"Nrsimha is here, Nrsimha is there—Nrsimha is wherever I go. Nrsimha is outside, Nrsimha is within my heart. I am surrendered unto that primeval Lord Nrsimha."
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"Give up Deceit"
His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj is reading from Sri Sri Prema-vivarta, Chapter 8: "If you go to satisfy the minds of others, you will only cheat yourself. Gora knows your thoughts, so how will you hide your heart from Him?"
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"Proper Renunciation"
His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj is reading from Sri Sri Prema-vivarta, Chapter 9: "Brother, from now on, avoid dry renunciation. Bring proper renunciation into your heart and keep it there forever. Maintain the body by accepting things that are suitable and actually necessary for its preservation."
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গ্রামের প্রচার (১)
(১) সাধুসঙ্গের সম্পদ • মনুষ্যজন্মের অর্থ • কৃষ্ণের সংসার • শরণাগতি : 'আমি টা তোমার, তুমি টা আমার' • (২) ভগবানের কথা আর সুকৃতি • শ্রদ্ধা • হৃদয় পরিষ্কার করতে হবে • সাধুসঙ্গ ও হরিনাম, হরিদাস ঠাকুরের মহিমা • কর্মীর বিভিন্ন বাসনা ও ভক্তের এক বাসনা • জীবন চক্রবর্তী ও সনাতন গোস্বামী • সংসার পরিক্রম • সত্যবাদি গ্রাম • নবদ্বীপে নিমন্ত্রণ ।
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Under Control
To talk about others, enjoy nice food, clothes, sex, get angry, take pride in yourself, and nurture material desires is not spiritual life—spiritual life is when your Guru controls your life, not your mind.
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"Caste and Class"
His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj is reading from Sri Sri Prema-vivarta, Chapter 10: "Caste and class are important in worldly religious ceremonies, but are of no importance to devotees of Krishna. When you give up your pride, you will give up the world, and when you give up the world, your heart will become pure."
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"The Light of Nabadwip"
His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj is reading from Sri Sri Prema-vivarta, Chapter 11: "Within the universe, the earth is glorious; on the earth, the land of Gauda is glorious; and within Gauda, Sri Nabadwip is glorious. Its thirty-two miles are revered by the entire world."
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সুখের স্বরূপ
শ্রীল ভক্তিসুন্দর গোবিন্দ দেবগোস্বামী মহারাজ: "কীট হইতে ব্রহ্মা পর্য্যন্ত জীব সমুদয় আনন্দের সন্ধানে ব্যাপৃত, আনন্দই যে সকলের প্রয়োজন ইহা কাহাকেও বুঝাইয়া দিতে হয় না ।"

 

"Glories of the Vaisnavas"
His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj is reading from Sri Sri Prema-vivarta, Chapter 12: "Holy waters and earthen Deities gradually reveal dharma in the hearts of souls, but simply by seeing a devotee of Krishna, all obstacles go away and the supreme wealth—devotion to Krishna—arises in full."
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"Eagerness to see Sri Gaura"
His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj is reading from Sri Sri Prema-vivarta, Chapter 13: "Those who have love for Gora undergo distress: that love pulls their hearts in opposite directions simultaneously. Everyone whispers that this is the miserable state of Gadadhar's associates."
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New Preaching Center in Naihati
On the order of His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj, devotees inaugurate a new temple of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math in Naihati, a town north of Kolkata. The photographs were taken this morning, 10 May.

 

 

As Soon As Possible
"You are getting the seed, but it is not enough to only get the seed—you must take care of it. You must always chant properly and practise properly. That is my advice. You think you are getting initiation and will go to Vaikuntha, but it is not possible without you practising."
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"Different Practices for Different Devotees"
His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj is reading from Sri Sri Prema-vivarta, Chapter 17 (verses 31-90), mostly in Bengali, and then speaks on the meaning of human life, importance of sadhu-sanga, and the proper practice.
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The News
"You do not know but Krishna Himself has come to this world, appearing in Nabadwip under the name of Sri Krishna Chaitanya. He came to rescue us—to rescue the souls like you and me!"
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Sweet Dreams
"If Krishna calls, I am going, but those who are sleeping will sleep through the whole of their life. They will not be able to get there—they will come and go and will always sleep."
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"I Want Purity"
"Gurudev gave me this position, and I am a serious Guru. I want to bring Srila Sridhar Maharaj's culture here again. If I die, it is not a problem, but I will bring Srila Sridhar Maharaj's pure conception."
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Sri Ekadashi Guidance
Guidelines on how to observe and honour this holy day: Ekadashi takes an indispensible part in the life of a sincere practitioner. At Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, Ekadashi and paran are observed with affection and without fail according to the dates given in the Calendar.

