All Glory to Sri Sri Guru Gauranga — · Sri Kartik Pilgrimage Invitation Most respected Vaishnavs, Devotees and Well-Wishers, We are offering obeisance at your holy feet and extending this letter of invitation. Continuing the tradition of the annual Kartik month pilgrimages from Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math started in 1950s by His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj for the service and pleasure of His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj, His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj, the current Successor President and Sevaite Acharya of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, is organising an extensive two-and-a-half weeks' tour of Dwaraka, Mathura, Vrindavan and Govardhan from 29 October 2018 to 16 November 2018. It is His Divine Grace's earnest and express desire that anyone wishing to join this Parikrama is most welcome to come. The schedule of the Parikrama: 29 October (Mon) — train Kolkata (Howrah)-Dwaraka. 30 October–3 November — parikrama of the holy places in Dwaraka. 2 November (Fri) — grand festival of Srila B.R. Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj's appearance (will be observed in Dwaraka). 3–15 November — Govardhan and Vrindavan. First, travelling to Govardhan via Mathura, parikrama of Sri Govardhan Dham. 8 November (Thu) — grand festival of Sri Govardhan Puja (Govardhan). After Sri Govardhan Puja festival, travelling to Sri Vrindavan Dham; parikrama of Sri Vrindavan Dham and the holy places nearby. 15 November (Thu) — night train from Mathura to Kolkata. 16 November (Fri) — arriving in Kolkata (Howrah) in the afternoon. Those who wish to join the holy parikrama are humbly requested to get in touch with us via any of the email addresses below. The total cost to be contributed towards the tour is $200, which includes all travel and accommodation expenses during the tour. We pray that you find an opportunity to bless us with your association. Dates 29 October 2018-16 November 2018 Contact address

His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj's Sri Vyasa Puja Celebration in Worldwide Centres:
Kiev 9 photographs 0.5 Mb	Moscow 5 photographs 0.5 Mb	Philippines 23 photographs 1.1 Mb	Soquel 14 photographs 0.5 Mb

Речь на Шри Вьяса-Пуджу
«Все собравшиеся преданные приехали сюда из различных уголков Бенгалии, а также разных стран, они празднуют мой день рождения, но я не думаю о своем дне рождении, потому что я не хочу принимать от преданных поклонение, будь то мои ученики, духовные братья или сестры».

Sri Vyasa Puja Adhivas
(9 October 2018 | 33 photographs, 2.6 Mb)
Photographs from the eve of the divine appearance of His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj observed by the Vaishnavas and fortunate devotees at the temple of Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Radha Madan Mohanjiu in Kolkata.

Preaching Programmes in Colombia
(October 2018 | 19 photographs, 1.1 Mb)
Devotees are sending photographs of the preaching activities in Paipa and Duitama, Colombia, for the pleasure of and as an offering to His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj.

pujya-sri-guru-varga-vandita-mahabhavanvitayah sada paurvaparya-parampara-prachalita-prajya-pramurtakrteh bhakter nirmala-nirjharasya nibhrtam samraksakam sadaram vande sri-gurudevam anata-sira acharya-varyam nijam "I bow my head in eternal obeisance to my Gurudev, the best of acharyas, Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj. He is the ever vigilant, stalwart guardian of the current of pure devotion whose highest form flows from our most worshippable Sri Rupanuga Guru-varga in their exclusive dedication to Mahabhav, Srimati Radharani."

Autobiography of Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj
To try to describe unlimited glories of a Vaishnav is a very challenging task, and because the nature of Guru is beyond what we can grasp with our material intelligence and beyond what we can perceive with our material senses, it makes the task even harder. Presented here is an autobiographical discourse of His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj, the current Acharya and Sevaite of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math.

