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List of Sanskrit Mottos
Republic of India] - Satyameva Jayate
Meaning: Only truth prevails
Source: Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6
Verse
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, Lower House of Indian Parliament - Dharma - Cakra Pravartanaya
Meaning: To set forth the Wheel of Law.
Source: Teaching by Buddha at Sarnath
Nepal - 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
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 - Sarve Bhadrani Pasyantu Ma Kaschid Duhkhabhag bhavet
Meaning: May all experience prosperity, may none suffer
Source: Prayer composed by Adi Sankara
Verse
Om sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarve santu nira-maya-ah;
sarve bhadrani pashyantu ma-kaschit dukha-bhak bhavet
Om, shantih, shantih, shantih.
Meaning:
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.
Life Insurance Corporation of India - 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
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.
Indian Navy - 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 pratyaksham brahma 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 ritam and 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
INS Vikrant – Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier(Decommissioned) - 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 – Sarvato Jayam Icthami
Meaning: I seek victory from everywhere
Source: Subhashitam
Verse:
Sarvato jayam anv icchet''
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 – 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
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 – 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:
Aparyaptham tad asmaakam balam bhishmabhirakshitham
Paryaptham thvithamethesham balam'' bhimabhirakshitham
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 – 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 – Sradhavan Labhate Jnanam
Meaning: Devoted person obtains knowledge
Source: Bhagavat Gita (Chapter 4, Verse 39), Krishna to Arjuna
Verse:
Shradhavan labhate jnanam'' tatparah samyatentriyah
Jnanam labdhva param santim achirenadhigacchathi
Meaning:
Those who are devoted and the master of one’s senses, obtains knowledge. After attaining knowledge he attains supreme peace.
INS Valsura – Electrical School of Indian Navy – 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 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, Boys Training establishment of Indian Navy - 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:
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.
Indian Air Force - Nabha Sparsham Diptam
Meaning: Touch the Sky with Glory
Source: Bhagavat Gita 11.24 (Arjuna to Krishna)
Verse:
nabhah-sparsham diptam'' aneka varnam, vyattananam 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.
Indian Coast Guard - 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 Kumbakarna’s attack.
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.
Tourism Development Corporation of India – Athithi Devo Bhavah
Meaning: Treat guest as god
Source: Taittiriya Upanishad (Chapter 11, Verse 2)
Verse:
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 one’s 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.
Reserve Bank of India – Banker’s Training College – 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.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - 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 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.
Andhra University - 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;''
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 Mysore - 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
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 one’s own heart in due course of time.
Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Andhra Pradesh – Sarve Santu Niramaya
Meaning: May everyone enjoy good health
Source: Prayer composed by Adi Sankara
Verse
Om sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarve santu nira-maya-ah;
sarve bhadrani pashyantu ma-kaschit dukha-bhak bhavet
Om, shantih, shantih, shantih.
Meaning:
Oh Lord, may all be happy;
May everyone enjoy good health;
May all experience prosperity;
May none (in the world) suffer.
Let there be peace, and peace, and peace in me, in my environment and in the forces that act upon me.
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
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, Andhra Pradesh – Vaidhyo Narayano Hari
Meaning: The physician is regarded as Lord Narayana
Source: From Purana
Verse:
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
Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad - Uttisthita Jagrata Prapya Varan Nibodhata
Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur - 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
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.
Government of Kerala – Tamasoma Jyotir Gamaya
Berhampur University, Orissa – Tamasoma Jyotir Gamaya
National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala – Tamasoma Jyotir Gamaya
Central Board of Secondary Education - Asato Ma Sadgamaya
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur - Tamasoma Jyotir Gamaya
Osmania' University', Andhra Pradesh – Tamasoma Jyotir Gamaya
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar - Tamasoma Jyotir Gamaya
University of Kannur, Kerala – 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.
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
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 – 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:
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.
Gujarat National Law University - Aa no bhadrah krutavo yantu Vishwato
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (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
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.
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore - 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;''
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.
Kendriya Vidyalaya - Tat Twam Pushan Apavrinu
Meaning: (Lord) Remove the covering (that the Seeker may see the Truth)
Source: Isavasya Upanishad
Verse:
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.
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'';
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
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur - Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode - Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur - Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam
National Institute of Technology, Silchar - Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam
'Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College', Gorakhpur - Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam
Meaning: Yoga is the very skill of 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 vice and virtue.