 

 

Under a Haritaki Tree
"Vrindavan Das Thakur's mother's name is Narayani, and she was a niece of Srivas Pandit. Mahaprabhu always held kirtans in the house of Srivas Pandit, and Narayani lived in that same house. When she was very little, she got Mahaprabhu's mercy..."
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Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur
His holy birthplace (Mamgachhi), his holy Deities (Sri Sri Gaura Nitai), his holy pastimes place (haritaki tree), and his holy samadhi (Denur)...

 

 

মানবজীবনের সার্থকতা কোথায় ?
"অশ্রুসজল-নয়নে প্রতিটী জীবের কাছে তাঁহাদের কাতর আবেদন জানাইয়া বলিয়াছেন ;— ওগো অমৃতের সন্তানগণ, এই মূল্যহীন জাগতিক লাভ-লোকসান ব্যাপারে বৃথা কালক্ষেপ না করিয়া একবার শ্রীভগবানের শরণ লও ।"

 

Sri Chandan Yatra (Video: 5 min, 58 Mb)
His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj is speaking on the first day of Sri Chandan Yatra at the temple of Mahaprabhu's Divine Waterplay, Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, Sri Nabadwip Dham.

 

Preaching Programme (Photographs, 1.1 Mb)
His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj is carrying the holy banner of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math to the hearts of the villagers of Bengal. The photographs were taken today, just before noon.

 

 

Aloof and Focused
Spiritual guidance: control your senses, give up pride, accept all circumstances as arranged by the Lord and as a source of joy, be detached, and maintain proper vision.
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Sankirtan Movement
"A temple is a house. The householder devotees can cook and serve the Deity, and all the brahmacharis and sannyasis are not meant to only sit and do japa. Their place is in the street—chanting, dancing, and preaching!"
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Invitation: This year the holy annual chariot festival of Sri Ratha Yatra is on 18 July. This year, however, is very special as it is marked by Sri Navakalevara Pastime of Lord Jagannathdev—the change of the Deities that takes place once every fifty years. We would like to extend a cordial invitation to all devotees and friends to come and join us in the pilgrimage to Sri Jagannath Puri Dham from 13 July to 20 July. We start off from the Howrah station (Kolkata) on July 13, and you may join us there, or travel directly to Puri as per your convenience. His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj has expressed his desire that all devotees from all over the world may try to join Sri Ratha Yatra festival this special year. You are welcome to contact us at should you have any questions. The address of our Puri Temple is Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, Bidhava Ashram Road, Gaur Batsahi. Please see the photographs from the previous years of Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra: Year 2008 (79 photos) (7.9 Mb)     Year 2009 (163 photos) (17 Mb)     Year 2010 (89 photos) (11 Mb) Year 2012 (84 photos) (8.2 Mb)     Year 2014 (28 photos) (2.5 Mb)

 

