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Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, founder-acharya of the Gaudiya Math
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, founder-acharya of the Gaudiya Math

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur Prabhupada (February 3,1874 – January 1, 1937)[1][2], was a highly influential preacher of Gaudiya Vaishnavism throughout India in the late 19th and early 20th Century. An acharya ( acariya in Pali) is an important religious teacher ( Guru) who teaches by his own example (from Sanskrit 'achara' behavior The Gaudiya Math organisation was formed in 1918 shortly after Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura took the renounced order of life ( Sanyasa) Year 1874 ( MDCCCLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Gaudiya Vaishnavism (also known as Chaitanya Vaishnavism) is a Vaishnava religious movement founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1534 in India He was born as Bimal Prasad Dutta in the seaside pilgrimage town of Jagannath Puri, Orissa, India. The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath ( Krishna) and located in the coastal town of Puri in the state of Orissa (ଓଡ଼ିଶା is a state located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country His father was the Vaishnava scholar Sri Kedarnath Dutta, later known as Bhaktivinoda Thakur, the first to present the teachings of Chaitanyite Vaishnavism to the English speaking world and was a notable Gaudiya Vaishnava Theologian. Vaishnavism is a tradition of Hinduism, distinguished from other schools by its worship of Vishnu or its associated avatars principally as Rama and Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur ( September 2, 1838 - June 23, 1914) a prominent figure among the Gaudiya Vaishnavas of Bengal Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (also transliterated Caitanya, IAST caitanya mahāprabhu) ( Bengali চৈতন্য মহাপ্রভূ (1486 - Gaudiya Vaishnavism (also known as Chaitanya Vaishnavism) is a Vaishnava religious movement founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1534 in India Bimal Prasad was well-known for having a fiery preaching spirit and especially acute intellect.

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Background

By the time he was twenty-five years old, Bimala Prasada had acquired an impressive reputation as a scholar of Sanskrit, mathematics, and astronomy. Sanskrit (sa संस्कृता वाक् saṃskṛtā vāk, for short sa संस्कृतम् saṃskṛtam) is a historical Editing and publication of an ancient astronomical treatise, Surya Siddhanta, won him the title Siddhanta Sarasvati in recognition of his immense learning. The Surya Siddhanta is a treatise of Indian astronomy. Later Indian mathematicians and astronomers such as Aryabhata and Varahamihira In 1905, following the advice of his father, Siddhanta Sarasvati accepted spiritual initiation from Gaurakisora dasa Babaji. Srila Gaura Kisora dasa Babaji (1838 - 1915 CE is a well known figure from the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism, and is regarded as a Mahatma Although Gaurakisora dasa Babaji was renowned as a saintly person and great devotee of Krishna, he was illiterate and left no scriptural additions to the tradition of Vaishnava Theology. Krishna (कृष्ण in Devanagari kṛṣṇa in IAST, ˈkr̩ʂɳə in classical Sanskrit is a deity worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism Vaishnavism is a tradition of Hinduism, distinguished from other schools by its worship of Vishnu or its associated avatars principally as Rama and Satisfied with the humility and dedication of his highly educated disciple, Srila Gaurikisora gave him his full blessings and requested him to "preach the Absolute Truth and keep aside all other work. " Siddhanta Sarasvati then proved himself a capable assistant in the missionary work of his father. [3]

Preaching activities

From the very beginning of Chaitanya's bhakti movement in Bengal, Haridasa Thakur and others Muslim or Hindu by birth were the participants. Bhakti ( Devanāgarī: भक्ति) is a word of Sanskrit origin meaning devotion. Haridasa Thakur ( IAST Haridāsa (born 1451 or 1450 Besides being an ex-Muslim he is famous because of his dedication to the religious practice of constantly chanting the A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical This openness received a boost from Bhaktivinoda Thakura's broad-minded vision in the late 19th century and was institutionalized by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati in his Gaudiya Matha in the 20th century. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur ( September 2, 1838 - June 23, 1914) a prominent figure among the Gaudiya Vaishnavas of Bengal Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur Prabhupada (February 31874 – January 1 1937 was a highly influential preacher of Gaudiya Vaishnavism throughout India in the late The Gaudiya Math organisation was formed in 1918 shortly after Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura took the renounced order of life ( Sanyasa) The twentieth century of the Common Era began on [4]

Upon the death of Bhaktivinoda Thakura in 1914, Siddhanta Sarasvati became editor of his father's journal, Sajjana-tosani, and founded the Bhagwat Press for publication of Vaishnava literature. Then in 1918, Siddhanta Sarasvati accepted the renounced order of spiritual life, assuming the title Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja. For the purpose of propagating Krishna-bhakti throughout India, he organized the Gaudiya Math, with sixty-four branches throughout the country. Krishna (कृष्ण in Devanagari kṛṣṇa in IAST, ˈkr̩ʂɳə in classical Sanskrit is a deity worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism Bhakti ( Devanāgarī: भक्ति) is a word of Sanskrit origin meaning devotion. The Gaudiya Math organisation was formed in 1918 shortly after Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura took the renounced order of life ( Sanyasa) The headquarters of his mission, the Caitanya Gaudiya Math, was located in Sridhama Mayapur, the birthplace of Lord Caitanya. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Mayapur (মায়াপুর is located on the banks of the Ganges river at the point of its He would later send disciples to Europe for missionary work.

There has not been, there will not be, such benefactors of the highest merit as [Chaitanya] Mahaprabhu and His devotees have been. The offer of other benefits is only a deception; it is rather a great harm, whereas the benefit done by Him and His followers is the truest and greatest eternal benefit. This benefit is not for one particular country, causing mischief to another; but it benefits the whole universe.

—Siddhanta Sarasvati[3]

Modern application of Bhakti

Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati adjusted the traditions of Gaudiya Vaishnavism to conform with the technological and the social condition of the twentieth century. He considered the printing press the most effective means of spreading Krishna consciousness throughout the world and was himself the author of may important translations, commentaries, and philosophical essays. A printing press is a mechanical device for applying pressure to an inked surface resting upon a medium (such as paper or cloth thereby transferring an image

His Disciples Who Became Gaudiya Vaisnava Acarayas

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ Renaissance of Gaudiya Vaishnava Movement - Page 47
  2. ^ http://www.scsmath.com/docs/articles/SarasTkrAp0503ParamaBhaktis.pdf
  3. ^ a b Goswami, Satsvarupa dasa (2002), Srila Prabhupada Lilamrta Vol 1-2 (2 nd ed. Satsvarupa dasa Goswami ( IAST satsvarūpa dāsa gosvāmī Devanagari: sa सत्स्वरूप दास गोस्वामी is a senior ), Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, vol. The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT is the world's largest publisher of books concerning Krishna and the philosophy religion and culture of the Vedic tradition of India 1 ch 3, ISBN 0892133570
  4. ^ Sherbow, P. H. (2004). "AC Bhaktivedanta Swami's Preaching In The Context Of Gaudiya Vaishnavism". The Hare Krishna Movement: The Postcharismatic Fate of a Religious Transplant: p. 139.  
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