List of institutions with Sanskrit mottos

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
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
See also: Military unit mottoes in India and Sanskrit mottos of universities in India
List of Indian institutions having Sanskrit mottoes
Institution Motto Motto (in English transliterated) 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 Pratnakirtimpāvrinu Let us uncover the glory of the past
Maharashtra प्रतिपच्चंद्रलेखेव वर्धिष्णुर्विश्व वंदिता महाराष्ट्रस्य राज्यस्य मुद्रा भद्राय राजते[4] 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 The glory that touches the sky
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] Adityāt Jāyaté Vrishtihi The Sun Gives Rainfall
Doordarshan सत्‍यं शिवं सुंदरम्[16] Satyam Shivam Sundaram Truth is God, God Is Shiva (The Auspicious One) and Auspiciousness 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
Defense Research and Development Organisation बलस्य मूलं विज्ञानम्[20] Balasya mülam vijnānam Knowledge is power
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्[21] Yogah karmasu koushalam To do a skillful work is a virtue
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) विद्यया अमृतमश्नुते[22] Vidyayā amrutamashnuté mortality through knowledge
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु[23] Téjasvi nāvadheetamastu May the shining one (the Sun, metaphor for God) illumine our intelligence
University of Delhi निष्टा धृतिः सत्यम्[24] Nistā dhrutih satyam Truth is borne by faith
Banaras Hindu University विद्यया अमृतमश्नुते[25] Vidyayā'mritamașnute Knowledge imparts immortality
Netarhat Residential School अत्त दीपो भवः Atta Dipa Viharatha Enlighten Your Own Self
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
See also: Military unit mottoes in Indonesia and Sanskrit mottos of universities in Indonesia

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

  • Aceh Province: पञ्चचित - Pancacita "Five Goals"
  • Bali Province: Bali Dvipa Jaya "Glorious Bali Island"
  • Central Java Province: Prasetya Ulah Sakti Bhakti Praja "Promise to try hard and loyal to the nation"
  • Jakarta: Jaya Raya "Glorious and Great"
  • Gunung Kidul Regency: दक्षिणअर्घ भूमिकृत, dhaksinarga bhumikarta
  • Banyuwangi Regency: सत्यभक्तिप्रजामुक्ति, ꦯꦠꦾꦨꦏ꧀ꦠꦶꦦꦿꦗꦩꦸꦏ꧀ꦠꦶ, satya bhakti praja mukti
  • Indonesian National Police: "राष्ट्र सेवकोटामा " - Rastra Sewakottama "People's Main Servants"
  • Indonesian National Armed Forces: "त्रि धर्म एक कर्मा" - Tri Dharma Eka Karma
  • Indonesian Army: Kartika Eka Phaksi "Unmatchable Bird with Noble Goals"
  • Indonesian Navy: "जलस्वेव जयमहए" - Jalesveva Jayamahe "On the Sea We Are Glorious"
  • Indonesian Air Force: "स्वभुआणा पक्ष" - Swabhuana Paksa "The Wings of the Motherland"
  • Indonesian Air Force Infantry and Special Forces: Karmanye Vadhikar aste Ma falesu Kadacana "You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action" (Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 47)
  • Indonesian Marine Corps: "जलेसु भुम्यांचा जयमहै" - Jalesu Bumyamcha Jayamahe "On the Sea and Land we are glorious"
  • Indonesian Military Academy ("Akmil"): "अधिकाऱ्या महत्व विर्य नगरभक्ति" - Adhitakarya Mahatvavirya Nagarabhakti (Hard-working Knights Serving Bravery as Nations Hero")
  • Indonesian Police Academy ("Akpol"): "धर्म बिजक्साना क्षत्रिय" - Dharma, Bijaksana, Kshatriya
  • Indonesian Fire Brigade: Yudha Brama Jaya
  • National Search and Rescue Agency: Avignam Jagat Samagram ("May the universe be saved")
  • 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")
  • 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
  • Indonesian Police Knowledge College ("P.T.I.K."): Bhakti-Dharma-Waspada
  • Institute of Domestic Governance ("I.P.D.N."): Among Praja Dharma Satya Nagari Bhakti
  • Sebelas Maret University: Mangesthi Luhur Ambangun Nagara
  • Ganesha University of Education: Dharmaning Sajjana Umerdhyaken Vidyaguna (mixture of Old Javanese and Sanskrit languages)
  • Mahasaraswati University of Denpasar: Gonging Maha Pataka Muddha Hetu (mixture of Old Balinese and Sanskrit languages)
List of Indonesian institutions with Sanskrit mottoes
Institution Motto (Official Indonesian transliteration) Motto (Sanskrit) Meaning
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Caraka Bhuwana[26] चरक भुवन
Ministry of Finance Nagara Dana Rakça नागर धन रक्षा Guardian of State Finance
Attorney General Satya Adhi Wicaksana सत्य अधि विचक्षण
Supreme Court Dharmmayukti धर्म युक्ति (the) Real Dharma

Laos
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)[27]

Myanmar
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
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:'तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय' Tamasoma Jyotirgamay "Darkness to light"

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

Thailand
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")[28]
    • 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.")[29]

See also

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  29. Present in Chulalongkorn's coat of arms
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