List of institutions with Sanskrit mottos

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This is a list of Sanskrit mottoes of non-educational institutions, including but not limited to, in the nations in Indosphere which were historically Indianized as part of Greater India. This list specifically excludes educational institutions which have Sanskrit phrases as their mottoes. See also Symbolic usage of Sanskrit.

Cambodia[edit]

See also: Military unit mottoes in Cambodia and Sanskrit mottos of universities in Cambodia
  •  Cambodia: ជាតិ សាសនា ព្រះមហាក្សត្រ (Chéat Sasna Preăhmôhaksât) (Sanskritised Khmer: Nation Religion King)[1]

India[edit]

See also: Military unit mottoes in India and Sanskrit mottos of universities in India
List of Indian institutions having Sanskrit mottoes
Institution Motto (in Devanagari) Motto (in transliteration) Meaning
Republic of India सत्यमेव जयते[2] Satyameva Jayate Truth alone triumphs
Supreme Court of India यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः[3] Yato Dharmas-Tato Jayaḥ Whence dharma, thence victory
Archaeological Survey of India प्रत्नकीर्तिमपावृणु Pratnakirtimapāvrinu Let us uncover the glory of the past
National Security Guard सर्वत्र सर्वोत्तम सुरक्षा Sarvatra sarvottama surakṣā Omnipresent omnipotent security
Maharashtra प्रतिपच्चंद्रलेखेव वर्धिष्णुर्विश्व वंदिता महाराष्ट्रस्य राज्यस्य मुद्रा भद्राय राजते[4][circular reference] Pratipaccandralēkhēva vardhiṣṇurviśva vanditā mahārāṣṭrasya rājyasya mudrā bhadrāya rājatē The glory of Maharashtra will grow like the first day moon. It will be worshipped by the world and will shine only for the well being of people.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः[5] Yato Dharmas Tato Jayaḥ Whence dharma (Righteousness), thence victory
Goa सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्‌भवेत्[6] Sarve Bhadrāni Paśyantu Mā Kaścid Duhkhabhāg bhavet May all perceive good, may not anyone attain unhappiness
Life Insurance Corporation of India योगक्षेमं वहाम्यहम्[7] Yogakshemam Vahāmyaham I shall take care of welfare
Indian Navy शं नो वरुणः[8] Shanno Varuna May Varuna be peaceful to us
Indian Air Force नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम्[9] Nabhaḥ-Spṛśaṃ Dīptam Touch the sky with glory.
Maharashtra Police सद्रक्षणाय खलनिग्रहणाय[10] Sadrakshanaaya Khalanigrahanaaya For protection of the good and control of the wicked
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India य एष सुप्तेषु जागर्ति[11] Ya Esha Suptéshu Jāgarti One who is awake when all asleep
Indian Coast Guard वयं रक्षामः[12] Vayam Rakshāmaha We protect
All India Radio बहुजनहिताय बहुजन‍सुखाय‌[13] Bahujana-hitāya bahujana-sukhāya For the benefit of all, for the comfort of all
Rajputana Rifles वीरभोग्या वसुन्धरा[14] Veerabhogyā Vasundharā The earth is fit to be ruled by the brave
India Meteorological Department आदित्यात् जायते वृष्टिः[15] Ādityāt jāyate vṛṣṭiḥ The Sun Gives Rainfall
Doordarshan सत्‍यं शिवं सुन्दरम्[16] Satyam Shivam Sundaram Truth is God and God is beautiful
Intelligence Bureau जागृतं अहर्निशम्[17] Jāgratam aharnisham Wide awake day and night
Research and Analysis Wing धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः[18] Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah Dharma saves its saviour
Uttar Pradesh Police परित्राणाय साधूनां विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम्[19] Paritrānāya sadhünām vināshāya ca dushkrtām For the upliftment of the virtuous and the destruction of the wicked
Defence Research and Development Organisation बलस्य मूलं विज्ञानम्[20] Balasya mülam vijnānam Knowledge is power
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata भिन्नेष्वैक्यस्य दर्शनम्[21] bhinneṣvaikyasya darśanam Even in differences, see the unity
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्[22] Yogah karmasu koushalam To do a skillful work is a virtue
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) विद्यया अमृतमश्नुते[23] Vidyayā amrutamashnuté Immortality through knowledge
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai ज्ञानम् परमम् ध्येयम्[24] Jñāna parm dhyēya Knowledge is the supreme aim
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु[25] Téjasvi nāvadheetamastu May the shining one (the Sun, metaphor for God) illumine our intelligence
University of Delhi निष्टा धृतिः सत्यम्[26] Nistā dhrutih satyam Truth is borne by faith
Banaras Hindu University विद्यया अमृतमश्नुते[27] Vidyayā'mritamașnute Knowledge imparts immortality
Income Tax Department कोष मूलो दण्ड: Kosha Mulo Dandah: Penalty is the Fundamental of Treasury
Government Engineering College, Thrissur योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् Yoga Karmasu Kaushalam Perfection in skill through practice
Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University ज्ञानम्‌ विज्ञान-सहितम्‌ Gyanam Vigyan Sahitam The Essential Knowledge attended with all the comprehensive Knowledge
Indian Institute of Technology Goa विद्या विनयेन दीप्यते Vidya vinayena deepyate Knowledge Shines with humility

