100 Years
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Birth Centennial Annual of Om Vishnupad 108 Sri Srimad Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj, Acharya of Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math (Regd.)

Even birth as a demigod is not congenial for Harinam. No other creatures can perform Harinam. You have this human life, and you should utilize it properly and not waste it.

Sreela Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj

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    Life and Precepts of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu - Part I

    Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born in Mayapur in the town of Nadia, just after sunset on the evening of the 23rd Phalguna, (1407 Sakabda) answering to the 18th of February 1486 of the Christian era. The moon was eclipsed at the time of His birth and people of Nadia were then engaged, as usual on such occasions, in bathing in the Bhagirathi with loud cheers of Haribol. His father Jagannath Misra was a poor Brahmin of the Vedic order, and His mother Sachi Devi was a noble good woman, both descended from Brahmin stocks originally residing in Sylhet. Mahaprabhu was a beautiful Child and the ladies of the town came to see Him with presents. His mother's father. Pandit Nilambar Chakravarti, a renowned astrologer, foretold that the Child -would be a great Personage in time; and he therefore, gave Him the name Visvambhar.

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    Life and Precepts of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu - Part II

    Sri Chaitanya teaches us in the first place that the rational attributes of men are not capable of approaching the Divine sphere of spirit. Yukti, as He styles reason, is quite incompetent in such a matter. Ruchi as He styles the religious sentiment in man, even in a very small quantity, has the power to comprehend it. It is inspiration which can alone give light to spiritual matters. Inspirations coming down from Heaven through purified and blessed souls have exhibited themselves in the form of the Vedas. The Vedas together with their explanatory notes, the Puranas, are, therefore, the only evidence in matters of spirit and are eternal in nature. Vedic truths should, therefore, be accepted as the only truth in higher matter.

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    Harikatha

    Namo Mahavadanyaya

    Yyuga-dharma pravartāimu nāma-saṅkīrtana, cāri bhāva-bhakti diyā nācāmu bhuvana—I shall personally inaugurate the religion of the age, Nama-sankirtan (congregational chanting of the Holy Name). I shall make the world dance in ecstasy, making them experience the loving devotional service in any of the four mellows—dasya, sakhya, vatsalya and madhurya. For a long time I have not bestowed the unalloyed loving service to Me upon the inhabitants of the world. Without such loving attachment, the existence of the material world is useless.

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    Kirtan

    Jay Dau Jay Dau

    In one harikatha on the advent of Lord Baladeva, Srila Gurudev emphasized the importance of performing the ‘Jaya Dau Jaya Dau’ kirtan. He instructed that his Gurudev, HDG Srila Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaja used to pray for the grace of Guru, Vaiṣṇavas, and Bhagavan through this kirtan, and that we should do it without fail on every special tithi. By doing so, Guru, Vaiṣṇavas, and Bhagvan will be pleased.

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    Navadvip Dham Parikrama

    Sri Mayapura and Sri Navadvip dham are not parts of West Bengal or India or a land of matter. Navadvip dham or Sri Mayapura dham has descended. As Sri Gaurhari is beyond our comprehension, His dham is also beyond our comprehension. By the causeless mercy of Sri Gaurhari, Gaur-dham, we can have contact with it.


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      Glories of Antardvipa

      Nityananda Prabhu speaks to Jiva Goswami, 'My worshipable Lord eternally resides at Mayapur, situated on the east bank of the Ganges. Although in the eyes of common people, Visvambhara took Sannyasa and left Navadvip to go elsewhere, My Gauranga never gives up Mayapur or Navadvip. The devotees can perceive His daily lila. You, Jiva, will also see Gauranga dancing.'

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      Glories of Simantadvipa

      Hearing Siva's words, beautiful Parvati quickly went to Simantadvipa. As she constantly meditated on the form of Gauranga and chanted His name, she became immersed in prema. After some time, Gaurachandra appeared with His associates to bestow mercy on Parvati. His complexion was like molten gold. He had long arms, wavy hair, and beautiful limbs. He was wearing a long dhoti folded thrice, and from His neck swung a garland of flowers, which was very attractive to behold. Parvati put Gauranga's foot dust on her Simanta (part in the hair) in great distress. From that, the name of Simantadvipa came.

