IIM Nagpur believes in creating and disseminating knowledge with the ultimate aim of impacting the practice. A line from the Upanishad expresses this belief aptly.
In particular, we adopted the second line सत्यंचस्वाध्यायप्रवचनेच[satyam cha svadhyayapravachanecha] as the motto for IIM Nagpur.
Here Satyam refers to broadly the higher truths or deeper layers of reality. Truth is eternal and context-free [not contextual]. Merely knowing is not enough; one has to try to implement.
Svadhyaya refers to self-study; profound and in-depth domain knowledge; relentless and untiring pursuit of knowledge; and expanding the frontiers of knowledge.
Pravachana refers to dissemination of knowledge (in contrast to the acquisition of knowledge denoted by svadhayaya); engaging in productive dialogue; active communication, exchange, and sharing of thoughts, ideas, insights and perspectives – all of which results in a rich, stimulating, vibrant and elevating discourse.
सत्यंचस्वाध्यायप्रवचनेच[satyam cha svadhyayapravachanecha] means practice truth through learning and teaching. So, our motto can be broadly stated as towards truth through individual reflection and collective discourse; and amplified further as exciting/inspired journey towards truth through individual reflection/personal excellence and collective discourse/ engagement / commitment.
To summarize: The motto captures the spirit of constant striving for personal excellence as well as a collective quest and pursuit towards constant unfolding of ever new vistas of higher/deeper realities.
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