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SELECT OPINIONS ABOUT THE BHAVAN'S KENDRA

 

“Of the many institution that were born in the ferment of India’s struggle for independence, the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan occupies a unique place for its vision, activities and its continuing contribution to the realization of the fundamental goods of the Freedom Movement.”

The Bhavan has also been unique in attracting men and woman of exceptional caliber and character decade after decade since its inception in 1983. This speaks for the power of the blessing of Mahatma Gandhi which it had received at its birth and also for the farsightedness of its founder, the late Dr. K. M. Munshi…

It is only instruments like the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan which can guide the society along the desired path by radiating the light and wisdom of our ancient and modern seers.
There can be no two opinions that the Bhavan has been in the forefront of transmitting the knowledge and wisdom of the great minds of India both within the country and through its branches abroad. In doing so, the Bhavan has truly lived up to its Rigvedic motto: Aa No Bhadraha Kratavo Yantu Vishwataha: Let Nobel Thoughts Come To Us From Every Side. The Bhavan has blended all the spiritual and intellectual streams of India and the world-and for this, too, it deserves to be heartily commended.
I join millions of my countrymen in wishing the very best for the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s noble endeavours in the coming decades.”

Shri. Atal Behari Vajpayee,
Former Prime Minister of India

 

       
       

“The Bhavan has served Indian Culture with ability and perseverance and has made truly remarkable progress in many aspects of Indian Culture.
The Bhavan’s past record gives assurance that this progress will continue in the future also and the Bhavan will create fresh records in the service of India’s culture. A very fine institution which deserves every encouragement and support.”

Shri Jawaharlal Nehru,
Former Prime Minister of India and Bhavan’s Founder Member

 
       
       

“The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has to its credit achievements which older institutions may well be proud of, May this institution become the nursery of torch-bearers of a composite civilization, taking just pride in all that is best in the past, imbibing all that is noble in the present, shedding light and glory wherever they go and moulding the life destiny of a great nation.”

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,
Former Dy.Prime Minister of India and Bhavan’s Founder Member

       
       
“The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has been doing excellent work all these years in getting our generation back to its roots. In the noise and intensity of modern life the youth are wandering bewildered. It is essential for them to get back to the roots and that is why I appreciate very much the work which the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is doing.”

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan,
Former President of India and Bhavan’s Founder Member

       
       

"The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has made the intellectuals of Bharata Varsha evince interest in the various aspects of our culture and progress. May we pray Give fresh vigour to the Bhavan, a unique institution, in directing its attention more and more with greater and greater fulfilment to the dissemination of moral principles and devotion."

- H.H. Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi
Sankaracharya of Kanchi

       
       

  "With its impressive record of work for the cultural education of our people, the Bhavan can look forward to a long career of usefulness in its chosen field. It has my best wishes for the continued success of its mission."

- Swami Ranganathananda,
President Ramakrishna Math and Mission Worldwide

       
       
"The Bhavan had set its lamp of auspiciousness. It has not left any avenue of programme unexploited to the maximum in serving our culture. The impossible has been made possible; the incredible has been made credible ...... I will only pray for greater services by the Bhavan in the future years to come."

- Swami Chinmayananda,
President, Sandeepany Sadhanalaya and Bhavan's Hon. Member

       
       

"Through its activities, publications and the educational institutions it runs, the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has been doing impressive work to enable our people to understand their heritage. My good wishes."

- Smt. Indira Gandhi,
Former Prime Minister of India

       
       

  "My warm congratulations to the Bharatiye Vidya Bhavan on their achievement."

- Shir C. Rajagopalachari,
First Indian Governor General of India and
Bhavan's Founder Member

       
       
"The Bhavan has made considerable progress in achieving its objective, namely, the reintegration of Indian Culture to suit modern conditions. I congratulate the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on this success and hope that it will continue to make strides."


- Dr. Rajendra Prasad,
Former President of India and Bhavan's Founder Member