From where is the phrase 'Satyameva Jayate' taken?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) The Mundaka Upanishad

The phrase "Satyameva Jayate" translates to "Truth alone triumphs" and is taken from the Mundaka Upanishad, a part of the Vedic texts. It appears in Chapter 3, Verse 1, Line 6 of the Mundaka Upanishad.

The full verse is:
"Satyameva Jayate nanritam"
"Truth alone triumphs, not falsehood."

This phrase emphasizes the importance of truth and its ultimate victory over lies and deception.

Significance in Modern India:

• National Emblem:
  The phrase "Satyameva Jayate" is inscribed in Devanagari script at the base of the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which is India's National Emblem.

• Adoption:
  It was adopted as the national motto of India on 26th January 1950, symbolizing the ethical foundations of Indian civilization.

Additional Information:

• Upanishads:
  • The Upanishads are ancient Indian philosophical texts that form the concluding part of the Vedas and are considered their spiritual essence.
  • They explore profound concepts such as the nature of reality (Brahman), the self (Atman), and the relationship between the two.

Key Features:

• Time Period: Composed between 800 BCE and 200 BCE.
• Content: Focus on philosophy, meditation, and spiritual knowledge rather than rituals.

Core Teachings:

• Brahman: The ultimate, universal reality.
• Atman: The individual soul or self.
• Moksha: Liberation through self-realization.

Prominent Upanishads:
Includes texts like the Mundaka, Chandogya, Brihadaranyaka, Katha, and Taittiriya Upanishads.

Language: Written in Sanskrit.

The Upanishads are often referred to as Vedanta ("the end of the Vedas") and lay the foundation for Indian philosophy and spiritual traditions.