishtva hi thvam pravyathitantar atma, dhruthim na vindami saman cha vishnu -- Bhagavad Gita 11.24

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 neither courage nor peace.

The Madras Regiment, Indian Army.

Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha (It is a glory to die doing one’s duty).

Source: Shreyan swadhramo vigunah paradharmath swanushtithath Swadharme nidhanam shreyaha paradharmo bayavaha -- Bhagavad Gita 3.35 

Meaning: It is better to perform one’s own duty though imperfect, than to perform another’s duty perfectly. It’s better even if you die in doing one’s Dharma. It is dangerous to perform another’s Dharma.

Indian Coast Guard.

Vayam Rakshamaha (We Protect).

Source: Palayanena choddishtah paranaan rakshamahe vayam ekena bahavo bhagna yasho nasham gamishyati -- Valmiki Ramayana (Canto 66, Verse 27)

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. (Context: Prince Angada (Son of Vali) told other monkey soldiers who fled the battle field when Kumbakarna attacked).

Tourism Development Corporation of India.

Athithi Devo Bhavah (Treat guest as God).

Source: Mathru devo bhavah; Pithru devo bhavah; Aacharya devo bhavah; Athithi devo bhavah; Taittiriya Upanishad (Chapter 11, Verse 2)

Meaning: Treat mother as God. Treat father as God. Treat teacher as God. Treat guest as God. 

Reserve Bank of India Banker’s Training College.

Buddhau Saranam Anvicha (Seek Refuge in Reason – Let intelligence be your sole quest).

Source: Durena hyavaram karma buddhi yoga dhananjaya buddhau saranamanvicha krpanaha phala hetavaha -- Bhagavad Gita 2:49

Meaning: O Dhananjaya, 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.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Shareermadhyam Khaludharmasadhanam (The Body is the Means of Fulfillment of Dharma).

Source: api kriyartham sulabham samitkusam jalani api snanavidhichamam the api svasakthya tapasi pravarthase shareer madhyam khaludharmasadhanam -- Kumarasambhavam (Kalidasa) - Sarga 5.33

Meaning: Do you have holy wood and grass to perform rights for your penance and water to take bath every day? One has to perform penance as per once own strength and endurance, as the body is the means of fulfillment of Dharma. (Context: Parvati Devi is performing penance to attain Shiva. On one such day, Shiva comes in disguise as a small boy, interested to enquire about her penance. Shiva thus asked Parvati).

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

Aa no bhadrah krutavo yantu vishwato (Let noble thoughts come to our minds from all over).

Source: Aa no bhadrah krutavo yantu vishwato dabdhaso aparitasa udbhidaha                                           Deva no yatha sadam id vrdhe asann aprayuvo rakshitaro dive dive -- Rigveda (Mandala 1-89)

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.

Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshitah (Dharma protects when it is protected). 

Source: Dharma eva hato hanti, dharmo rakshati rakshitah Thasmath dharmo na hantavyo ma no dharmo hato vageeth -- Manusmriti 8.15

Meaning: Dharma destroys those who try to destroy it; Dharma protects when it is protected. Therefore Dharma must not be violated, otherwise violated dharma destroys us.



Arya Samaj.

Krinvanto Vishwam Aryam (Make the whole world noble).

Source: Indhram vardhanto apturah krinvanto vishwam aryam Apaghnanto aravnah -- Rigveda (Mandala 9, Sutra 63, Mantra 5)

Meaning: Increase your energies, make the whole world noble and destroy the evil ones.

Indian Police. 

sadd rakshanay khalah nighranayah (Protect the virtuous; punish the wicked).


Doordarshan. 

Satyam Sivam Sundaram (Truth, Godliness and Beauty) --Yajur Veda


Income Tax Department. 

Kosha Moolo Dandaha (Revenue is the backbone of governance) -- Arthashastra (Kautilya).


Theosophical Society. 

Satyat paro nasti dharmah (There is no righteousness higher than truth) -- Mahabharata.