100 Years
in Celebration
Birth Centennial Annual of Om Vishnupad 108 Sri Srimad Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj, Acharya of Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math (Regd.)
Our Most Revered Gurudev used to advise us to remember the instructions of Prahlad Maharaj, “yad vadanti yad icchanti cānumodeta nirmamaḥ” i.e. if anybody in the family says something or does something against one's liking, sometimes it is necessary to approve that but without attachment. In that case, we will not be responsible for the approval. For a peaceful family life, this sort of behaviour is necessary.
Sreela Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj
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Hari Vasare Hari Kirtan Vidhan
On Ekādaśī day, the instructions are to stay near the Supreme Lord always. But the difficulty is this. The Supreme Lord is in the transcendental realm and we are on the mundane plane, with this physical body. How, then, are we to remain near the Supreme Lord? This article gives the answer to this question.
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Glories of Varuthini Ekadashi (Hindi)
If one engages in devotional practices (bhajana) on the day of Ekādaśī even being at home, he will get a hundred times more spiritual benefits than any other day. And if this tithi is observed at any dhāma (Vṛndāvana, Māyāpura, Mathurā, etc.) or at the place where a pure devotee has manifested his worshipable object then one will obtain immeasurable spiritual rewards.
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Glories of Varuthini Ekadashi (Harikatha in Bangla)
The day of Ekadasi, also known as Harivasara Tithi, holds a profound significance. This day is very dear to the Supreme Lord. One may perform devotional activities like hearing, chanting, etc may bear fruit on any other day, their observance of Ekadasi yields considerably greater results.
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Śrī Vṛndāvana Dāsa Ṭhākura
Śrī Kṛṣṇadāsa Kaviraja Gosvāmī says, “If even an atheist or a Muslim whould listen to Caitanya Maṅgala, composed by Śrī Vṛndāvana Dāsa Ṭhākura, he immediately becomes a great Vaiṣṇava. An ordinary human being could not have composed such a sublime work; Lord Caitanya Himself has spoken through the mouth of Vṛndāvana Dāsa. I offer millions of obeisances unto the lotus feet of Vṛndāvana Dāsa Ṭhākura who has delivered the entire universe through his book.”
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The Boundless Mercy of Vrindavan Das Thakur
Vrindavan Das Thakur exemplified boundless mercy towards the fallen souls. As a devoted servant of Nityananda Prabhu, an incarnation of Vyasa and a revered teacher of the Vaishnava tradition, Vrindavan Das Thakur's mere touch had transformative power. It was believed that if even a speck of dust from his foot would fall upon a sinner's head, that individual would be blessed, with all sinful inclinations inevitably eradicated. The compassion exhibited by Visnu and the Vaishnavas transcends the understanding of those who fail to recognize their true welfare. Anyone who follows in the footsteps of Vrindavana Das Thakur and both practices and preaches pure devotion to Gaurakrishna will always be engaged in an effort to bring about everyone’s ultimate well-being. While he outwardly appeared stern towards the adversaries of the Lord, his heart overflowed with boundless compassion towards them.
Upcoming Events
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April 17, 2026
Amavasya
The appearance of Srila Gadadhar Pandit Goswami. The Annual Festival of Baliyati Gadai Gauranga Math.
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April 18, 2026
Pratipad
The appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Aaloka Paramhamsa Goswami Maharaj.
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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Guru Tattva
महाभारत उद्योग-पर्व [२.९]
दिव्यं ज्ञानं यतो दद्यात् कुर्यात् पापस्य सङ्क्षयम् ।
तस्माद् दीक्षेति सा प्रोक्ता देशिकैस् तत्त्वकोविदैः
2.9
tasmāt dīkṣeti sā proktā deśikais tattva-kovidaiḥ
Since Divine Knowledge awakens one’s relation with the Supreme Lord and vanquishes all sinful activities (the sin, root cause of the sin and ignorance) from their root, the realized souls identify this process as dīkṣā.
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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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