Indonesia[edit]

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See also: List of educational institutions with Sanskrit mottos § Indonesia
List of Indonesian central Governmental institutions with Sanskrit mottoes
Institution Motto (Official Indonesian transliteration) Motto (Sanskrit) Meaning
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Caraka Bhuwana[28] चरक भुवन Charaka: "Wanderer"[29] and Bhavana: "Dwelling"[30] (referring to the World), literally "envoy of the nation to the world"
Ministry of Finance Nagara Dana Rakça[31] नागर धन रक्षा Guardian of State Finance
Public Prosecution Service Satya Adhi Wicaksana[32] सत्य अधि विचक्षण Satya: "Honest Loyalty", Adhi: "Perfection in Duty", and Wichaksana: "Wise"[33]
Supreme Court Dharmmayukti[34] धर्म युक्ति (the) Real Dharma

In Indonesia, Sanskrit is mostly and widely used in mottoes and terms in the Armed Forces, educational and government institutions respectively.

  • Aceh Province: Panchachita (पञ्चचित) - "Five Goals"[35]
  • Audit Board of Indonesia: Tri Dharma Arthasantosha - "Strive to achieve the 3 (three) successful auditing principles (finance, supervision, and management) towards the realization of the perfection of State Finance responsibilities".[36]
  • Bali Province: Bali Dvipa Jaya - "Glorious Bali Island"[37]
  • Central Java Province: Prasetya Ulah Sakti Bhakti Praja - "Promise to try hard and loyal to the nation"
  • Jakarta: Jaya Raya - "Glorious and Great"[38]
  • Gunung Kidul Regency: dhaksinarga bhumikarta (दक्षिणअर्घ भूमिकृत)
  • Banyuwangi Regency: satya bhakti praja mukti (सत्यभक्तिप्रजामुक्ति), (ꦯꦠꦾꦨꦏ꧀ꦠꦶꦦꦿꦗꦩꦸꦏ꧀ꦠꦶ)
  • Indonesian National Police: Rashtra Sevakottama (राष्ट्र सेवकोटामा) - "People's Main Servants"[39]
  • Indonesian National Armed Forces: Tri Dharma Eka Karma (त्रि धर्म एक कर्मा)[40]
  • Indonesian Army: Kartika Eka Pakshi - "Unmatchable Bird with Noble Goals"
  • Indonesian Navy: Jalesveva Jayamahai (जलस्वेव जयमहए) - "On the Sea We Are Glorious"
    • Indonesian Marine Corps: Jalesu Bumyamcha Jayamahai (जलेसु भुम्यांचा जयमहै) - "On the Sea and Land we are glorious"[42]
  • Indonesian Air Force: Swabhuana Paksa (स्वभुआणा पक्ष) - "The Wings of the Motherland"
  • Indonesian Military Academy ("Akmil"): Adhitakarya Mahatvavirya Nagarabhakti (अधिकाऱ्या महत्व विर्य नगरभक्ति) - (Hard-working Knights Serving Bravery as Nations Hero")[44]
  • Indonesian Police Academy ("Akpol"): Dharma, Bijaksana, Kshatriya (धर्म बिजक्साना क्षत्रिय)
  • Indonesian Fire Brigade: Yudha Brama Jaya[45]
  • National Search and Rescue Agency: Avignam Jagat Samagram - "May the universe be saved"[46]
  • Indonesian Army Staff and Command College ("Seskoad"): Viyata Vira Jati
  • Indonesian Army Officer Candidate School ("Secapa-ad"): Budi Bhakti Wira Utama
  • Indonesian Naval Academy ("A.A.L."): Hree Dharma Shanty - "Embarrassed for Doing The Defects"[47][circular reference]
  • Indonesian Naval Staff and Command College ("Sesko-al"): Dharma Wiratama
  • Indonesian Air Force Academy ("A.A.U."): Vidya Karma Vira Pakcha
  • Indonesian Air Force Doctrine Development, Education and Training Command ("Kodiklat-au"): Vidyasana Viveka Vardhana[48]
  • Indonesian Police Knowledge College ("P.T.I.K."): Bhakti-Dharma-Waspada[49]
  • Institute of Domestic Governance ("I.P.D.N."): Among Praja Dharma Satya Nagari Bhakti
  • Sebelas Maret University: Mangesti Luhur Ambangun Nagara (mixture with Old Javanese influence)
  • Ganesha University of Education: Dharmaning Sajjana Umerdhyaken Vidyaguna (mixture with Old Javanese influence)
  • Mahasaraswati University of Denpasar: Gonging Maha Pataka Muddha Hetu (mixture with Balinese language influence)