PHOTO ALBUM

KIRTANS: • Gurudev! krpa-bindu diya | গুরুদেব! কৃপাবিন্দু দিয়া "When I examine myself for qualifications, I find none. Your mercy is everything. If you are not merciful to me, then, crying, I will no longer maintain my life."   • Samsara-davanala | সংসার-দাবানল "I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of Sri Guru, the ocean of goodness who assumes the form of a cloud of mercy to deliver the souls burning in the blazing fire of material existence."   • Sri-guru-charana-padma | শ্রীগুরুচরণ-পদ্ম "I carefully offer my obeisance to Sri Guru's lotus feet, which are the sole abode of devotion. O brother! By his mercy we cross over this world and reach Krishna."   • Krsna haite chatur-mukha | কৃষ্ণ হৈতে চতুর্ম্মুখ "Srila Govinda Maharaj's dear successor, who is devoted to practising and preaching his teachings, is Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj. All the Gurus in this succession are associates of Sri Gauranga—I pray for their remnants."   • Ki rupe paiba seva | কিরূপে পাইব সেবা "I am so wicked, how will I ever get service? I do not have any attachment to Sri Guru and Vaishnavs! It is not possible to conquer maya by engaging in maya. I see no other way to get relief except for the mercy of sadhus."     • Sri Rupa-manjari-pada | শ্রীরূপমঞ্জরী-পদ "The lotus feet of Sri Rupa Manjari are my wealth, my bhajan (service), my puja (worship), the wealth of my life, and whatever ornaments I may have. Her lotus feet are the very life of my life."     • Amara jivana | আমার জীবন "My life is always engrossed in sin. There is not a trace of piety within it. I have caused others so much anxiety and trouble. Such a sinner as I is shunned by devotees, and is a constant offender."

THIS DAY IN 2010:
My Joy and My Plight
"I have never wanted this—that I would sit in one place and everybody would come, pay obeisance to me. Never. I want to go and chant and dance everywhere, preach in the villages—this is my life. It is impossible for me, it is actually an austerity for me, but I have to keep Gurudev's word."
Download the audio (2.6 Mb, 8 min | 8 October 2010)

"I Need Your Mercy!"
"I am here today to get your mercy—I am here today to worship you, I have not come to take worship. I only want to serve the Vaishnavs, I have no other desire. I do not want anybody to do my puja, I want to serve you all."
Download the audio (2.8 Mb, 8 min | 8 October 2010)

THIS DAY IN 2011:
My Great Fortune and Hope
"Actually I do not know when my birth day is, but Gurudev told me, 'This is your birth day,' and that is why devotees celebrate this day. Celebrating means what? Celebrating means devotees are giving mercy to me on this day and I am becoming indebted to them."
Download the audio (2.2 Mb, 7 min | 28 September 2011)

Sankirtan Yajna—Soul of Preaching
"Where it is allowed, you must do sankirtan in the street—there may be only five of you, but if you do sankirtan, people will come, even birds, beasts, trees will get benefit through your kirtan. If you sit in your house, no one will come—start the fire, wind will come."
Download the audio (1.7 Mb, 5 min | 28 September 2011)

THIS DAY IN 2013:
Sri Vyasa Puja Day: My Mood and Request
"Every day is a service day for me, but today is the day when I must serve devotees more. I do not know how much I can surrender, but Gurudev made me his dog, and that is why I am serving as his dog—I am still serving and protecting the temple as a dog..."
Download the audio (1.5 Mb, 5 min | 6 October 2013 )

Sri Vyasa Puja Day: Appreciating Mercy
"You have already got it from Gurudev. We have lost our address and Krishna sent Gurudev to take us to our address. So, we already understand what is our real home. Always be successful in your spiritual life, always proceed in your spiritual life."
Download the audio (1.1 Mb, 3 min | 6 October 2013 )

Sri Vyasa Puja Day: My Only Prayer
"I am very happy to see you all. You are celebrating this festival, but actually for me this day is not a day to take puja from others, but today is the day when I must give puja to all the devotees..."
Download the audio (1 Mb, 3 min | 6 October 2013)

THIS DAY IN 2014:
How to See the Guru (1): Mercy
Clear guidance on how to understand who the Guru is, and how a sincere disciple should see the Guru: the Guru is not only a mahabhagavata (a great devotee), he is nondifferent from Krishna Himself.
Download the audio (6.4 Mb, 14 min | 25 September 2013 )

How to See the Guru (2): Chastity
The main quality of a sincere disciple explained by several examples: one-pointed attention, rejecting the unfavourable, intense attachment to service and devotees, faith, and careful choice of association.
Download the audio (7 Mb, 15 min | 25 September 2013 )

Sri Guru-Tattva (Bengali class)
"এই মৃত্যুময় ও দুঃখময় পৃথিবীতে অমৃতময় আশা ও আনন্দের দিব্যদূত হলেন শ্রীগুরুদেব । তাপিত, পীড়িত জনগণের জন্য তাঁর আবির্ভাবই সবচেয়ে শুভ ও আনন্দদায়ক ঘটনা । এর তুলনা হতে পারে একমাত্র প্রভাতের শুকতারার সঙ্গে, যা কিনা মরুভূমিতে দিগ্​ভ্রান্ত যাত্রীকেও পথ দেখাতে পারে । শ্রীগুরুদেবের করুণাময় হস্তের কোমল স্পর্শই সমস্ত অশ্রুপ্লাবিত নয়নের অবিরাম অশ্রুকে মুছিয়ে দিতে পারে ।"
Download the audio (24.6 Mb, 54 min)

