The Coat of Arms represents the nature of the dedication of the Carmelite Sisters to Women’s education. It has (a) a book and a hand, (b) a cross with patli creeper, (c) a shield, a cross and three stars. The book and the hand in the Coat of Arms are those of Saint Teresa of Avila, the Patron saint of Patna Women’s College. The cross is a symbol of hope in times of suffering. The creeper encircling the cross is the Patli creeper, native to Patliputra. The creeper clinging to the cross tells us that it was with great difficulty that this College was built, that we must not leave any work unfinished because of obstacles and that knowledge gained from books is second-hand knowledge. It is experience gained through difficulties that matures a person.
The third symbol (shield, cross, stars) is that of the Carmelite Order to which Sisters of this College belong. The shield-like mountain is Mount Carmel in Palestine overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, hence the blue background. Mount Carmel stands for stability and power, the symbol of God’s steadfast love. A cross on the summit of the mountain is the distinctive mark of Carmelites. The two stars on either side of the cross represent the Greek and Latin eras through which the order has survived. The star in the centre symbolizes Mary whose protection the Carmelites seek. Below the symbol is the motto: “Always Wise” (Latin: Semper Sapientiae)
College Anthem
हे मानव, रूके न कदम बाधाओं से
डरे न मन समस्याओं से, हे मानव…
तुम्हें कुछ भी न घट पाएगा
चिर सुभाग ही मिल जाएगा
तजो माया विनाशकारी
मिले भगवन परम सुखकारी
आस्था तेरी परम सत्य है
और विश्वास तुझ पे अटल है
जान लो जगत ये नश्वर है
मात्र ईश्वर ही सदा अचल है, हे मानव…
Let nothing disturb thee;
Let nothing dismay thee;
All Things pass,
God never changes.
Patience attains
All that it strives for.
He who has God
Finds he lacks nothing.
God alone suffices.