All Glories to Sri Guru

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All Glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga
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Welcome!
We hope you enjoy the photo-tour of Sri
Chaitanya Saraswat Math.
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Philosophical Introduction
Scientific basis of the sweet hearts transaction
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Bhagavad-gita Cure Thyself
Many years ago, a German scholar expressed his
opinion that the Bhagavad-gita is the highest
spiritual literature because it clearly advises
us NOT to try to correct the environment. The key
to the advice of the Bhagavad-gita is Cure
Thyself. The cause of our disease is not
outside us, but within us. A saint of highest
platform sees that everything is alright. He
finds nothing to complain about. When one sees
that everything is good and sweet to the furthest
extreme, he comes to live in the plane of
divinity. Excerpt from Search for Sri Krishna,
Reality The Beautiful By His Divine Grace Srila
B. R. Sridhar
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Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared in this
world in 1486, in Mayapur, West Bengal, India.
Srila Rupa Goswami has glorified Lord Chaitanya
as being the most munificent Lord, because He
freely distributed life's most precious gift
pure love of Godhead. Although He is the Supreme
Lord, Krishna, He posed as a devotee, and
revealed the most sublime sentiments and the
natural disposition of a devotee. He taught us by
His own example how to establish a connection
with the Lord through the practice of pure
devotion.
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The Glories of the Mahamantra
As the Lord and His Name are one and the
same, the Name is Krishna Himself eternally
pure, beyond the mundane Padma-Purana
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Mahamantra Hare Krishna
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare
Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu spread the yuga-dharma,
or the practice most recommended for the
attainment of pure love for Sri Sri
Radha-Krishna. That process is Harinam Sankirtan,
or the congregational chanting of the Holy Names
of the Lord.
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Glorious Attempt
Making a gift of ten million cows on a solar
eclipse, residing for a millennium at holy places
like Prayag, etc., where the sacred Ganges flows,
performing ten thousand sacrifices and giving
away a mountain of gold. None of these can ever
equal a hundredth fraction of the slightest
attempt to sing the unending Glories of the
Supreme Lord Govindas Name. Skanda-Purana Extra
ct from The Holy Name and Offences to be
Avoided.
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Guru Parampara
The divine succession of revealed truth
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Divine succession of the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya
Sampradaya.
Guru Parampara
The disciplic succession also known as a
Sampradaya or Guru Parampara is a succession of
Spiritual Masters through which a particular
conception of spiritual knowledge is transmitted
from Guru to disciple. The Revealed Truth comes
down to us through this succession of instructing
Spiritual Masters. The Krishna conscious
disciplic succession is the link which connects
us to the Supreme Lord Krishna, who likes to
distribute Himself through His agent, or the
Spiritual Master. Sri Guru and His Grace.
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Srila Jagannath Das Babaji Maharaj
In his very old age, although physically unable
to walk, Srila Jagannath Das Babaji danced in
divine inspiration upon discovering the holy
birthplace of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. It
is said that he lived for 125 years, and was
known and revered by all the devotees of both
Vrindavan and Nabadwip.
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Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur
Srila Sachchidananda Bhaktivinoda Thakur, the
nineteenth century pioneer of Krishna
consciousness, was born in 1838 in Bengal and
advocated exclusive surrender saranagati to the
service of the Supreme Lord's pure devotees as
the life of devotion. He worked tirelessly to
preserve the spiritual tradition and literature
of India he composed, edited, and published more
than 100 books in Sanskrit, Bengali, and English,
which are now revered by the genuine devotees as
Scripture.
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Srila Gaura Kisora Das Babaji
Srila Gaura Kisora Das Babaji Maharaj was the
embodiment of worldly detachment and devotional
attachment. Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Maharaj
has written about him I bow to our guru, Srila
Gaura Kisora Das, the pure devotee beyond social
class the bee in the lotus of the feet of Sri
Gauranga, who deep in his heart serves Sri Radha
forever.
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Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Prabhupad
Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Prabhupad is
responsible for the largest spread of Krishna
consciousness since the time of Mahaprabhu,
opening 64 branches of Sri Gaudiya Math across
the Indian subcontinent and planting the seeds
that promoted the further spread of Krishna
consciousness world-wide. He preached that the
Gaudiya Math stood for the dignity of the entire
human race, by teaching wholesale surrender to
the Absolute Good. His most preeminent disciple,
Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Maharaj has said that
if something could capture the mood of his guru
it was that He had declared totalitarian war
against Maya (illusion) and other religious
conceptions.
