Traditionally, spirituality refers to a religious process of re-formation oriented at the image of God as exemplified by the founders and sacred texts of the religious of the world. There are many spiritual activities of Gaudiya Mission like their daily programme which begins from 4:00 a.m. with prabhati kirtan, mangal arati, temple parikrama and end with sandhya arati and spiritual discourses at 9:30 p.m.. Spiritual initiation also be a part of their spiritual activities. The Gaudiya vaishnava calendar is full of festivals and the mission observes them with reverence. The Gaudiya Math celebrate many festivals like Lord Jagannath Snanyatra, Urjabrata Utsava, Ramnavami, Dol Yatra, Chandan Yatra, Rath Yatra, Sri Annakut, Sri Govardhan puja, Sri Radha Ashtami etc.. They also organize many spiritual awareness programmes for many years in many places like Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Allahabad, Lucknow, Ranchi, Assam and many more.. Parikrama is one of their main spiritual activity. Vrindaban Dham Parikrama, Sri Nawadwip Dham Parikrama, Sri Kshetra Dham Parikrama etc. are included in their list. The fundamental objective of Gaudiya Mission is to spread the philosophy of Gaudiya Vaishnavism throughout the World and in practicing and propagating the gospel of the divine love as advocated by the revealed vedic authorities, Upanisads, Bhagavata, Gita and other scriptures and propagated by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
PRIVACY POLICY
Never accept food from a worldly -minded person. (Srila Jagannath Das Babaji)
\’See how universal is the religion of Bhagabata. It is not intended for some section of the Hindus alone but it is a gift to mankind at large, in whatever country he is born and whatever society he is bred, and of whatever culture produced. In short, Vaishnavism is the Absolute Love, binding everyone together into th infinite, Unconditioned and Absolute God. (Srila Bhakti Vinode Thakur)
Will have to take such foods which are disliked even by a dog, wear such clothes that are even disliked by thieves. But we must be always engaged in chanting the Holy name in the association of devotees. (Srila Gour Kishore Das Babaji)
One cannot receive letter from God. One can receive the message of God from His Devotees and our message can be sent to God through them. (Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada)
The family of Sri Krishna is \’Mission\’ – the place of transcendental enjoyment of Lord Krishna is \’Mission\’. (Srila Puri Goswami Thakur)
\’The congregational chanting of the Holy Name, as Propounded by the Supreme Lord SriChaitanya Mahaprabhu\’ is the Universal Church in which every being, sentient or insentient, has the full privilege to join or enter. (Srila Bhakti Pradip Tirtha Maharaj)
Giving happiness to the worshipable Lord is \’Bhakti\’ (Devotion). Intellectualism or emotionalism is not Bhakti. (Srila Bhakti Keval Audulomy Maharaj)
When the Seimad Bhagabat is heard and sung in the association of Devotees, it arouses a loving relationship (Priti) with Lord Krishna, and Prema surya (Love shine) arises is the heart of the living entity. (Srila Bhakti Srirup Bhagabat Mahara)
Lord Hari cannot be please by bodily strength, but by sincere subservience. One who gives pleasure to the Lord, by instructing the disciples about pure devotion and by training them properly, is actually Guru-tattva. (Srila Bhakti Suhrid Paribrajak Maharaj)
1. | Parbhati Kirtan | 4.00 AM – 5.00 AM |
2. | Mangala arati | 5.00 AM – 5.45 AM |
3. | Temple Parikrama (Navadwip Dham & Vrindaban Dham) | 5.50 AM – 6.20 AM |
4. | Gurubarga Arati | 6.20 AM – 6.50 AM |
5. | Baithaki Kirtan | 6.50 AM – 8.00 AM |
6. | Morning Class (Spiritual Class) | 8.00 AM – 8.45 AM |
7. | Madhyanna Arati (Bhooga Arati) | 12.30 PM – 1.00 PM |
8. | Afternoon Class (Spiritual Class) | 3.30 PM – 4.30 PM |
9. | Kirtan | 4.30 Pm – 5.30 PM |
10. | Discourses (on Srimad Bhagavatam) | 5.30PM – 6.45 PM |
11. | Temple Parikrama (Kshetra Dham) | 6.45 PM – 7.00 PM |
12. | Gurubarga Arati | 7.00 PM -7.40 PM |
13. | Sandhya Arati (Gaura Arati) | 7.40PM – 9.00 PM |
14. | Spiritual Discourses | 9.00 PM – 9.30 PM |
Preceptor-disciple relationship has prevailed from time immemorial throughout India among all who professed the Vedic religion. The Sampradaya or universal association of all pure souls is brought about by the acceptance of the spiritual guidance of the Acharyas or Divine World-Teachers. Everyone who listens submissively to the name from the lips of the Acharya experiences the relationship of harmony with every entity in and through the service of Sri Krishna, the Lord of all lords.