Devote yourself, therefore, to this Yoga. Yoga is the very skill of work.
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras - Siddhirbhavati Karmaja
'Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology', Allahabad - 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
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.
Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) – Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshitah
National Law School of India University - Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah
Meaning: Dharma protects when it is protected
Source: Manusmriti 8.15
Verse:
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.
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 !
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;
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)
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;''
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:
Mantrinaam bhinnasandhaane bhishajam saannipaatike |
Karmani vyajyate prajna'' svasthe ko va na panditah ||
Meaning:
Wisdom shows herself in actions;
A minister’s in forging friendships;
A physician’s 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
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
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.
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
Yuktiheena vicharethu dharmahanih prajayate
Meaning:
One shouldn’t make decisions only on the authority of the scriptures;
For ideas that are devoid of reason (logic) cause the destruction of dharma
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
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!
The Madras Regiment, Indian Army – Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha
Meaning: It is a glory to die doing one’s duty
Source: Bhagavat Gita 3.35 (Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
Shreyan swadhramo vigunah paradharmath swanushtithath
Swadharme nidhanam shreyaha'' paradharmo bayavaha
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.
No 10 Squadron (Daggers), Indian Air Force – Yudhaya kruta nishchayah
The Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army – Yudhaya Krita Nischayaha
Meaning: Fight with determination
Source: Bhagavat Gita 2.36 (Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
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.
St. Stephen's College, Delhi - Satyameva Jayate Nanritam
Judge Advocate General, Indian Army – Satyameva Jayate
Meaning: Only truth prevails
Source: Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6
Verse
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
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Ideal) – Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam
Meaning: The whole world is one big family
Source: Panchatantra
In Tantra 5 – Sandhi (Union). From the Story of scholars who brought a dead lion to life. Verse 137
Verse:
aya'm' nija'h' paro veti ga'n'an'am' laghu-cetas'a'm '
u''da'ra-carit'a'n'amtu' vasudhaiva ku''t'''''umbakam''
Meaning:
A mean minded man thinks “this is mine, and that is his”.
But to a generous learned man world is one big family.
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 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 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
No 3 Squadron (Cobras), Indian Air Force – 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:
Idam Sajyam DhanuH kruthva sajyenaanena saayakaiH
Ateetya Lakshyam Yo 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.
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
Meaning: Arise Ever
No 20 Squadron (Lightning), Indian Air Force – Vegvankutobhayah
Meaning: Fast and Furious
No 21 Squadron (Ankush), Indian Air Force – Siddhivasti Sahase
Meaning: Success/Perfection lies in courage
No 22 Squadron (Swifts), Indian Air Force – Sahase Vijayate
Meaning: Courage Triumphs
No 23 Squadron (Panthers), Indian Air Force – Amritham Abhayam
Meaning: Immortal and Fearless
No 24 Squadron (Hawks), Indian Air Force – Navijitya Nivartanam
Meaning: No return without conquest
No 25 Squadron (Himalayan Eagles), Indian Air Force – Satvadeena hi Sidhvayah
No 26 Squadron (Warriors), Indian Air Force – Yudhyasva Vigatha Jwar'
Meaning: When all efforts at peace have failed, engage in war with all your might
No 27 Squadron (Flaming Arrows), Indian Air Force – Durarakshya Sharlakshya
Meaning: Strike far, Strike Sure
No 28 Squadron (First Supersonics), Indian Air Force – Sanharancha Karothi Ya
Meaning: Determined to Destroy
No 29 Squadron (Scorpions), Indian Air Force – Sadaiv Sachit
Meaning: Always Alert
No 30 Squadron (Rhinos), Indian Air Force – Aseema Paurusha
Meaning: Boundless Valor
No 31 Squadron (Lions), Indian Air Force – Shatru Chhidrey Prahret
Meaning: A Kill with every blow
No 32 Squadron (ThunderBirds), Indian Air Force – Mahavegashya Dhundvrataha'
Meaning:
No 35 Squadron (Rapiers), Indian Air Force – Drutpraharnayudha
Meaning: Armed to Strike Fast
No 37 Squadron (Black Panthers), Indian Air Force'' – Sadaiv Nirbhik
Meaning:' Forever Fearless
No 43 Squadron, Indian Air Force'' – Nabhsa Jeevan dhara''
Meaning:' A life line through sky
No 45 Squadron (Flying Daggers), Indian Air Force'' – Ajeeta Nabaha''
Meaning:' Shining in the Sky
No 47 Squadron (Black Archers), Indian Air Force – Karmani Vyapurutham Dhanuhu
Meaning: My bow is stretched for its task
Source: Ramayan Aranyakanda (Chapter 34, verse 7 and 8) Canto 36, Verse 7
Verse:
Nana shastra praharanah khara pramukha Rakshasah,
thena samjatharoshena Ramena ranamurddhani
Anukthwa purusham kim cic charair vyaparitam dhanuh
Chaturdasha sahasrani Rakshasam Bhimakarmanam
Meaning:
Demons headed by Khara, skilled to use various weapons, came into a clash with Rama on the battle field. Without uttering any harsh word the bow with arrows was made use by Rama, in whom anger had burst forth, in the forefront of the fight.