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      Glories of Godrumadvipa

      At Godruma Dvipa the devotees' desires are fulfilled. One who builds a cottage and worships here will easily become absorbed in Sri Chaitanya's lotus feet. This dvipa includes the places where Indra came with Surbhi cow to ask forgiveness from Krishna, Suvarnavihara where during Satya-yuga, a wall-known King named Suvarna Sena lived and the temple of Nrsimahadeva well known since Satya-yuga.

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      Glories of Madhyadvipa

      The Lord was as brilliant as a hundred suns, and He attracted the minds of the yogis. He appeared with the Panca-tattva. How extraordinary was that form! His form had a beautiful golden hue. Around His neck was a garland of flowers, and His glittering ornaments illuminated all directions. His glance was beautiful, His hair was long and curled, and a dot of sandalwood decorated His forehead. He wore three-folded cloth, a shining thread, and His neck was decorated with a beautiful jasmine garland. Seeing this form, the rsis were enchanted and they humbly petitioned, 'We surrender to Your lotus feet. Please give us devotion.'

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      Glories of Koladvipa

      Seeing the vipra's devotion, Varaha sweetly said, 'O Vasudeva, as you are My devotee, I am satisfied by your worship. When Kali-yuga comes I will display My pastimes here. Hear My words. In the three worlds, there is no comparison to Navadvip. Though it is hidden now, it is My very dear abode. The scriptures confirm that all holy places such as Brahmavarta reside here. The place where Brahma performed a sacrifice and I appeared to kill Hiranyaksa with My tusks, that holy place is present here, where I have appeared now. By serving Navadvip, all tirthas are served, and by living in Navadvip, the fruit of living at all other tirthas is attained. You are fortunate to serve Me in Navadvip. When Gauranga advents, you will be born here again. You will see the maha-sankirtana and the astounding form of Gauranga.

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      Glories of Ritudvipa

      They came to Ratupura and saw the beauty of that town. Sri Nityananda said, “We have now come to Ritudvipa. This place is extremely attractive. The trees are bending down their heads in respect, the breeze is blowing gently, and the flowers are blooming everywhere. The humming of the bees and the fragrance of the flowers intoxicate the travelers' minds here.”

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      Glories of Jahnudvipa

      As Nityananda spoke, they went to Jannagara where they saw the enchanting hermitage of Jahnu Muni. Nityananda Prahhu explained, This enchanting place named Jahnudvipa is known as Bhadravana. At this place, Jahnu Muni underwent penances and received darsana of the golden form of Gauranga.

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      Glories of Modadrumadvipa

      Arriving at Mamagacchi village, Nityananda explained to Jiva, “ Here, in Modadrumadvipa is Ayodhya. In a previous kalpa, when Rama was banished to the forest, He came to this place with Laksmana and Janaki. He built a hut under a huge banyan tree here and lived happily for some time.”

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      Glories of Rudradvipa

      In this Rudradvipa, the eleven Rudras reside. Headed by Nila-lohita Siva, the Rudras chant Gauranga's glories and constantly dance in bliss. As the demigods watch their dancing, they become happy and shower flowers from the sky.

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      Kirtan

      Gaur Hari Bolo Bhai

      Hear Srila Gurudev’s ringing voice as he sings this transcendental kirtan followed by devotees during nagar-sankirtan in Dham, appealing all to chant Gaur Hari’s name and make their life successful. Srila Bhakti Pramod Puri Goswami Maharaj, a prominent disciple of Srila Bhakti Siddhanth Saraswati Thakur Prabhupad, would say that Nityananda Prabhu and Gauranga Mahaprabhu Themselves dance in the Kirtan performed by Srila Gurudev.