Initiation (Diksha)
The process of Initiation into Vaishnavism in Gaudiya Mission is simple but the benchmark is rather high. This is because the rigours of entry alone grain from the chaff or the pure from the impure.
An aspiring ‘vaishnava’ first offers his salutations at the feet of the Acharya, the Gurudeva and expresses his with to be initiated. Gurudeva enjoins on him to observe several regulations with regard to include taking ……. Vegetarian food (onion and garlic too excluded), abjuring habits like gambling, playing. Chess or even taking part in games and spats which are perceived as causing diversion of the mind from the real goal and non-indulgence in illicit and intoxication.
After the lapse of six months during which a person prepares himself for initiation gurudeva puts him through a test. Du qualifying, a devotee is given the “Harinam” by Gurudeva and the devotee goes on telling the bead with the nama from that point of time. He is also given the holy books like Sri Chaitanya Bhagavatam and Dasmula Siksha by Nityaleela Prabishta Bhakti Vinod Thakur to help him travel further in the spiritual quest.
PEACE TALK AND MEDITATIVE SESSION AT THE EMBASSY
On the 10th of April 2017 the respected secretary of the Gaudiya Mission Swami Bhakti Sundar Sanyasi Maharaj had visited the Embassy and met with the Charge de affairs a.i Shri Abhishek Singh. Earlier on the 3rd of April, director of the Cultural Wing of the Embassy, The Tagore Centre, Smt. Manjistha Mukherjee Bhatt along with her PA, Sri Saravanan Ganesan had met with him in Berlin at the ashram where he was putting up. Swami Bhaki Sundar Sanyasi Maharaj was in Berlin only that day and would be traveling to other parts of Europe the next day. He would return to Berlin only on the 10th before catching a flight to London that same late evening. The event at the Embassy commenced with a brief introduction of Swami Bhakti Sundar Sanyasi Maharaj by Director of the Tagore Centre, who mentioned that besides many duties in India, Maharaj is also distinguished lecturer and travels around the world giving classes on the philosophy of the Bhagawad Gita, Sri Bhagavatam and other Vedic literature. Swamiji was welcomed to deliver his talk on universal peace and brotherhood. This session was attended by approximately 50 people from India who were all invited by the Tagore Centre through special invitations. The audience included some of his disciples. Swami Bhakti Sundar Sanyasi Maharaj opened the session with a talk on service to God which was the ultimate path to deliverance and stressed on the meaning of universal love and its significance at a time when the world is fraught with tensions and unrest. The theme of the talk revolved around universal brotherhood, world peace and the religion of love being the highest religion of all. Swamiji also spoke about the Gaudiya Mission, an ancient Missionary organization that propagates the message of Lord Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu of universal love, peace, harmony and sustainability. Swamiji’s words and his message held the audience’s interest and left a lasting impression on their minds. The next session by Swami Bhakti Aloka Paamadvaiti, who was born in Germany where he joined the ashram of his spiritual master, AC Bhaktivedanta Swami, at the age of 18. His message was a continuation of Swami Bhakti Maharaj’s message of universal love, peace and brotherhood. The floor was open to a question and answer session and both the Swami ji’s were happy to address complex questions from the audience in a spiritual guiding way that was very enlightening and insightful. The question and answer session was then followed with a concluding musical session of bhajans (devotional songs) invoking the blessings of Lord Krishna by the Swami ji’s and their disciples and the audience were all encouraged to join in.
