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.)

Śrī Krishna appears in His Transcendental Spiritual Form by the pure devotion in a pure devotee.

Sreela Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj

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    The Ghosh Brothers

    Govinda, Mādhavānanda and Vāsudeva were gopīs in Vraja, namely Kalāvatī, Rasollāsā and Guṇatungā, who used to sing the songs composed by Viśākhā.

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    Harikatha

    Glories of Govind Ghosh

    In Krishna-lila the Ghosh brothers, Govind Ghosh, Madhav Ghosh and Vasudev Ghosh sing songs to the Divine Couple under Vishakha sakhi in their real forms as sakhis. In Krishna-lila they are Kalavati, Rasollasa and Gunatunga respectively. In Gaura-lila, Gaura-Nityananda dance in ecstasy when Govind Ghosh and Vasu Ghosh perform kirtan.

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    Harikatha

    Observe Ekadashi-vrata to Please the Supreme Lord Only

    Srila Gurudev narrates the benefits of observing Ekadashi and adds that observing Ekadashi-vrata in Dham or in the association of devotees gives the highest benefit. He reasons that in scriptures materialistic benefits are mentioned for observing Ekadashi-vrata, is only to attract general class of people who are attached to worldly things to somehow or the other observe Ekadashi vrata and attain real eternal benefit which is to get the loving service of Supreme Lord Sri Krishna. Later, Srila Gurudev sings the Kirtan, ‘atma nivedan tuwa pade kari’, of Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur and explains its meaning.

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    Harikatha

    Glories Of Papmochini Ekadashi

    This Harikatha was delivered on Papmochini Ekadashi in 2005 at Kolkata Math. Guru Maharaj is singing the glories of Ekadashi-vrata in Bangla language and explains in detail the real objective of performing the vrata.

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    Śrī Śrīvāsa Paṇḍita

    When Śrīvāsa Paṇḍita saw this extraordinary manifestation of the Lord, he was overcome with feelings of love and began to recite hymns of praise. Mahāprabhu was pleased with Śrīvāsa Paṇḍita’s recital and told him to call his wife and family members to see His divine form. He gave His prasāda to Nārāyaṇī Devī and showed His mercy to her by making her utter the Holy Name. Just as the devotee is dear to the Lord, the Lord is also dear to His devotee.

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    • 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.

    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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      Kirtan

      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 [११.३.१८]

      श्रीप्रबुद्ध उवाच
      कर्माण्यारभमाणानां दु:खहत्यै सुखाय च ।
      पश्येत् पाकविपर्यासं मिथुनीचारिणां नृणाम् ॥

      Sreemad-Bhāgavatam
      11.3.18

      śrī-prabuddha uvāca
      karmāṇy ārabhamāṇānāṁ
      duḥkha-hatyai sukhāya ca
      paśyet pāka-viparyāsaṁ
      mithunī-cāriṇāṁ nṛṇām

      Prabuddha Muni replied, ''Human beings in this world first start acting by singular effort, then continue the same with wife and later on with increased numbers of family members, by procreating children, to remove afflictions and get happiness, but the consequence is reverse. They can neither remove afflictions nor get happiness. The cause of this nescience is that they have forgotten their eternal master and are infatuated by the illusory energy and as such, wrongly think themselves to be masters and enjoyers of this world and want to lord it over others and enjoy.''

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        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.

        Calendar

        March 27, 2025

        March 03, 2025

        Chaturthi

        Appearance of Srila Purushottam Thakur.

        March 04, 2025

        Panchami

        The appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Vivek Bharati Goswami Maharaj.

        March 07, 2025

        Ashtami

        Adhivas (Preliminary) Kirtan Festival of Sri Navadvipa Dham Parikrama at Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math, Mayapur

        March 08, 2025

        Navami

        Sri Navadvipa Dham Parikrama begins. Parikrama of Antardwip, the place of the midday pastimes of Sriman Mahaprabhu, Ishodyan.

        March 09, 2025

        Dashami

        Parikrama of Simantadwip.

        March 10, 2025

        Ekadashi

        Fasting for Aamlaki Ekadashi. Parikrama of Godrumdwip and Madhyadwip.

        March 11, 2025

        Dwadashi

        Paran by 9:30 am. The disappearance of Srila Madhavendra Puri.

        March 12, 2025

        Trayodashi

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

        March 13, 2025

        Chaturdashi

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

        March 14, 2025

        Purnima

        Appearance Day of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Fasting for the appearance of Gauranga Mahaprabhu. Sri Sri Radha‐Govinda Vasanta Utsav and Dolyatra.

        March 15, 2025

        Pratipat

        Paran by 9:48 am. Anandotsav of Sri Jagannath Misra.

        March 18, 2025

        Chaturthi

        99th appearance celebration of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Bhushan Bhagwat Maharaj.

        March 19, 2025

        Panchami

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

        March 22, 2025

        Ashtami

        The appearance of Srila Srivas Pandit.

        March 25, 2025

        Ekadashi

        Fasting for Papmochani Ekadashi.

        March 26, 2025

        Dwadashi

        Paran by 9:43 am. Festival on the occasion of Sriman Mahaprabhu's auspicious arrival at Varahanagar. The disappearance of Srila Govinda Ghosh Thakur.

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