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
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.
No 223 Squadron (Tridents), Indian Air Force – Vijayastra Amoghastra'
Meaning: Weapon for Victory
Tactics and Combat Development and Training Establishment(TACDE), Indian Air Force - Tejas Tejaswinamaham
Meaning: I am the splendor of the splendid
Source: Bhagavat Gita (Chapter 7, Sloka 10, Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
Bijam mam sarva bhutanam; viddhi partha sanatanam
Buddhir buddhimatam asmi; tejas tejaswinam aham
Meaning:
O Parth, Know me as the eternal seed of all beings. I am the intellect of the intelligent and the splendor of the splendid.
Source: Bhagavat Gita (Chapter 10, Sloka 36, Krishna to Arjuna)
Verse:
Dyutam chalayatam asmi, tejas tejasvinamaham
Jayo asmi vyavasayo asmi, sattvam sattvavatam aham
Meaning:
I am the gambling of the cheats, and the splendor of the splendid.
I am victory, I am effort, I am strength of the mighty.
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
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.
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
'Maharaja' Sayaji Rao University of Baroda, Gujarat – Satyam Sivam Sundaram
Doordarshan, Public Television Broadcaster of India – Satyam Sivam Sundaram
Meaning: Truth, Godliness and Beauty
From: Yajur Veda
National Institute of Technology, Raipur – Nityam yathu subhodayam
Meaning: Broaden your horizons
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur – Udyogam Purushasya lakshanam
Meaning: Industriousness is the characteristic of man
University of Colombo - Buddhih Sarvatra Brajate
Meaning: Wisdom shines forth everywhere
University of Delhi - Nishta Drithih Satyam
Meaning: Dedication, Self Control and Truth
(Firm devotion to truth)
Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) – Balasya moolam vijnanam
Meaning: Knowledge is the basis for Power
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee - Shramam Vina Na Kimapi Sadhyam
Meaning: No achievement is possible without hard work
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad - Vidyaviniyogadvikasaha
Meaning: Knowledge from application is progress
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow – Suprabandhe Rashtra Samriddhi
Meaning: With better management towards a better nation
INS Viraat – Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier – jalameva yasya balameva thasya
Meaning: He who controls the sea is all 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
Indian Statistical Institute - Bhanineshvaikyasay Darshanam
Meaning: Unity in Diversity
National> Defense Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla – Seva Paramo Dharma
Meaning: Service before self
'National' Defense College, Delhi – Buddhir Yasya Balam Tasya
Meaning: Wisdom is strength
Source: Hitopadesha of Narayan Pandit (Story of Black 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
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
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
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.
'University' of Pune, Maharashtra – 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
Brahmanyam kena bhavati? Prabruhy etat sunischitam
Yudhishtira 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 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?
Say for certain
Yudhishtira Said:
Listen, Dear Yaksha, neither birth, study nor learning make one a Brahmin. It’s behavior alone, without a doubt. A Brahmin 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 one’s behavior. Teachers and taught, and others who study the texts, all work hard at being stupid; it’s 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.
Chail military school – Himachal Pradesh – Sheelam Param bhushanam
Meaning: Character is the greatest virtue
'Income Tax Department' – Kosha Moolo Dandaha
'Meaning:' Revenue is the backbone of governance
'Source:' Arthashastra (Kautilya)
'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
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' 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 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 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.
Institute' of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)' – ya esa suptesu jagarti
'Meaning' – One who is awake amongst those who are asleep
'Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage (IISH)' – Amrutham tu Vidya
'Meaning:' Knowledge is eternal
'Source:' Katha Upanishad (Part 2, Canto 3, Sloka 17)
Verse:
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 everyone’s 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 Self.