State | Place | From | To | No. of Campaigner | No. of Audience |
West Bengal | Kolkata | 21/02/2016 | 31/03/2016 | 12 | 13000 |
Odisha | Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Remuna, Balasore | 11/11/2015 | 17/11/2015 | 6 | 1000 |
Maharashtra | Mumbai | 25/12/15 | 31/12/2015 | 4 | 4000 |
Delhi | Delhi | 28/11/2015 | 29/11/2015 | 6 | 600 |
Haryana | Panipat, Kurukshetra | 17/11/2015 | 20/11/2015 | 6 | 2500 |
Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi, Allahabad, Lucknow, Mughal Sarai, Mathura, Vrindaban | 20/11/2015 | 27/11/2015 | 12 | 6000 |
Jharkhand | Ranchi, Bokaro | 14/11/2015 | 15/11/2015 | 6 | 2000 |
Assam | Guwahati, Silchar, Dumini | 15/03/2016 | 23/03/2016 | 6 | 2500 |
State | Place | From | To | No. of Campaigner | No. of Audience |
Odisha | Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Remuna, Balasore | 15/04/2011 | 27/04/2011 | 6 | 3000 |
Assam | Guwahati, Silchar, Alalnath, Dumini | 1/10/2011 | 14/10/2011 | 6 | 4500 |
West Bengal | Midnapur, 24 Pgs(S), Durgapur, Asansol, Birbhum, Nabadwip | 12/12/2011 | 20/01/2012 | 12 | 2500 |
Bihar | Patna , Gaya | 25/01/2012 | 03/02/2012 | 6 | 3000 |
Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi, Allahabad, Lucknow, Mughal Sarai, Mathura, Vrindaban | 01/03/2012 | 20/03/2012 | 12 | 5000 |
Maharashtra | Mumbai | 02/11/2012 | 09/11/2012 | 6 | 500 |
United Kingdom | London | 03/07/2011 | 25/07/2011 | 4 | 300 |
State | Place | From | To | No. of Campaigner | No. of Audience |
West Bengal | Midnapur, 24 Pgs(S), Durgapur, Asansol, Birbhum, Nabadwip | 02/03/2014 | 25/03/2014 | 12 | 5000 |
Odisha | Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Remuna, Balasore | 16/06/2013 | 29/06/2013 | 6 | 3000 |
Maharashtra | Mumbai | 05/07/2013 | 15/07/2013 | 4 | 600 |
Delhi | Delhi | 12/10/2013 | 26/10/2013 | 6 | 1500 |
Haryana | Panipat, Kurukshetra | 11/11/2013 | 30/11/2013 | 6 | 2500 |
Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi, Allahabad, Lucknow, Mughal Sarai, Mathura, Vrindaban | 15/12/2013 | 12/01/2014 | 12 | 6000 |
Jharkhand | Ranchi, Bokaro | 05/04/2013 | 12/04/2013 | 6 | 2000 |
Assam | Guwahati, Silchar, Dumini | 07/02/2014 | 20/02/2014 | 6 | 2500 |
State | Place | From | To | No. of Campaigner | No. of Audience |
Odisha | Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Remuna, Balasore | 06/05/2012 | 17/05/2012 | 6 | 2500 |
West Bengal | Midnapur, 24 Pgs(S), Durgapur, Asansol, Birbhum, Nabadwip | 03/07/2012 | 18/07/2012 | 12 | 3000 |
Assam | Guwahati, Silchar, Alalnath, Dumini | 04/10/2012 | 16/10/2012 | 6 | 4500 |
Maharashtra | Mumbai | 22/10/2012 | 29/10/2012 | 4 | 600 |
Gujarat | Dwaraka, Ahmadabad, Baroda | 06/11/2012 | 15/11/2012 | 6 | 1000 |
Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi, Allahabad, Lucknow, Mughal Sarai, Mathura, Vrindaban | 02/02/2013 | 20/02/2012 | 12 | 4000 |
United Kingdom | London | 03/01/2013 | 15/01/2013 | 4 | 700 |
United States of America | New York, New Jersey, Rochester | 16/01/2013 | 26/01/2013 | 4 | 800 |
During kartik month ( Urjavrata) at Vrindaban , circumbulation of Vrindavan Dham takes place which covers Nandagram, Varsana, Gokul mahaban, Govardhan, Radhakunda, Panchakoshi Vrindaban etc.
During the celebration of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu\’s appearance day , a seven day long Circumbulation(parikrama) round the nine islands of Navadwip Dham is also taken out with devotional songs glorifying Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu, Nityanada Prabhu,Advaita prabhu and Sri Radha Krishna. Thousands of devotees assemble at Sri Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Math( at Godrum Dham), Swarupganj, Nadia,West Bengal.Sri Yoga Pith(Birth place of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu), Sribasa Angana, etc are the places covered during Navadwip Dham Parikrama.
