BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN USA
THE FOUNDER OF BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN
In 1938, with a vision to preserve India’s cultural essence, Kulapati Dr. K.M. Munshi founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, a revered institution rooted in the timeless values of Indian heritage. Blessed by Late Shri. Mahatma Gandhi and supported by luminaries such as Late Shri. Jawaharlal Nehru, the Bhavan began as a humble initiative to promote Sanskrit and Indian culture. Over the decades, it has evolved into a global cultural movement, upholding the principles of Dharma, Truth, and Selfless Dedication.
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Inspired by the belief in "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" — The World is One Family — the Bhavan serves as a bridge, connecting India's ancient wisdom to the modern world, nurturing ethical and spiritual values for generations to come.
Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi
Kulapati Dr. K.M. Munshi, a visionary leader and multifaceted genius, founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938 with the mission to promote Indian culture and education.
A lawyer, freedom fighter, and writer, Shri. Munshi ji always believed in the power of India's cultural renaissance and sought to reinvigorate the values of Satyam, Shivam, and Sundaram which means Truth, Love, and Beauty.
With the blessings of Late Shri. Mahatma Gandhi and the support of national stalwarts like Late Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Late Shri. Jawaharlal Nehru, Munshiji envisioned the Bhavan as a non-political institution dedicated to the enrichment of Indian heritage. His life's work culminated in establishing Bhavan as a premier cultural organization, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire.