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      Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa Bol Bol

      This composition is from the book 'Gitavali' by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur and he is praying to the enslaved jivas of this world - 'You utter the name of Radha Krishna and you go along with us, then you will get everything.' It reminds us of the blissful pastimes of the Most Merciful Sriman Mahaprabhu and Sri Nityananda Prabhu distributing Krishna-nama and Krishna-prema freely to all the living entities as They dance through 'Nadia.' Srila Gurudev has sung this Kirtan during Sri Navadvip Dhama Parikrama along with devotees and the accompaniment of mridanga, kartals, khansar, etc. The Mahamantra kirtan in the later part is in a sweet soothing Vraja-dhun.

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      Guru Tattva

      श्रीमद्-भागवतम् [११.३.२०]

      एवं लोकं परं विद्यान्नश्वरं कर्मनिर्मितम् ।
      सतुल्यातिशयध्वंसं यथा मण्डलवर्तिनाम् ॥

      Sreemad-Bhāgavatam
      11.3.20

      evaṁ lokaṁ paraṁ vidyān
      naśvaraṁ karma-nirmitam
      sa-tulyātiśaya-dhvaṁsaṁ
      yathā maṇḍala-vartinām

      As there is rivalry between emperors of different territories and malice to superiors in this world, the same unrest and trouble is found in higher worlds, which are acquired by worldly endeavor. By enjoyment in this world, our objects of enjoyment and organs of enjoyment are decayed, likewise, in higher worlds acquired by human efforts, after the piety is exhausted by enjoyment, human beings will have to come down to this world.

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        Srila Gurudev's Kirtan Album

        Kirtans sung by Srila Gurudev on various occasions

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        Letter

        Financial Difficulty

        We are to accept that which is congenial and give up that which is not congenial for worship of Krishna; we should have firm faith that He is the only sustainer and protector; we are to dedicate ourself totally to the Lotus Feet of Krishna; and be humble by giving up all false material egos.

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        Just by Remembering Him, One Becomes Free From Millions of Births

        Mahārāja also explained that only when a pure devotee is giving prasādam, whether or not it was formally offered to Kṛṣṇa with mantras and everything. If you do that you offer the formal mantras and go near the altar and all that, you still don’t know if Kṛṣṇa has eaten it. But when a pure devotee hands prasādam, you know Kṛṣṇa has eaten it even if it wasn’t offered to him, it was just handed to the pure devotee.

        Calendar

        March 09, 2026

        March 01, 2026

        Trayodashi

        Parikrama of Sri Koladwip, Sri Ritudwip, Sri Jahnudwip and Sri Modrumadwip.

        March 02, 2026

        Chaturdashi

        Parikrama of Sri Rudradwip. Adhivas (Preliminary) Kirtan for the Appearance day festival of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

        March 03, 2026

        Purnima

        Appearance Day of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Fasting for the appearance of Gauranga Mahaprabhu. Sri Sri Radha‐Govinda Vasanta Utsav and Dolyatra. Lunar Eclipse 3:20pm – 6:48pm

        March 04, 2026

        Pratipat

        Paran by 9:54 am. Anandotsav of Sri Jagannath Misra.

        March 07, 2026

        Chaturthi

        100th appearance celebration of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Bhushan Bhagwat Maharaj.

        March 08, 2026

        Panchami

        The appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Sharan Shanta Goswami Maharaj.

        March 11, 2026

        Ashtami

        The appearance of Srila Srivas Pandit.

        March 15, 2026

        Ekadashi

        Fasting for Papmochani Ekadashi.

        March 16, 2026

        Dwadashi

        Paran by 7:59 am. Festival on the occasion of Sriman Mahaprabhu's auspicious arrival at Varahanagar. The disappearance of Srila Govinda Ghosh Thakur.

        March 23, 2026

        Panchami

        The appearance of Sripad Ramanujacharya and Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Hriday Bon Goswami Maharaj.

        March 27, 2026

        Navami

        Fasting for Sri Rama-Navami. The appearance of Sri Ramachandra. Appearance at noon. The disappearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Saudha Ashram Goswami Maharaj. The 102st appearance celebration/ (Centennial Celebration) of His Divine Grace Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj.

        March 28, 2026

        Dashami

        Paran by 9:42 am

        March 29, 2026

        Ekadashi

        Fasting for Kamda Ekadashi.

        March 30, 2026

        Dwadashi

        Paran by 7:38 am

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