Every Year during the month of August at the time of Car Festival (RathYatra) of Lord Jagannathdev a week long circumbulation of Sri Kshetra Dham is taken out with hundreds of devotees. Kashi Mishra Bhaban (Gambhira), Bhakti Kuti, siddha-bakul, Narayan-chhata, Jagannath ballav Uddhan, Haridas Thakur Samadhi, Samudra (Sea), Chakratirtha, House of Sarbabhouma, Paramananda Puri Kupa (Well), Gundicha Bhavan, Tota Gopinath etc. are the places covered during circumbulation. Thousands of Devotees gathere at Sri Purusottam Math, Puri for the Car festival (RathYatra) of Lord Jagannath.
5th Centenary Comemorial of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Visit to Sri Vrindaban Dham
Background :
Mahaprabhu on his way to Jharkhand met with various ferocious animals and successfully spread love amidst them through his devotional songs. These animals were so delighted by hearing the name of Hari which was witnessed in the village of Kojugram, Ranchi. Mahaprabhu bathed in a narrow river flowing between the two mountains over there where a herd of elephants also came down to bath. Sribol Vadra Bhattacharya was spellbound by the sight which the herd of elephants has offered.
Gaudiya Mission, Baghbazar had organized a trip on 11th of November 2015 where they had taken 250 saints, sanyassi and bhramacharis. Their journey started from Kolkata to Puri then to Cuttack and finally reached to Jharkhand to enliven the memories of past. Mission’s present Acharya & Secretary Om Bhishnupad Parhamansa 108 Sri Sri Madbhaikti Suhrid Paribrajak Goswami Maharaj’s accompanied them in the whole journey. The Parikrama reached Beneras, Allahabad and lastly to Brindavan. A seminar was organized where famous Brojopremi Sri Ramesh had delivered lecture and Peacock dance was performed by Brojokola Foundation. A two days national seminar was organized at Delhi on 28th and 29thNovember 2015. At the last day of seminar minister Babul Supriyo had sung the amazing track “Mongol deep jele” and amused the listeners by his mesmerizing voice. On 29th November 2015 people from ISCON and other devotees of Mahaprabhu from other organizations have joined the Nagarkirtan held at Chittoranjan Park.
Program:
To commemorate the 5th Centenary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s coming to Vrindaban, Gaudiya Mission has organized a 22 Day spiritual tour by Bus from Puri to Virndaban, and way back on the jungle route as taken by Sri Chaitanya Mahprabhu. Also a Two Day National Seminar on ‘Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Visit To Vrindaban Dham’ will be hosted at Siri Fort, New Delhi on 28th and 29th November.
On 11th November, more than 250 saints and devotees from Gaudiya Mission will set of from Sri Gaudiya Math, Baghbazar for Puri Dham. Then from Puri, the Pilgrims will reach Vrindaban on 18th November via Keonjhar, Ranchi, Kuju and Varanasi. A Nagarsankirtan will take place on 15th November at the city of Ranchi in the daytime. The Pilgrims will visit all the spiritually important places of Vrindaban including Mathura as described by Sri Chaitanhya Mahprabhu and his associates for the next three days and it will reach Radhakundon 21st November thereby conducting Giriraj Goverdhan Parikrama and go to other nearby relevant places. On 28th it will reach New Delhi to join the Two Day National Seminar. The Seminar will be attended by eminent personalities from all corners of the society to discuss Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s contribution to the society. Nagar Sankirtan will also take place on 29th November on the Chittaranjan Park area of New Delhi chanting the ‘Hari Naam’ by all the devotees and members of the Mission along with other Gaudiya Sapradays present in Delhi. On the return journey the Pilgrims will visit Allahabad, Gaya and reach Remuna, Baleswar in Orissa and will come back to Kolkata.
Objective:
The fundamental objective of Gaudiya Mission is to spread the philosophy of Gaudiya Vaishnavism ( the only way to Peace and Harmony)throughout the world and in practicing and propagating the gospel of the divine love as advocated by the revealed vedic authorities, Upanisads, Bhagavatam, Gita and other Scriptures and propagated by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The Mission is constantly trying to revive in the minds of the sincere souls the eternal spirit of the pure devotion to and for Supreme Lord Sri Krishna by scrutinizing and propagating the study of the pure devotion, its philosophy, doctrines, rituals with the vision to obtain universal harmony and brotherhood.