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.)

It is a long journey; we cannot get the desired fruit all of a sudden. As Rupa Goswami has said in the Upadesamrta – 'Without earnestness, firm belief that Krishna will surely grace us, patience, practicing devotional service, disassociating from non-sadhus and accepting scriptural prescripts, we cannot get success in our devotional spiritual life.' In your worldly life also, if you lose patience, you cannot succeed. So for spiritual amelioration, immense patience is necessary.

Sreela Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj

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    Chapter

    Śrī Śyāmānanda Prabhu

    An extraordinary incident which took place in Vrindavan demonstrates how dear Śyāmānanda Prabhu was to Rādhārāṇī. One day Śyāmānanda Prabhu was sweeping the Rāsa-maṇḍala in Vṛndāvan absorbed in ecstatic trance. Suddenly by Rādhārāṇī’s transcendental mercy he found Her ankle bracelet (nūpura) lying on the ground.

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    Śrī Vaṁśīvadanānanda Ṭhākura

    The gopis praised the good fortune of Kṛṣṇa’s flute, for He was able to constantly drink the nectar of Kṛṣṇa’s lips. Everything in Vraja is spiritual, i.e., conscious and so the flute could take human form as Śrī Vaṁśīvadanānanda Ṭhākura.

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    Harikatha

    Real Understanding of Balaram’s Rasa-Lila Pastimes

    In this harikatha, Srila Gurudev gives the real understanding of Balaram’s rasa-lila pastimes as heard from his Guruvargas. He emphasizes on the fact that without the grace of Balaram or Nityanand, it is not possible to get the love of Radha-Krishna.

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    Harikatha

    On the Appearance Day of Vamsivadan Thakur and Shyamanand Prabhu (Hindi)

    In this Harikatha, Srila Gurudev narrates the glories of Sri Vamsivadan Thakur who is Krishna’s dear flute in Vraja-dham and Sri Shyamananda Prabhu who is dear to Srimati Radharani. By Radharani’s transcendental mercy, Shyamananda Prabhu found Her ankle bracelet (nupura) lying on the ground while sweeping the Rasa Mandala in Vrindavan, absorbed in ecstatic trance.

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    Harikatha

    On the Appearance Day of Vamsivadanthakur and Shyamanandprabhu (Bangla)

    In this Harikatha, Srila Gurudev narrates the glories of Sri Vamsivadan Thakur who is Krishna’s dear flute in Vraja-dham and Sri Shyamananda Prabhu who is dear to Srimati Radharani. By Radharani’s transcendental mercy, Shyamananda Prabhu found Her ankle bracelet (nupura) lying on the ground while sweeping the Rasa Mandala in Vrindavan, absorbed in ecstatic trance.

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    • April 19, 2025

      Shashthi

      The appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Kumud Santa Goswami Maharaj.The 4th annual disappearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Bhushan Bhagavat Maharaj.

    • April 20, 2025

      Saptami

      The disappearance of Srila Abhiram Thakur.

    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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      Kirtan

      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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      Harikatha

      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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      Harikatha

      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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      Harikatha

      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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      Harikatha

      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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      Article

      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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      Kirtan

      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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      Kirtan

      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

      श्रीमद्-भागवतम् [११.३.१९]

      नित्यार्तिदेन वित्तेन दुर्लभेनात्ममृत्युना ।
      गृहापत्याप्तपशुभि: का प्रीति: साधितैश्चलै:॥

      Sreemad-Bhāgavatam
      11.3.19

      nityārtidena vittena durlabhenātma-mṛtyunā
      gṛhāpatyāpta-paśubhiḥ kā prītiḥ sādhitaiś calaiḥ

      The human beings who are covetous to get money for their happiness commit a blunder because worldly wealth is always painful. If they do not get money they are unhappy as they cannot fulfill their desires. Secondly, at the time of earning money, they undergo immense tribulation and worries. Furthermore, there is extreme tension of mind to preserve the earned money. When money is lost or taken away, they have extreme separation grief. Everything in this world is such—if we do not get we are unhappy, if we get we are unhappy, if we lose it we are unhappy. Even at the risk of life human beings are trying to earn money.

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        Audio

        Srila Gurudev's Kirtan Album

        Kirtans sung by Srila Gurudev on various occasions

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        Letter

        Human Birth is Rare

        Human birth is very rare. Although it is impermanent, it bestows the highest benefit of serving Supreme Lord and to get the highest object permanently. It is the actual duty of all human beings to try utmost to achieve the highest welfare.

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        His kīrtana is Only for Bhagavan’s Pleasure

        Krishna is telling Narada Goswami ‘mad-bhaktā yatra gāyanti tatra tiṣṭhāmi nārada’ (Padma Puran). 'Wherever My devotees assemble and sing the glories of My Name, Form, Attributes, Pastimes and Personal Associates is the place that I stay.' Also, Srila Gurudev would refer to Sri Vyasa Deva’s pastime of attaining eternal bliss after he wrote Srimad Bhagavatam exclusively for the pleasure of the Lord on the advice of his Guru Narada Goswami. Here Srila Bhakti Kushala Padmanabha Maharaj is affectionately remembering the same teaching of Gurudev through his kirtans and harikatha. that all the limbs of devotion should be performed with the sole purpose of propitiating the Supreme Lord and nothing else.

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        April 18, 2025

        April 02, 2025

        Panchami

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

        April 06, 2025

        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 101st appearance celebration/ (Centennial Celebration) of His Divine Grace Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj.

        April 07, 2025

        Dashami

        Paran by 9:36 am

        April 08, 2025

        Ekadashi

        Fasting for Kamda Ekadashi.

        April 09, 2025

        Dwadashi

        Paran by 9:35 am

        April 12, 2025

        Purnima

        Rasayatra of Sri Balaram. Vasanta Rasa of Sri Krishna. The appearance of Srila Vamsivadanananda Thakur and Srila Shyamananda Prabhu. The appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Vilas Bharati Goswami Maharaj.

        April 19, 2025

        Shashthi

        The appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Kumud Santa Goswami Maharaj.The 4th annual disappearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Bhushan Bhagavat Maharaj.

        April 20, 2025

        Saptami

        The disappearance of Srila Abhiram Thakur.

        April 22, 2025

        Navami

        The 8th Annual Disappearance Festival of His Divine Grace Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj.

        April 23, 2025

        Dashami

        The disappearance of Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur.

        April 24, 2025

        Ekadashi

        Fasting for Varuthini Ekadashi.

        April 25, 2025

        Dwadashi

        Paran by 8:08am

        April 27, 2025

        Amavasya

        The appearance of Srila Gadadhar Pandit Goswami. The Annual Festival of Baliyati Gadai Gauranga Math.

        April 28, 2025

        Pratipad

        The appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Aaloka Paramhamsa Goswami Maharaj.

        April 29, 2025

        Dwitiya

        The appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Vichar Yayavar Gosvāmī Maharaj.

        April 30, 2025

        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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