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
- Template:Flag: Template:Lang (Chéat Sasna Preăhmôhaksât) (Sanskritised Khmer: Nation Religion King)[1]
India
| 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]Template: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
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| Institution | Motto (Official Indonesian transliteration) | Motto (Sanskrit) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Template:Transl[28] | Template:Lang | Charaka: "Wanderer"[29] and Bhavana: "Dwelling"[30] (referring to the World), literally "envoy of the nation to the world" |
| Ministry of Finance | Template:Transl[31] | Template:Lang | Guardian of State Finance |
| Public Prosecution Service | Template:Transl[32] | Template:Lang | Satya: "Honest Loyalty", Adhi: "Perfection in Duty", and Wichaksana: "Wise"[33] |
| Supreme Court | Template:Transl[34] | Template:Lang | (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 (Template:Lang) - "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: Template:Transl (Template:Lang)
- Banyuwangi Regency: Template:Transl (Template:Lang), (Template:Lang)
- 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"
- Army Special Forces Command (Kopassus): official motto: Tribhuana Chandracha Satya Dharma[41]
- 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 Air Force Infantry and Special Forces: Karmanye Vadhikaraste Ma falesu Kadachana - "You have the right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action" (Given by Indonesia's first president Sukarno quoting from the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 47)[43]
- 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]Template: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
- Template:Flag: ສັນຕິພາບ ເອກະລາດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ເອກະພາບ ວັດທະນາຖາວອນ (Sanskrit based Lao via Khmer language: Peace, independence, democracy, unity and prosperity)[50]
Myanmar
- Template:Flag: Formerly သမဂ္ဂါနံ တပေါ သုခေါ (samaggānaṃ tapo sukho) (Sanskrit based Burmese: Happiness through harmony). Currently none.
Nepal
- Nepal: 'Template:Lang' Janani Janmabhūmisca Svargādapi garīyasi "Mother and motherland are greater than heaven"
- Nepal Rastra Bank:'Template:Lang' 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
Thailand
- Template:Flag: none, unofficially ชาติ ศาสนา พระมหากษัตริย์ (Thai: Chat, Satsana, Phra Mahakasat, "Nation, Religion, King")[51]
- Template:Flagicon 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
- List of educational institutions with Sanskrit mottos
- List of Sanskrit universities in India
- List of Sanskrit academic institutes outside India
- List of military unit mottoes by country
- List of Sanskrit loanwords in English
- List of Sanskrit loanwords in Hindi
- List of Sanskrit loanwords in Indonesian
- List of Sanskrit loanwords in Tagalog
- List of Sanskrit inscriptions in the Malay world
- List of historic Sanskrit texts
- List of Sanskrit Buddhist literature
- List of legendary creatures in Sanskrit Hindu mythology
- List of Sanskrit poets
- List of languages by first written accounts
- Sanskrit Wikipedia
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