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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.)
It is stated in the scriptures 'putrārthe kriyate bhāryyā' i.e. one should marry for begetting children by observing all the regulations enjoined in the Vedas. This is also a religious life. One should not marry for sense- gratification only.
Sreela Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj
Today
Vaishaka, April 20, 2026
Tritiya
Akshay-Tritiya. Beginning of 21 days of Chandan-yatra festival of Sri Sri Jagannath Dev. The appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Saudha Ashram Gosvāmī Maharaj.
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Festival of Chandan Yatra
This article provides a detailed history of the Sri Candana-Yatra festival as celebrated in Sri Jagannatha Dhama, Puri, which is to be meditated upon with devotion. It is impossible for an ordinary individual to comprehend those pastimes. Similarly, understanding the glories of Sri Purusottama Dhama, where Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu concluded His earthly pastimes, can never be understood by common people. But there is no reason to get disappointed. One gets the actual benefit in all circumstances only by the power of transcendental remembrance.
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Chandan Yatra Glories Spoken on Akshay Tritiya
Chandan Yatra of Jagannath Dev starts from the day of Akshay Tritiya and is celebrated for twenty-one days. This particular harikatha was spoken on the day of Akshay Tritiya and here Guru Maharaj describes about Chandan Yatra and explains the spiritual identities of the five Shiva who take part in the yatra along with Sri Madanmohan, the representative of Jagannath Dev. He also describes the advent of Jagannath Dev in brief.
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Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Goswami Maharaj writes about Srila Bhakti Vichar Yayavar Goswami Maharaj
Srimad Bhakti Vichar Yayavar Gosvāmī Maharaj’s ability to realize the scriptures’ esoteric conclusions and present them to common people in very clear language was his most extraordinary capability. He had a very sweet voice and his chanting of the songs of the great souls was very sweet, heart-touching and enlivening to the mood of the devotion of everyone who heard it. Many times Srila Guru-pada-padma was pleased to hear kirtan from his holy mouth.
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Glories of Srila Bhakti Vichar Yayavar Goswami Maharaj
Srila Gurudev glorifies Srila Bhakti Vichar Yayavar Goswami Maharaj, remembering his visits to his Math and the sweetness of Maharaj's kirtans and his Bhagavat-path. He also glorifies his expertise in correcting others while preparing the offerings for the Supreme Lord and Vaishnavas.
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Glories of Harinam by Srila Bhakti Vichar Yayavar Goswami Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Ballabh Tirth Gosvami Maharaj while singing the glories of Srila Yayavar Gosvami Maharaj tells, "He used to do Bhagavat-path with intense absorption. His recitation of Srimad Bhagavatam was very sweet." This audio recording gives us an opportunity to listen to Srila Maharaj's transcendental voice. He is singing the glories of the Holy Name.
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Śrīla Gadādhara Paṇḍita Gosvāmī
Śrīla Gadādhara Paṇḍita Gosvāmī is chief amongst the most intimate devotees of Śrī Chaitanya. He is the fountainhead of the entire śakti-tattva and is thus present equally in Mahāprabhu’s divine pastimes both in Nabadvīpa and in Nilācala.
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Glories of Srila Gadadhara Pandita Goswami
In this Harikatha, Srila Gurudev sings the glories of Gadadhara Pandita, who is the fountainhead of all sakti-tattva, non-different from Mahaprabhu and the embodiment of love, Vrndavanesvari Srimati Radhika. He narrates how dear Gadadhara is to Mahaprabhu and how Mahaprabhu is the life and soul of Gadadhara. While narrating his life, Srila Gurudev also emphasizes valuable teachings from his exemplary life.
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April 22, 2026
Panchami
The appearance of Sripad Shankaracharya. The disappearance of Srimad Bhakti Vilas Gabhastinemi Goswami Maharaj.
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April 23, 2026
Saptami
Jahnu-Saptami. Sri Sri Jahnavi Puja.
He Rules Our Hearts Eternally
The golden era of matchless conduct, full surrender and unflinching one-pointed devotion to the Spiritual Master has come to an end with Srila Guru Maharaj’s withdrawal from this world but he has given so much that he rules over the hearts of Gaudiya Vaishnavas eternally.
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Radha Kunda Tata Kunja Kutir
This kīrtana holds a special place in the heart of Śrīla Gurumahārāja. He would often recite it on various occasions, such as once on the banks of Śrī Rādhā-kuṇḍa at the Maṭha in Iśodyāna Mayapur on the appearance day of Śrī Rādhā Kuṇḍa, and at other times in his bhajana kutīra. Tears would roll down from the eyes of Śrīla Gurudev as he listened to the kīrtanas sung by devotees. He chose to enter into the eternal service of Śrī Śrī Rādhākṛṣṇa while this particular kīrtana was being sung by the devotees for his pleasure.
