Bahujana sukhaya bahujana hitaya cha
Bahujana sukhaya bahujana hitaya cha (translates to "for the happiness of the many, for the welfare of the many")
Hinduism defines five basic traditional philosophical concepts and the fifth concept enjoined to be followed is the concept of "welfare of the many, the happiness of the many". [3]
This aphorism is the motto of the All India Radio (AIR) a National Public Service Broadcaster and its emblem depicts the motto.[7]
Explanation
Chanakya's Arthshastra
Vishnugupta, popularly known as
Natma priyyam hitam rajanaha prajanam cha hitam priyam.
English translation: “In the happiness of his public rests the king’s happiness, in their welfare
his welfare
He shall not consider as good only that which pleases him but treat as beneficial to him whatever pleases his public.
In Hinduism
Hinduism defines five basic traditional philosophical concepts and the fifth concept enjoined to be followed is the concept of “welfare of the many, the happiness of the many.” This concept does not allow
In Buddhism
Vivekananda's view
Vivekananda for the purpose of providing an aesthetic vision to this aphorism said that the
All India Radio's motto
References
- ^ Coleman 1973, p. 27.
- ^ a b "Governance in Classic India" (PDF). Transparency India organization. p. 13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ^ a b Singh 1999, pp. 81–82.
- ^ a b Madan 1999, p. 47.
- ^ a b Vivekananda 1993, p. 38.
- ^ Ghosh 2008, p. 118.
- ^ a b c "All India Radio". Official government website of All India Radio. Archived from the original on 20 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ^ "Milestones". Official website of All India indiaradio.organization. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
Bibliography
- Coleman, Bennett (1973). The Illustrated Weekly of India. Published for the proprietors, Bennett, Coleman & Company, Limited, at The Times of India Press.
- Ghosh, Raghunath (1 January 2008). Humanity, Truth, and Freedom: Essays in Modern Indian Philosophy. Northern Book Centre. ISBN 978-81-7211-233-2.
- Madan, Gurmukh Ram (1999). Buddhism: Its Various Manifestations. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-728-3.
- Singh, Karan (1 January 1999). Essays on Hinduism. Ratna Sagar. ISBN 978-81-7070-173-6. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- Vivekananda, Swami (1 January 1993). Swami Vivekananda, a Study on Aesthetics. Atlantic Publishers & Distri. GGKEY:PUW9U5D9KXF.