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Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Maharaj
Founder-Acharyya of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math
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The Guardian of Devotion
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Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
I consider Srila Sridhar Maharaj my siksa-guru
and Srila Govinda Maharaj my dearmost son.
Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, ISKCONs
Founder-acharyya.
The opening of the Chandradoya Mandir, Iskcon -
Mayapur
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Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
President Sevaite Acharyya of Sri Chaitanya
Saraswat Math
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His Divine Grace is affectionately called
Gurudeva by his loving devotees.
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Gurudeva
Gurudeva, give to this servant just one drop of
mercy. I am lower than a blade of grass. Give me
all help. Give me strength. Let me be as you are,
without desires or aspirations. By Srila
Bhaktivinoda Thakura
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Came to the lotus feet of Srila Guru Maharaj in
1947. Acharyya since 1986.
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Srila Govinda Maharaj in action...
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Receiving V.I.P. guests on his verandah...
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Taking care of devotees all over the world.
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One Target of Life
It is necessary to see what should be the one
target in our lives, and that is service to Guru
and Vaisnava. This is the main thing of value in
our lives. To get a position or to get a chair is
very easy. Anyone, any- where, can make a chair
for himself. But to receive mercy from Guru and
Vaisnava is very difficult, although that is the
wealth of our lives, and that is what we need for
our practicing life. Srila Bhakti Sundar
Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
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Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math
in India
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Nabadwip- International Headquarters
Main Temples in India
Calcutta Sree Chaitanya Saraswata Krishnanushilan
a Sangha - Dum Dum Park - Kaikhali, Chiriamore
Burdwan - Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Ashram P.O. and
Village Hapaniya and - Sri Chaitanya Sridhar
Govinda Seva Ashram Village of Bamunpara, P.O.
Khanpur
Orissa - Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math Bidhava
Ashram Road, Gaur Batsahi Puri
Mathura - Srila Sridhar Swami Seva
Ashram Govardhan - Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math
Mission Vrindavan
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Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math is a non-stop growing
mission...
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With its history in progress.
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Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math
Nabadwip
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Place of Solution Sri Nabadwip Dham
Nabadwip is considered by the high order
devotees to be the highest place of theism of
Absolute Love. Sri Radhika and Govinda combined
Themselves together, and as Sri Gauranga
Mahaprabhu They came here to give Their dearest
thing to the public. Both have the best wealth,
and They have come to distribute that to the
benefit of the public By Srila Bhakti Raksak
Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj
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Nabadwip Dhams Temple Domes.
And gate Keepers.
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Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, Nabadwip, at Night
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Srila Gurudeva in the boat around Nabadwips Sri
Govinda Kunda.
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Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Gandharvva Govindasundarjiu
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Sincere Dedication Leads One To a Higher Society
One who is sincere to dedicate himself naturally
comes into contact with a higher and more subtle
plane of life. By his readiness to give and
serve, he will attain to a higher society and
achieve an appropriate master. Srila B.R.
Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj
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Festivals In India
Several glorious festivals every year in each of
our temples in India
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Crowds of devotees get together in the temples...
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In Kirtans
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And even more in the parikramas.
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Festivals Worldwide
The sun never sets on Sri Chaitanya Saraswat
Math
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Centres Around the World
Asia
Africa
Europe
America
Australia New Zealand Malaysia Philippines
Singapore Fiji Ukraine
South Africa Mauritius
England Republic of Ireland Italy Netherlands Port
ugal Hungary Slovak Republic Czech Republic Turkey
Ecuador Venezuela
USA - California - Oregon - New York - Hawaii
Brazil - C. do Jordao - Sao Paulo - Rio de
Janeiro - Porto Alegre - Curitiba - Alagoas -
Natal - Goiás 
Canada - Montreal
Mexico - Mérida - Guadalajara - Monterrey -
Tijuana - Veracruz - Orizaba - México D.F. -
Morelia
Russia - Moscow, - St. Petersburg
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Centres Worldwide
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20 world tours by Srila Govinda Maharaj to date.
