Preserving India's Wisdom for the World

Since 2009, BRC Global has been a home for rare books, manuscripts, and timeless knowledge, connecting generations through research and heritage.

Our Mission

We exist to preserve, research, and share India’s ancient wisdom, making it accessible to scholars, seekers, and learners worldwide. Every manuscript is a voice from the past, every book a bridge of knowledge spanning centuries—together shaping a legacy for future generations.

At BRC, our work extends beyond preservation. We digitize rare manuscripts, publish scholarly works, and guide research in history, philosophy, and culture. Through our library, exhibits, and academic collaborations, we create a space where tradition meets modern scholarship—ensuring that timeless knowledge continues to inspire and enlighten.

Numbers that inspire

Our collection grows every day, preserving wisdom for future generations

17,000+

Rare Books

4,000+

Academic Journals

1,000

Precious Manuscripts

Our Journey

From humble beginnings to global recognition

2009

Foundation

BRC Global was established in Kolkata with a vision to preserve India’s literary heritage and make it accessible to researchers worldwide.

2012

Digital Revolution

We began our digitization project, carefully scanning and cataloging rare manuscripts to ensure their preservation for future generations.

2016

Online Catalog Launch

Our comprehensive online catalog went live, allowing scholars from around the world to access our collection remotely.

2024

Global Recognition

Today, BRC Global is recognized as a leading institution for Indian heritage preservation, serving researchers across continents.

Founded in Kolkata in 2009 by Dr. Ferdinando Sardella and Mr. Dennis Harrison, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) aims to preserve the literary and philosophical heritage of
Gaudiya Vaishnavism and Bengal.

The family of Shri Sundarananda Vidyavinode donated his extensive library to Bodhayan Swami at Gopinath Gaudiya Math, Mayapur in 2009. This collection of 3,000 books, journals, and documents in Bengali, English, and Sanskrit, covers a wide range of subjects including history, philosophy, literature, and religion of Bengal and present-day Bangladesh, spanning the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries.

Under its founders, BRC began digitizing rare books and collaborated with the Asiatic Society of Kolkata to preserve fragile journals. A library was constructed with study spaces and a conference room for academic events. Professional librarians and assistants, including a digital photographer and manuscript librarian, were employed to manage the growing collection, which now includes 1,000 manuscripts and an additional 14,000 books and 3,000 academic journals.

In 2016, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center made a major leap in accessibility by organizing a comprehensive online catalog of its collection through the integrated library system, Koha. Initially, 3,000 titles were made available online (brcglobal.org), and this has since expanded to include the entire collection.

In 2017, BRC entered its next phase, launching research studies focused on the Indian Knowledge System. These studies explore diaries, biographies, documents, journals, and other significant materials related to the philosophy and history of that era.

Today, BRC remains a valuable resource for national and international scholars, contributing to the study and preservation of India’s intellectual and spiritual traditions.

Our Global Footprint

Branches of BRC Worldwide

From India to the world, BRC’s branches connect scholars, researchers, and learners—building a global community dedicated to preserving and sharing ancient wisdom.