Laos[edit]

See also: Military unit mottoes in Laos and Sanskrit mottos of universities in Laos
  •  Laos: ສັນຕິພາບ ເອກະລາດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ເອກະພາບ ວັດທະນາຖາວອນ (Sanskrit based Lao via Khmer language: Peace, independence, democracy, unity and prosperity)[50]

Myanmar[edit]

See also: Military unit mottoes in Myanmar and Sanskrit mottos of universities in Myanmar
  •  Myanmar: Formerly သမဂ္ဂါနံ တပေါ သုခေါ (samaggānaṃ tapo sukho) (Sanskrit based Burmese: Happiness through harmony). Currently none.

Nepal[edit]

See also: Military unit mottoes in Nepal and Sanskrit mottos of universities in Nepal
  • Nepal: 'जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी' Janani Janmabhūmisca Svargādapi garīyasi "Mother and motherland are greater than heaven"
  • Nepal Rastra Bank:'असतोमा सद्गमय' Asatoma Sadgamaya "Illusion to reality"
  • Nepal Police: 'सत्य सेवा सुरक्षणम्' "Truth, Service & Security"
  • Nepal Sanskrit University: 'सरस्वती नः सुभगा मयस्करत' "May Saraswati make us all overall prosperous"

Sri Lanka[edit]

See also: Military unit mottoes in Sri Lanka and Sanskrit mottos of universities in Sri Lanka

Thailand[edit]

See also: Military unit mottoes in Thailand and Sanskrit mottos of universities in Thailand
  •  Thailand: none, unofficially ชาติ ศาสนา พระมหากษัตริย์ (Thai: Chat, Satsana, Phra Mahakasat, "Nation, Religion, King")[51]
    • Thailand Siam (1873-1910) : สพฺเพสํ สงฺฆภูตานํ สามคฺคี วุฑฺฒิ สาธิกา (Pāli: शब्बेसम् सम्घभुतनम् समग्घि भुद्धि सधिक, Sabbesaṃ saṃghabhūtānaṃ samagghī vuḍḍhi sadhikā,"Unity amongst those uniting brings about success and prosperity.")[52]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ↑ "National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
  3. ↑ "Home | Supreme Court of India". supremecourtofindia.nic.in. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
  4. ↑ "List of Indian state mottos".
  5. ↑ "Home | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation". www.mcgm.gov.in.
  6. ↑ "Government of Goa | Spotlight". www.goa.gov.in. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
  7. ↑ "Life Insurance Corporation of India - Home". www.licindia.in. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
  8. ↑ "Official website of Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
  9. ↑ "Official website of Indian Air Force". indianairforce.nic.in. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
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  30. ↑ "bhavana" भवन = Sanskritdictionary.com
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  32. ↑ "Logo & Maknanya". Attorney General of Indonesia. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  33. ↑ Interpretation according to the institution
  34. ↑ "Arti Lambang Mahkamah Agung RI". Supreme Court of Indonesia. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  35. ↑ "Lambang dan Logo, Logo Pancacita". Traffic Agency of the Government of the Province of Aceh. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  36. ↑ "Lambang BPK Periode 1998-Sekarang". Papua province Audit Board. July 22, 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
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  45. ↑ "Arti & Makna Logo Damkar". Karangasem Regency Fire Department of Bali Province official website. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
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  52. ↑ Present in Chulalongkorn's coat of arms
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