Sayings inscribed in the erstwhile Parliament House.

These words are inscribed inside the Lok Sabha Chamber, overlooking the Speaker’s Chair.

This path of righteousness (Dharma) is the ideal to which the rulers of India, since ancient times, dedicated themselves, and the wheel which is symbolic of this path and its dynamic nature finds a prominent place in the National Flag of India and the National Emblem of India as well.

The Karna Parva, Mahabharata (Chapter 69, Verse 58) defines Dharma as follows: “Dharma sustains the society, Dharma maintains the social order, Dharma ensures well-being and progress of Humanity, Dharma is surely that which fulfils these objectives.”

Inscribed on the top of the entry gate to the Rajya Sabha.

Manu defined that Dharma constitutes five elements. They are Non-Violence, Truthfulness, Non-Stealing, Piousness and Control of Senses.

Evidently, Ahimsa or Non-violence occupies the first position among the five. This is the unique feature of the culture of our nation.

As one proceeds to the Central Hall from Gate No. 1 of the Old Parliament House, this verse in Samskrit from the Panchatantra greets one’s eyes from above the gate of the Central Hall.

Here we find inspiration for the establishment of the United Nations.

This statement is inscribed on the top of the entry gate to the Rajya Sabha.

This is a part of the convocation address to the outgoing students incorporated in the Shikshavalli of the Taittireeyopanishad of the Krishna Yajurveda. A message worth to be remembered and followed through the life.

Inscribed on the top of the entry gate to the Rajya Sabha.

The message of the Bhagavadgita is universal as well as eternal.

Inscribed in golden letters on the dome near Lift No. 1, which can be better viewed from the first floor.

This saying from the Mahabharata offers a vivid commentary on the duty to speak truth in an Assembly.

Inscribed on the top of the entry gate to the Rajya Sabha.

This Mantra from the Rigveda throws light on the basis for difference of opinion and also on the ways to arrive at consensus, a fundamental principle applicable to democracy.

Inscribed above Lift No. 2.

This saying of the Manusmruti offers clear guidance to the behaviour of the Parliamentarians.

Inscribed in the arc-shaped outer lobby of the Lok Sabha.

This is the same directive which is incorporated in the Bhagavadgita, Chapter 6, 5th verse, namely, “One has to uplift oneself by his own efforts.”

Wherever the Emblem of India is inscribed, this sentence is engraved within it.

This inspiring sentence of the Mundakopanishad is inscribed within the Emblem of Bharat and mandates every one to be always truthful.

This verse has been inscribed on the dome near Lift No. 4.

Inscribed on the dome near Lift No. 6.

Right to Happiness

The natural desire of all Human beings is to be happy at every stage and in every aspect of life. It is a natural human right, for without happiness life becomes meaningless. Therefore, the right of every individual to happiness has been recognized in the Bharatiya culture since ancient times. This being the most important and comprehensive human right, which includes every kind of right, the fulfilment of which leads to happiness.

Inscribed on the gate with porches.

These two shlokas indicate a comprehensive human right that merits being included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights made by the United Nations on 10th December 1948.

Inscribed prominently on the walls of two Committee Rooms on the first floor of Parliament House.