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Glories of Srila Gurudev Sung by Sri Brihadvrati Maharaj
This is the audio recording of the glories of Srila Gurudev sung by his disciple Sri Bhakti Niloy Brihadvrati Maharaj recorded at Bhatinda Virahasabha. He narrated a few incidents showcasing Guru Maharaj’s all attractive personality and his merciful nature. He spoke on how Guru Maharaj by his own conduct has taught us to perform hari-bhajan even in adverse situations.
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Glories of Srila Gurudev Sung by Sri Radhanti Maharaj
This is the audio recording of glories of Srila Gurudev sung by his disciple Sri Radhanti Maharaj recorded at Bhatinda Virahasabha. He narrated how Srila Gurudev won the heart of Srila Param Gurudev by his ideal conduct and dealings. He also fondly remembered how Srila Guru Maharaj used to get immersed totally in singing kirtans.
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Srila Bhagavat Maharaj Sings the Glories of Srila Gurudev
Srila Bhagavat Maharaja, a disciple of His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Dayita Madhav Gosvami Maharaja, had the privilege of associating closely with Srila Gurudev, establishing an intimate connection with him. His words, resounding with the praises of Srila Gurudev, reflect the profound love and care that Srila Gurudev has bestowed upon his god-brothers.
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Parampujyapad Bhakti Sharan Trivikram Gosvami Maharaj’s blessings to Srila Gurudev
Srila Trivikrama Gosvami Maharaj remembers his Gurudeva Srila Prabhupad's statement which says Acharya is not to be made, he is self-manifest. He then sings the glories of Srila Param Gurudev and Srila Gurudev.
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On the Disappearance Day of Srila Param Gurudev
This is a summary of Harikatha delivered by Srila Gurudev in 2011 on the disappearance day of Srila Paramgurudev, Srila Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj. Srila Gurudev begins by recalling the divine pastimes of Sri Jagannatha Dasa Babaji Maharaj and Rasikananda Deva Goswami, seeking their blessings and grace. He then proceeds to sing the glories of his object of worship, the most revered Srila Paramgurudev, and recounts the transcendental events surrounding his disappearance, as described by most revered Sri Srimad Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj.
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The True Spirit of Separation
The orders of the Spiritual Master are to be obeyed diligently without reserve or delay. If we wish to show our love and faith for our Spiritual Master, it will be by following His teachings. If we take these instructions seriously and do everything we can to realize them, then we will one day become capable of giving the Spiritual Master the gift that he desires above all others. The Spiritual Master will be pleased and transmit unlimited power to the disciple with whom he is pleased. To the extent that we serve the Spiritual Master with sincerity and repeat his teachings, through the association with his words, our hearts will cry out with the desire for the good fortune to be associated with him by directly seeing, touching and serving him. Only then will we be able to understand the true spirit of separation.
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Entrance Into Nitya-lila
This article features a series of heart-touching events that took place before most revered Śrīla Gurudev entered into the eternal pastimes of Śrī Śrī Rādha Govinda. Through these pastimes he revealed Śrī Kṛṣṇa Nāma Saṅkīrtana as the unique banner under which everyone can stay united and please the object of worship eternally. Furthermore, his magnificent departure from this mortal world was revealed to the entire globe, manifesting his sublime glory for all to witness.
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ki jāni ki bale
This kīrtana is from the section - goptṛtve varaṇa song 1 of 'Śaraṇāgati' Bhakti Gītī of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. 'Śaraṇāgati' means 'Process of Surrender'. The overall mood of Śaraṇāgati is humility. After dainya (humbleness) and ātmanivedana(self-surrender), 'goptṛtve varaṇa' is the third limb of 'Śaraṇāgati' and it means fully accepting Kṛṣṇa as our Supreme Lord and Master, and our Maintainer. This kīrtana is sung by Śrī Phuleswar Brahmacārī praying for the blessings of Śrīla Gurudev before Śrīla Gurudev's departure.
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ātma-nivedana tuwā pade kori
In this kīrtana, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura expresses supreme joy and bliss surrendering unto the Lotus Feet of the Lord, which offer aśoka, abhaya, and amṛta—freedom from all sorrows and fears, bestowing pure bliss. In the culmination of his expression, he declares, ‘āmi to tomāra, tumi to āmāra, ki kāja apara dhane,’ meaning ‘I am most certainly Yours, and You are indeed mine. So what need is there of any other treasure?’ This kīrtana, sung by Śrī Dinabandhu Brahmacārī, serves as a heartfelt prayer for the blessings of Śrīla Gurudev prior to his departure.
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गुरुवो बहाव: शांति शिष्य वित्तपहारका:
दुर्लभः सदगुरु देवी शिष्य संतापहारकः
durlabhaḥ sadgurur devi śiṣya santāpahārakaḥ
In Padma Purāṇa, Mahādev instructs to Pārvati—''There may be many so-called gurus in this world to squeeze money from disciples, but a bona fide guru who can remove the drawbacks and sufferings of disciples is very rare.''
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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.
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