🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 2014Architecture in India

The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from:

aKatha Upanishad
bChandogya Upanishad
cAitareya Upanishad
dMundaka Upanishad
✓ Correct answer: d) Mundaka Upanishad
ExplanationThe national motto of India "Satyameva Jayate" inscribed below the national emblem is derived from the Mundaka Upanishad.This ancient Sanskrit scripture is one of the principal Upanishads embedded within the Atharva Veda.The phrase "Satyameva Jayate" translates to "Truth alone triumphs." The adoption of ‘Satyameva Jayate’ as the national motto reflects India's commitment to truth and righteousness, values deeply embedded in its ancient scriptures.The phrase was popularized during India's independence movement and was chosen to symbolize the nation's moral and ethical foundation.47

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