Logos of India

GUJARAT BIOTECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY The emblem of Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) in grey, bluish green and orange has a pictorial of helical DNA structure crested by its motto in Sanskrit. Alongside its name is written in serif capitals. The motto ‘विज्ञानं ब्रह्म’ (Verse 1, Chapter 5, Bhrigu Valli, Taittiriya Upanishad) meaning ‘Knowledge is Eternal’. The DNA structure denotes the the domain of knowledge of the university; the colour bluish green symbolises being cool, calmness and peace; the colour grey symbolises strength, longevity, unemotional, detached, balanced and impartial, power, influence, wisdom and intelligence and the colour orange symbolises energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness.

GAUTAM BUDDHA UNIVERSITY The circular emblem of Gautam Buddha University (GBU) is placed on a spread of lotus with 40 petals, which houses a picture of Gautama Buddha sitting in Dharmachakra pose supported by its tagline in Sanskrit ‘अत्ता हि अत्तनो नाथो अत्ता हि अत्तनो गति’ (Verse 160, Dhammapada) meaning ‘One's Refuge is Within Oneself’ is placed in a circle with red outline. Between the lotus petals and the motifs on a white circular border, the name of the university is inscribed in Devanagari and English. The Dharmachakra pose symbolises the  setting into motion of the wheel of the teaching of the Dharma; lotus symbolises purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the colour red symbolises passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration and the colour black denotes mystery, power, elegance and sophistication.