Symbol and Philosophy
The symbol of UNS is a flower with four petals as the visualization of the nation, the name of the nation and the state.The three petals at top side, right side and the left side are the embodiment of tri dharma colleges. The one petal under consists of five units that symbolize the principles of Pancasila.The four petals form a line in sequence to depict the academic unity of UNS .
The flower's pistil head shape is described as Wiku that derives from Pali, meaning "the learned people", a circular writing that is similar with Javanese script is Sangkala Candra, (In count of Java) "Mangesthi Luhur Ambangun Nagara" symbolizes the Java year 1908 or 1976 AD, the founding year of UNS.
Overall the symbol of UNS visualize ideals to build a nation, Candra Sangkala it as a shining Praba, Praba in the history of religion and puppet used by the holy man who's wise and virtuous. The central of symbol is Wiku brain (the learned man) is described as a flame, suggests light that illuminates the eternity of science, toward human welfare. Navy blue's color is a pledge of allegiance and devotion to nation, state, homeland, and science.
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