THIS DAY IN 2015:
Morning Bengali class: Download the audio (16.7 Mb, 49 min)
Evening Bengali class: Download the audio (14 Mb, 41 min)

Guidance: Issue #01, 2014 (ePub, 1 Mb): 26 July 2014 to 31 December 2014.
Guidance: Issue #02, 2015/1 (ePub, 0.8 Mb): January to March 2015.
Guidance: Issue #03, 2015/2 (ePub, 0.9 Mb): April to June 2015.
Guidance: Issue #04, 2015/3 (ePub, 0.8 Mb): July to September 2015.
Guidance: Issue #05, 2015/4 (ePub, 0.9 Mb): October to December 2015.
Sri Rupa-Sanatan Siksa (ePub, 0.8 Mb)
Guidance: Issue #06, 2016/1 (ePub file, 0.6 Mb): January to March 2016.
Guidance: Issue #07, 2016/2 (ePub file, 0.6 Mb): March to June 2016.
Guidance: Issue #08, 2016/3 (ePub file, 0.8 Mb): July to September 2016.
Guidance: Issue #09, 2016/4 (ePub file, 0.7 Mb): October to December 2016.
Guidance: Issue #10, 2017/1 (ePub file, 0.7 Mb): January to March 2017.
Guidance: Issue #11, 2017/2 (ePub file, 0.7 Mb): April to June 2017.
Guidance: Issue #12, 2017/1 (ePub file, 0.7 Mb): July to September 2017.
Guidance: Issue #13, 2017/1 (ePub file, 0.7 Mb): October to December 2017.
Guidance: Issue #14, 2017/1 (ePub file, 0.7 Mb): January to March 2018.
Guidance: Issue #15, 2017/1 (ePub file, 0.7 Mb): April to June 2018.
Guidance: Issue #16, 2017/1 (ePub file, 0.7 Mb): July to September 2018.

The One Channel of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math
Srila B.S. Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj: "That is my mood to Srila Guru Maharaj, and who will follow that, I believe he must be benefited, for that is the real exclusive devotional line." (From 'Affectionate Guidance', Chapter 20)

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

• "Sri Ekadasi" (Sri Sri Prema Vivarta)
"One day, Gaurahari left the Gundicha Temple and sat in the Jagannath Vallabha garden. It was pure Ekadasi, and the Lord spent the whole day and night chanting the Name of Krishna..."

• SONG: Suddha-bhakata | শুদ্ধ ভকত-চরণ-রেণু
"I carefully observe the holy days related to Madhava, they are the mother of devotion."

• SONG: Sri hari-vasare | শ্রীহরি-বাসরে হরি
"On the holy day of Sri Hari, Sriman Mahaprabhu, the life and soul of the universe, began dancing..."

ADDITIONAL READING:

• "Observing Ekadasi" (by Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj)
• "Ekadasi Vrata: Make Your Guru Happy" (by Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj)
• "No Other Shelter" (by Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj)
• "Mahadvadasi" (by Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj)
• "Ekadasi and liberation" (by Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj)
• "Ekadasi Tithi: One of the Practices" (by Srila B.N. Acharya Maharaj)
• Yogini Ekadasi

All Glory to Sri Sri Guru Gauranga — · Sri Kartik Pilgrimage Invitation Most respected Vaishnavs, Devotees and Well-Wishers, We are offering obeisance at your holy feet and extending this letter of invitation. Continuing the tradition of the annual Kartik month pilgrimages from Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math started in 1950s by His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj for the service and pleasure of His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj, His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj, the current Successor President and Sevaite Acharya of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, is organising an extensive two-and-a-half weeks' tour of Dwaraka, Mathura, Vrindavan and Govardhan from 29 October 2018 to 16 November 2018. It is His Divine Grace's earnest and express desire that anyone wishing to join this Parikrama is most welcome to come. The schedule of the Parikrama: 29 October (Mon) — train Kolkata (Howrah)-Dwaraka. 30 October–3 November — parikrama of the holy places in Dwaraka. 2 November (Fri) — grand festival of Srila B.R. Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj's appearance (will be observed in Dwaraka). 3–15 November — Govardhan and Vrindavan. First, travelling to Govardhan via Mathura, parikrama of Sri Govardhan Dham. 8 November (Thu) — grand festival of Sri Govardhan Puja (Govardhan). After Sri Govardhan Puja festival, travelling to Sri Vrindavan Dham; parikrama of Sri Vrindavan Dham and the holy places nearby. 15 November (Thu) — night train from Mathura to Kolkata. 16 November (Fri) — arriving in Kolkata (Howrah) in the afternoon. Those who wish to join the holy parikrama are humbly requested to get in touch with us via any of the email addresses below. The total cost to be contributed towards the tour is $200, which includes all travel and accommodation expenses during the tour. We pray that you find an opportunity to bless us with your association. Dates 29 October 2018-16 November 2018 Contact address

Sri Govinda Parivar (23 June 2018)
His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj's letter on the initiating Gurus offering fundamental guidelines for all members of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math on the proper mood, creed, and behaviour.

