1. must belong to the nation itself, must not be a foreign language
2. must not be a region-specific language
3. must not be a religion-specific language
4. must have a pan Indian appeal
5. must be capable of expressing nation's special ethos and genius
7. must be unifying in its character
8. must have a rich treasure of noblest thoughts, highest achievements in all fields of knowledge: religion, philosophy, literature, science, technology, dance, music, and so on
art to animals, from philosophy to information technology etc.
11. must be able to give its people a sense of pride in their past, a sense of belonging to the present, a sense of hope and confidence for the future