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Inspiring devotees everywhere.
Devotees doing bhajan.
Srila Gurudeva instructing devotees in Italy.
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Manifesting temples and centres worldwide.
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Some excerpts of the Maths activities in the
international media.
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Devotees Around the Globe
Krishna consciousness tying together people from
different cultures, nations and walks of life.
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Devotees getting together all over the world...
Devotees in the temple in Australia.
And in Brazil.
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Devotees in the far east...
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Devotees in the far north...
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It is a growing worldwide community.
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Spreading Indian Culture
and love for God
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Swiftly the Lord Enters
Swiftly does the Lord enter into the hearts
of those who with faith constantly hear and
chant the glories of His personality. Srimad-Bhag
avatam 2.8.4
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Daily classes in India and around the globe.
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Ceremonies and sacrifices.
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Kirtans and bhajans in India...
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And abroad.
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Devotees around the world enacting some of the
Lords pastimes...
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And performing other artistic activities for the
satisfaction of Srila Gurudeva.
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Varieties of Seva to the Lord
O Kaunteya (Arjuna), whatever your action whether
general or scriptural, whatever you eat, what you
offer in sacrifice, whatever you donate in
charity, and any vow you keep do everything as
an offering unto Me. Srimad Bhagavad-gita, The
Hidden Treasure of the Sweet Absolute 9.27
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Preaching programs.
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Initiations.
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Worshiping.
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Seva...
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Seva...
(Land cultivation)
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And even more seva!
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Books
Treasures to open the heart
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Books by Srila Sridhar Maharaj and Srila Govinda
Maharaj
Over 250 books in over 25 languages
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The books of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math attract
many people and are a success in Book Fairs...
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Both in India...
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And in the West.
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Book Facilities
Here in Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math Nabadwip, we
have much facility for reading books. We have a
reading corner in the library inside the museum
where all sincere seekers are welcome to come and
read our books for free. Books can also be
purchased in our Book Store on the Paschatya
Sevak Bhavan and directly by the Internet.
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A Very Special Service
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namo brahmanya-devaya go-brahmana-hitaya
cha jagad-dhitaya krsnaya govindaya namo namah
When Krishna comes to establish real perfection
in the social order, He personally gives
protection to the cows and the brahmanas
(go-brahmana-hitaya cha). This is His first
interest because without protection of the
brahmanas and the cows, there can be no human
civilization and no question of happy, peaceful
life Purport by Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta
Swami Prabhupada
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Protection to the cows in deed and speech.
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Srimad-Bhagavatam 10.8.16 purport about Krishna
...His first business is to give all comfort to
the cows and the brahmanas. In fact, comfort for
the brahmanas is secondary, and comfort for the
cows is His first concern
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Affection for cows is necessary Srila Bhakti
Sundar Govinda Maharaj
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The brahmanas, the cows, Vedic knowledge,
austerity, truthfulness, control of the mind and
senses, faith, mercy, tolerance and sacrifice are
the different parts of the body of Lord Vishnu,
and they are the paraphernalia for a Godly
civilization Srimad Bhagavatam 10.4.4
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Prasadam
The solution is in Prasadam.
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Prasada-sevaya
...My friends! Our Lord Krishna is full of
grace to conquer this most greedy
sense the tongue He has given us Prasada, the
grace of God the mercy-remnants of His holy
food Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura
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Mercy from the Lord....
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Delicious food being prepared and offered with
love to Lord Krishna...
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here in India and in all of our centres...
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making the devotees life sweeter.
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Unfortunately our Photo-tour is coming to its
end. As a final inspiration, if you can retain
one word from all that you have just seen, this
word should be
Saranagati - Surrender
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Saranagati, Surrender, It is a word to remember
If you can memorize one sloka and put that in
your heart then from this one sloka you will get
everything given in any Scripture
Being governed by the faith that all success is
achieved by serving the supreme Lord, to abandon
servitude to even Scriptural injunctions and take
exclusive refuge in the lotus feet of Krishna in
every time, place and circumstance, is known as
saranagati - unconditional surrender. Srila
Govinda Maharaj in Golden Reflections pg.61
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Math photo-tour!
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Mission and that we may have the opportunity to
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