MAHATMA PHULE KRISHI VIDYAPEETH
MAHATMA PHULE KRISHI VIDYAPEETH The emblem of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) has three green leaves surmounted by its name and supported by its motto in Sanskrit ‘अन्नं बहु कुर्वीत तद् व्रतम्’ (Verse 1, Chapter 9, Bhrigu Valli, Taittiriya Upanishad) meaning ‘Thou Shalt Increase and Amass Food’. These are ensconced by a red circular border created with the motifs 44 humans holding their hands, signifying unity is strength. The leaves represent the agriculture and agriculturist; the leaves denote growth and rebirth; the colour green denotes agriculture, nature, growth, balance, harmony, environment, prosperity, vitality, prestige, wealth and being very down to earth and the red denotes passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy.