Sanskrit in the Mottos of some popular organizations
People who are shocked at the mere reference by a "secular" court to a "religious" Gita may ponder on these:
S.No | Organization | Motto | Meaning | ||
1. | May the Lord of the Oceans be Auspicious Unto Us (Tattraiya Upanishad) | ||||
2. | Touching the Sky With Glory (Gita | ||||
3. | We protect (Bala kanda of Valmiki Ramayana) | ||||
4. | Seek Refuge in Reason - Let intelligence be thy sole quest (Gita | ||||
5. | yogakshemam vahaamyaham | I shall take care of the well-being (Gita | |||
6. | To war with wisdom | ||||
Some Army Units | |||||
7. | Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha | It is a glory to die doing one’s duty | |||
8. | Sarvada Shaktishali | Ever Powerful | |||
9. | Veer Bhogya Vasundhara | The Brave Shall Reap the Earth | |||
10. | Kartavyam Anvatma | Duty Before Death | |||
11. | Yudhaya Krit Nischya | Fight With Determination | |||
12. | Prakramo Vijayate | Valour Triumphs | |||
13. | Prashata Ranvirta | Valour in | |||
14. | Balidanam Vir Lakshanam | Sacrifice is a Sign of the Brave | |||
Universities | |||||
15. | Vidya Viniyogadvikāsaha | ||||
16. | Tejasvi Nāvadhitamastu | ||||
17. | Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam | ||||
18. | Gyanam Paramam Dhyeyam | ||||
19. | Tamaso Mā Jyotirgamaya | ||||
20. | Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam | ||||
21. | Siddhirbhavati Karmaja | ||||
22. | Shramam Binam Na Kimapi Sādhyam | ||||
23. | Tat Twam Pushan Apavrinu | ||||
24. | Asato Ma Sadgamaya | ||||
25. | Uttisthita Jagrata Prapya Baraan Nibidhata | ||||
26. | Jnanam Paramam Balam | ||||
27. | Aa Na Bhadro, Kratavo Yantu Vishwata | ||||
28. | Bhanineshvaikyasay Darshanam | ||||
29. | Dhiyo Yonaha Prachodayat | ||||
30. | Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam | ||||
31. | Siddhirbhavati Karmaja | ||||
32. | Dharmo Rakshati Rakshata | ||||
33. | Sathyam vada dharmam chara | ||||
34. | jnanam samyaga vekshanam | ||||
35. | Nirmaya Karmana Sree | ||||
36. | University of Colombo ( | buddhih sarvatra brājate | |||
37. | Nishtā drithih Satyam | ||||
38. | Karmani Vyajyate Prajna | ||||
39. | University of Moratuwa ( | Vidyaiwa Sarwadhanam | |||
40. | University of Peradeniya ( | Sarvasva Locanam Sāstram | |||
41. | Dharmo Vishwasya Jagatah Pratishtha | ||||
42. | jnanam samyaga vekshanam | ||||
43. | Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam | ||||
44. | Yuktiheena Vicharetu Dharmahnih Prajayate | ||||
45. | Tejasvi Nāvadhitamastu | ||||
46. | Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye |
PS: Thanks to the following sites for helping me as a good starting points.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Military_Unit_Mottoes_by_Country#India