INDIA, CHENNAI, June 18, 2025: The Madras Sanskrit College (MSC) proudly inaugurated four new institutions within its campus on Wednesday, June 18th. These initiatives mark the foundational launch of the Bharatiya Center for Excellence (भारतीय ज्ञान केन्द्र – Bharatiya Gnana Kendra), a strategic response to the global demand for holistic wellness, balanced living, and dharma-rooted leadership.
The four new institutions that were inaugurated are:
Ramaratnam Bharatiya Vidyalaya: A primary school dedicated to imparting education based on Indian values and Indian knowledge systems.
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Veda Pathshala: A new Veda Pathshala established in honor of Mahaperiyava.
Krishnaswamy Iyer Sastra Varidhi: An institution designed to cultivate hand-picked, deserving scholars, nurturing their knowledge base and developing them into the great scholars of tomorrow.
Saiva Agama Department: A new department being launched within the college to uphold the sacred traditions of Saiva Darshana.
The inauguration ceremony was held on June 18th at the college premises in the divine presence and personal appearance of the 70th Peethadhipathi, Kanchi Kamakoti Moolaamnaaya Sarvajana Peetham Jagadguru Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati Sankaracharya Swamigal.
The Bharatiya Center of Excellence represents a pivotal new chapter for the Madras Sanskrit College. For over a century, MSC and the Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute (KSRI) have been bastions of Sanskrit scholarship and Bharatiya Knowledge Systems (BKS), preserving, teaching, and researching disciplines from Vedanta and Nyaya to Ayurveda, Ganitam, Jyotisha, Itihasa, and Dharmashastra. These ancient wisdom traditions offer vital blueprints for a sustainable, ethical, and wise future, representing a significant, untapped knowledge asset.
Under visionary leadership and with deep scholarly roots, the Bharatiya Center of Excellence will launch transformative initiatives designed to bridge ancient wisdom with modern challenges, creating tangible value. These include:
The Veda Pathasala and Bharatiya Vidyalaya that was launched today is part of this Bharatiya Center for Excellence. These schools will cultivate future leaders with integrated, values-based education spanning ancient and modern knowledge.
Further institutions that are part of the Bharatiya Center for Excellence that are currently being developed, but will be unveiled at future dates:
Focused research in Ayurveda, Ganitam, Dharmasastra, and Itihasa, translating ancient wisdom into modern solutions.
The True Itihasa Project will rigorously restore and rewrite India’s historical narrative using multidisciplinary research.
Innovative Bridge Programs and Research in Ayurveda that will expand accessibility to ancient knowledge through AI-integrated Sanskrit, global digital classrooms, and traditional debates.
Due to the Acharya’s presence and enhanced security measures, attendance without a security pass may be restricted. Individuals desirous of attending are kindly requested to contact the college directly to obtain a pass for the function.
About The Madras Sanskrit College: For over a century, The Madras Sanskrit College (MSC) and Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute (KSRI) have been dedicated to the preservation, study, and promotion of Sanskrit and Bharatiya Knowledge Systems. They have served as crucial institutions for scholarly research and education in a wide range of ancient Indian disciplines.
Contact:
Mr. Ramesh Mahalingam
Trustee, The Madras Sanskrit College
Email: rxm1951@gmail.com
Contact number: 8754461878