Sri Govinda Parivar (23 de junio de 2018)
Una carta de Su Divina Gracia, Om Vishnupad Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj acerca de los Gurus iniciadores ofreciendo una guía fundamental para todos los miembros del Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math acerca del humor, la convicción y el comportamiento apropiados.

«Шри Говинда-парибара» (23 июня 2018 года)
Письмо Его Божественной Милости Ом Вишнупада Шрилы Бхакти Нирмала Ачарьи Махараджа на тему инициирующих гуру, содержащее в себе оснопологающее руководство для всех членов Шри Чайтанья Сарасват Матха о том, какими должны быть наши идеалы, настроение и поведение.

CALENDAR FOR 10/2018

19. (Fri) Vijay Utsav of Sri Ramachandra. Appearance of Sri Madhva Acharya.

20. (Sat) Papankusha Ekadashi. Fast.

21. (Sun) Paran between 5:40 and 9:28 a.m. Disappearance of Srila Raghunath Das Goswami, Srila Raghunath Bhatta Goswami, and Srila Krishnadas Kaviraj Goswami.

24. (Wed) Purnima. Sharadiya Rasa Yatra of Sri Krishna. Disappearance of Srila Murari Gupta. Beginning of Urja Vrata, Damodar Vrata, Kartik Vrata and Niyam-seva Vrata.

27. (Sat) Disappearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Srirup Puri Maharaj.

29. (Mon) Disappearance of Srila Narottam Das Thakur.

30. (Tue) Disappearance of Srila Bhakti Vichar Jajavar Maharaj.

1. (Thu) Manifestation day of Sri Radha Kunda. Sannyas day of Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj.

2. (Fri) Krishna Navami. The grand 124th appearance day celebration of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math's Founder-President-Acharya, Om Vishnupad Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya-varya Ashtottara-shata-sri Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj. Appearance of Srila Virachandra Prabhu. Disappearance of Sripad Sakhi Charan Das Babaji Maharaj.

4. (Sun) Rama Ekadashi. Fast. Festival in honour of Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu's auspicious arrival at Sripat Panihati.

5. (Mon) Paran between 5:48 and 9:30 a.m.

6. (Tue) Offering and placing of lamps (or candles) on Vishnu Mandirs.

7. (Wed) Amavasya. Dipavali. Offering and placing of lamps (or candles) on Vishnu Mandirs.

8. (Thu) Sri Govardhan Puja. Grand Annakut Mahotsav ('Rice Mountain Festival') at Srila Sridhar Swami Seva Ashram in Sri Govardhan and in the Temple in Sri Gupta Govardhan. Go Puja (cow-worship) and Go Krida (the pleasure of the cows).

9. (Fri) Disappearance of Srila Vasudev Ghosh Thakur. Disappearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Sarvasva Giri Maharaj. Bhratri Dvitiya krityam (festival where brothers and sisters honour each other).

11. (Sun) Disappearance festival of Vishva-varenya Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaj Prabhupad.

12. (Mon) Disappearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Aloka Paramahamsa Maharaj.

16. (Fri) Disappearance of Sri Gadadhar Das Goswami, Srila Dhananjay Pandit, and Srila Srinivas Acharya Prabhu. Sri Gopashtami, Sri Goshthastami, Go Puja, and Go Gras-dan.

19. (Mon) Sri Utthan Ekadashi. Fast. Disappearance of Om Vishnupad Paramahamsa Sri Srila Gaura Kishor Das Babaji Maharaj. Appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj. Sri Bhishma Panchaka.

20. (Tue) Paran between 5:56 and 9:34 a.m.

22. (Thu) Disappearance of Srila Bhugarbha Goswami and Srila Kashishvar Pandit.

23. (Fri) Purnima. Rasa Yatra of Sri Krishna. Installation anniversary of Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Gandharva Rasa Bihari Jiu, Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math and Mission, Sri Vrindavan. Disappearance of Srila Sundarananda Thakur. Appearance of Srila Nimbarka Acharya. End of Chaturmasya and Niyama-seva vratas.

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