Srila Gurudev
Śrī Bhakti Promode Puri Goswami Mahārāja writes, “Śrī Mahārāja has strength beyond the capacities of an ordinary man, for at an age of more than seventy years he not only edits a monthly magazine and writes books such as this one, but takes the responsibility for managing a large organization like Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math through which he preaches the gospel of Śrī Caitanya-deva to devotees speaking a variety of languages throughout India, from the Himalayas to Cape Comorin. Even at his advanced age, it has been possible for him to find the indomitable energy and the tireless enthusiasm to apply himself to tasks that tax his body, mind, speech and intelligence, and he achieves unimaginable results. This is proof that the inexhaustible affectionate blessings of the Supreme Lord, the guru and the Vaiṣṇavas have poured down upon him and that unlimited divine powers, which can make the impossible possible, have descended upon him through their transcendental mercy.”
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An Introduction to Srila Gurudev
'Example is better than precept' is his way of preaching, as he always practices what he preaches. Whoever came in touch with his transcendental personality could see his compassion towards the living entities, complete detachment, absolute tolerance, intense spiritual blissfulness, unflinching faith in Sree Guru, combined with exclusive devotion and complete surrender to Sree Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He is known for not deviating even one iota outside of the four corners of the prescripts of the Holy Scriptures. By dint of his all-loving nature and devoutness to the service of Guru and Vaishnavas, he is the role model for acharyas of many Gaudiya institutions.
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Pranam Mantra
Remembrance of Guru-Vaishnava-Bhagavan will remove all obstacles of bhajan and can bestow the desired devotional objective. They are beyond the comprehension of material mind and intellect, harir hi nirguṇaḥ sākṣāt puruṣaḥ prakṛteḥ paraḥ— Supreme Lord Sri Hari is transcendental and as such, beyond material comprehension. Through reciting 'Pranam Mantra', we pray for the causeless mercy of Srila Gurudev so that he can remember him, Vaishnava and Bhagavan and sing Their glories.
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His High Standing
It is impossible for an ordinary person of this world to comprehend the true glories of Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya Om 108 Sree Sreemad Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj. However, the statements of his highly esteemed Gurudeva and other prominent disciples of Sreela Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur Prabhupad enunciate his unparalleled spiritual standing and exemplary character.
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His Teachings
The following are a few frequently quoted teachings of unalloyed pure devotion by Srila Gurudev. Supreme Lord and His associates are transcendental. They possess inconceivable potency. The person who has entered their heart through unconditional surrender can only understand the purport of their teachings. We pray the transcendental words to self-manifest in our hearts and bestow us the strength to accept their grace.
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His Writings
His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami always engaged in writing articles and books of spiritual nature in native languages as well as in English, for the eternal benefit of the souls of the world. Many of his writings are in the Bengali language but have been translated into many other languages. It would not be exaggerating to say that all bona-fide spiritual questions are answered with each turn of the page. His is the accumulated devotion, knowledge and wisdom of many generations of self-realized souls, extending backward through time without deviation from truth due to self-interest.
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