The words 'Satyameva Jayate' in the National Emblem are taken from:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Mundaka Upanishad

Explanation:

• The phrase ‘Satyameva Jayate’ translates to “Truth Alone Triumphs”.

• It is taken from the ancient Hindu scripture Mundaka Upanishad, specifically from Chapter 3, Hymn 1.6.

• The full verse is:
  "Satyameva Jayate Nānanṛtam"
  (Truth alone triumphs; not falsehood)

• This phrase was adopted as the national motto of India and is inscribed below the Lion Capital of Ashoka (India's National Emblem).

• The motto was officially adopted on 26th January 1950, the day India became a Republic.

Information Booster:

• The Lion Capital of Ashoka from Sarnath is the base of the national emblem.

• The emblem features four Asiatic lions, but only three are visible in the two-dimensional representation.

• The words Satyameva Jayate are written in Devanagari script.

• The emblem symbolizes power, courage, pride, and confidence.

• The national emblem was designed by Dinanath Bhargava, a student of Nandalal Bose.

• The Ashoka Chakra, also in the national flag, is also derived from the same pillar at Sarnath.

Additional Information:

• Ken Upanishad: Deals with the nature of Brahman (supreme reality) and mind's limitations; no mention of Satyameva Jayate.

• Isha Upanishad: Discusses detachment and renunciation, not the phrase in question.