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The Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha Research Center (BVRC) is an academic educational initiative of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) for facilitating the study, research and application of ancient Indian philosophical traditions such as Vaishnavism, as well as linked arts and sciences aimed at the development of a holistic and harmonious society. The BVRC was duly affiliated to the University of Mumbai in the subject of Philosophy in June 2018. The BVRC’s academic model places philosophy and theology of ancient Indian traditions at the centre just like the whorl of a lotus. The petals are applied fields such as Ethics & Value Education, Emotions & Happiness Studies, Environmental Studies, Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Efficiency & Productivity, History, Literature, Sociology etc. as well as classical arts and disciplines such as Sangeet, Nrtya, Natya, Chitrakala, Shilpakala, Yoga, Ayurveda, Vastu etc. The BVRC will help India reflect on its heritage in relevant modern terms, exploring the unique contribution of India to the world, while contributing to building important bridges between cultures, religions and nations.
The BVRC began its operations in 2012 and started a two year intensive study course on ancient Indian philosophical literatures such as the Bhagavat Purana at ISKCON’s farm community called Govardhan Ecovillage in Palghar district of Maharasthra. Courses run by the BVRC are already in great demand all over the nation and it is running courses in eight cities across India.
Our Vision
To bring about a revitalisation of the value systems, lifestyle and culture of the society by providing academic education enriched with wisdom from ancient Indian philosophical traditions and fortified with scientific rigour of modern science.
Our Mission
To design and develop academic and research programs based on the study of philosophical traditions, arts and sciences from India and other parts of the world and help produce applied solutions in fields of Ethics, Emotions, Environment, Entrepreneurship and Efficiency.
Objectives
To design and develop academic and research programs based on the study of philosophical traditions, arts and sciences from India and other parts of the world and help produce applied solutions in fields of Ethics, Emotions, Environment, Entrepreneurship and Efficiency.
- To focus on study of systems of Indian philosophy with emphasis on Vedanta, Samkhya, Yoga and Nyaya as well as Vaishnava philosophy, history and culture.
- To create an ambience for deep studies and critical research of classical Indian texts such as Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta Sutra, the Upanishads, the Puranas, SrimadBhagavatam, Bhakti Rasamrta Sindhu, the Chaitanya Charitamrta etc.
- To facilitate the establishment of the discipline of Religious Studies across India.
- To cultivate a think-tank of qualified and trained scholars who will explore and expand the intellectual heritage that has been passed down in the age-old ancient Indian wisdom traditions.
- To undertake and promote research in application of Vedanta philosophy for resolving modern day problems.
- To explore the philosophy of personalism and the implications of the statement ”Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead”.
- To preserve and research traditional Indian.
- To translate ancient literatures to other languages and publish these works with modern scientific notes.
- To facilitate intellectual exchange amongst scholars within India and globally by organizing lectures and discussions.
- To study and apply traditional pedagogical methods used in ancient India.
- To create an extensive library and resource center for scholars around the world and promote the publication of journals and other literature.
- To develop lasting relationships with leading public and private educational institutions both in India and abroad.