শ্রীবিগ্রহ প্রতিষ্ঠা মহামহোৎসব (১) (Bengali)
First part of His Divine Grace Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj's Bengali class at the recent home Deity installation programme. Summary: • the meaning of this birth • life is for service • serve the Lord, not to use the Lord to fulfil your desires • false renunciation • Krishner samsar • yajna-patnis' Deity service • Vamanadev and Bali Maharaj (surrender) • Raghunandan Thakur (faith) • Dhanur Das and his wife (chastity).
• অনিত্য মানবজন্ম ও সেবার জন্য জীবন • নিজের ইচ্ছার জন্য ভগবান ব্যবহার করেন না • ফল্গুবৈরাগ্য • কৃষ্ণের সংসার • যজ্ঞপত্নীর সেবা প্রবৃত্তি • বামনদেব ও বলি মহারাজ (শরণাগতি) • রঘুনন্দন ঠাকুর (বিশ্বাস) • ধনুরদাস ও তার স্ত্রী (সতীত্ব)
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শ্রীবিগ্রহ প্রতিষ্ঠা মহামহোৎসব (২) (Bengali)
Second part of His Divine Grace Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj's Bengali class at the recent home Deity installation programme. Summary: • Churi Gopinath • power of the Holy Name • surpassing maya • an old lady and a dog • a barber and a devotee • Sripad Madhav Maharaj converting a scholar • Indra's curse • Ambarish Maharaj and Durvasa Muni • Satyavadi Gram • four regulative principles • invitation to Sri Nabadwip Dham and urging to take up the path back to Home, back to Godhead.
• চুরী গোপীনাথ • শ্রীহরিনামের বল • একটা বুড়ি ও একটা কুকুর • একটা নাপিত ও একটা ভক্ত • শ্রীপদ মাধব মহারাজ ও কলেজ অধ্যাপক • ইন্দ্রের অভিশাপ • অম্বরীষ মহারাজ ও দুর্বাসা মুনি • সত্যবাদী গ্রাম • চার কলির অবস্থন • নবদ্বীপে নিমন্ত্রণ ।
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Entering Exclusive Service
"Everyone is fortunate because there are going to be initiations in London; devotees want to engage themselves in service, want to serve more and more, and I am fortunate to help them. I am only a medium—that is my hope and fortune."
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Tarakeswar: New Temple Contstruction (Photographs, 1 Mb)
Some months ago, His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj has obtained a new land for Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math in this town and at present the construction of the new temple is already underway.

 

শ্রীবিগ্রহ প্রতিষ্ঠা মহামহোৎসব (৩) (Bengali)
Third, and last, part of His Divine Grace Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj's Bengali class at the recent home Deity installation programme. Summary: • aparadh keeps us far from the Lord • permanent happiness • Harinam and taking shelter of the true Guru • the brahmin and the cobbler • daily practice and obstacles • Guru-tattva, two modern 'gurus' • give up deceit • worship of the demigods • divine eyes • faith • wisdom of Srivas Pandit's son • Ajamil • importance of following Ekadashi.
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Our Only Duty
"It is necessary to clean yourself. In this world, you have no enemy, you have no friend—only you yourself are your own enemy. If you want to make other people happy, you are only cheating yourself. You must understand that your duty is to please Guru, Vaishnav, Bhagavan."
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শ্রীগুরুভক্তি
"শাস্ত্রকারগণ বলেন—সেই 'শাস্ত্র'—শাস্ত্র নহে, যাহাতে ভগবৎভক্তি নাই এবং সেই ভগবদ্ভক্তি—ভক্তি শব্দবাচ্য নহে যদি তাহা গুর্ব্বানুগত্যময় না হয় ।"

 

His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj speaking recently to Colombia (part 1):
Sincere Practice
"I see your face and I can understand you are practising properly and you are always following Mahaprabhu's instruction, Mahaprabhu's preaching and conception."
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Alwarnath Prabhu
"I always remember Alwarnath Prabhu and how much service he did for the devotees. He may have left his body here, but Gurudev always keeps a room for him in his place."
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Arrange and Enjoy
"Devotees only come at the festival time and enjoy the festival, but enjoying the festival is easy, and arranging the festival is a little hard. You must come earlier to arrange the festival."
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His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj speaking recently to Colombia (part 2):
Vrindavan Das Thakur: A Life of Chastity
"Vrindavan Das Thakur is a disciple of Sriman Nityananda Prabhu and is the main servitor of Nityananda Prabhu. He has so much chastity for Him..."
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Keep Your Heart Close to Your Guru
"To get mercy it is not necessary to be physically close to the Guru or come physically to the Guru. If your heart is with your Guru, if your heart is close to your Guru, that is sufficient. Always fulfil Gurudev's desire."
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Prema-vivarta: Sincerity, Renunciation
"Serve Gaura's devotees with perfect sincerity, and then, brother, you will reach Sri Krishna's feet. Chant 'Gauranga' and associate with Gaura's devotees. Chant 'Hare Krishna' and dance."
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A Glimpse from Sri Ekachakra Dham
Three photographs of Their Lordships Sri Sri Guru Gaura Nitayananda taken yesterday at Sri Ekachakra Dham.

