A Unit of Varnasrama College Foundation
🧭 Our Mission
The Daiva Varnasrama Research Center (DVRC) aims to facilitate and promote research, education, and practical implementation of the Daiva Varnasrama system as envisioned by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of ISKCON.
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📚 What We Do
DVRC serves as a hub for:
Research and study of the Catur Vidyas (Four Vedic Sciences)
Preservation of Vedic knowledge and Varnasrama literature
Supporting VCF teachers and students in their academic and practical service
Organizing seminars, workshops, and symposiums
Maintaining the Bhaktivedanta Vaisnava Library
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🏛️ Facilities
DVRC maintains an office space (and in future, a dedicated building) at the VCF Campus with the following resources:
Research library with books, journals, and periodicals
Working space for scholars, interns, and VCF members
Digital repository and online resource development (in progress)
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👥 Our Team
Director: Amala Harināma dāsa
Assistant Director:
Member:
Librarian:
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🔍 Focus Areas of Research
1. Anvīkṣikī (Philosophy and Logic – for all Dvijas)
2. Trayi (Vedic Education – for Brāhmaṇas)
3. Vārtā (Agriculture, Cow Protection, and Trade – for Vaiśyas)
4. Danda Nīti (Administration and Protection – for Kṣatriyas)
These form the foundation of a sustainable and spiritually-based Vedic society.
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📆 Key Initiatives & Programs
1. Annual Daiva Varnasrama Symposium (next in Kartik 2025)
2. Seminars for VCF Kartik Semester
3. Scholarly networking and institutional collaboration
4. Publications and research papers on Varnasrama topics
5. Support for Varnasrama College Online (VCO)
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📥 Contact Us
📧 Email: dvrc.vcf@gmail.com
📍 Office Location: Sri Nandigram, Sridham Mayapur, Nadia District, West Bengal, India