 

 

 

"Contradictory Transformations"
His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj is reading from Sri Sri Prema-vivarta, Chapter 14: "In a dream, I walked a long way and arrived at the shore of the ocean, where I saw Gora's wonderful dancing. Gadadhar and the devotees joyfully danced with Him, and they sang songs that were like showers of nectar..."
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"The sun never sets on Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math"
(Internet traffic: can be consuming for limited data plans!)
With over 120 places marked, now the worldwide centres of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math can be viewed on an interactive online map. Note: the locations marked green are the centres that we have been able to locate precisely, and the red ones are the centres that we have not. If you can help us locate the exact address of a centre, or if a centre is missing from the map (and from our address list), please let us know via .

 

Fallen Souls: Imitation, Ego, Faith
Imitation: "After passing the brahmachari age, it is your right, you can get married. It is not bad, but it must be an honest householder life."
Ego: "They do some service, but I am praying to the Lord that through their service ego will not come."
Faith: "When you go fishing, you see fish in some place, but when you throw the net some fish will swim away. Do not worry about that."
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Ganga Mata Goswamini
"There was once a young girl, a daughter of a good Odisha king, who got much mercy from Jagannath. She always served in the Jagannath temple—made garlands and did whatever other service there was..."
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Donations
A new capacity added to the website: If you would like to send a donation to His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj and Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, India, you are now welcome to do so using your PayPal account or credit/debit card. A permanent link to the page is added to the menu on top.

 

Simple Preaching, Simple Practice
"If you can only always chant this Harinam maha-mantra, it will give you a great result. Through chanting you will get service, and when you get service, that will be sufficient for you."
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শ্রীভক্তিসিদ্ধান্তবাণী
"কৃষ্ণসেবা সম্বন্ধরহিত হইয়া ব্যষ্টিগত ও সমষ্টিগত ভোগার্থ যাহা ব্যয়, তাহাই অপব্যয় । বিড়ালের বিবাহ, পুতুল বিবাহ, দেবলমাত্র ভোগসর্ব্বস্ব মানুষের বিবাহ, ভোগের অধিকতর ইন্ধন-সংগ্রহের জন্য চণ্ডী বিষহরির পূজা উৎসবে অর্থ ব্যয়, নাস্তিকতার শিক্ষায় শিক্ষিত হওয়ার জন্য অর্থ ব্যয় অপব্যয় মাত্র ।"

Sri Ekadashi Guidance
Guidelines on how to observe and honour this holy day: Ekadashi takes an indispensible part in the life of a sincere practitioner. At Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, Ekadashi and paran are observed with affection and without fail according to the dates given in the Calendar.

 

 

"Please Forgive My Offence"
"Everybody is different, and ego can come easily through some aparadh: service aparadh, Vaishnav aparadh, etc. Actually, when we go too close, it is very difficult, that is why we sing every day, 'Vando muni savadhana mate, I carefully offer my obeisance.'"
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Panihati
"We have been to Panihati for chira-dadhi mahotsav, it is the place where Srila Raghunath Das Goswami Prabhu received mercy of Sri Nityananda Prabhu. It is not so far from Dum Dum Park, and it is a very nice place, on the bank of the Ganges..."
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Festival in Sri Panihati (10 photographs, 1 Mb)
Several photographs taken earlier this morning at the annual chida-dahi festival in Panihati, where Srila Raghunath Das Goswami Prabhu received mercy of Nityananda Prabhu.

 

 

Festivals in Sri Panihati, 2009-2014 (105 photographs, 8 Mb)
Photographs of the festivals taken over the past several years when our Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math joined under the guidance of His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj.

 

 

 

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