The actual inner meaning of religion is proper adjustment of our identity – to realize the purpose of this human birth by establishing ourselves as the eternal servants of God. Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj
Author: Gopinath
Glories Of Srila Prabhupada
Glories Of Srila Prabhupada By Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Swami His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur Prabhupada is the founder of the Saraswat Gaudiya lineage and our illustrious spiritual teacher. As the embodiment of pure Vaishnava teaching he is deeply revered both within our Vaishnava community but also within the world at large… Continue reading Glories Of Srila Prabhupada
Pure Devotion And The Competitive Spirit (Part II)
Pure Devotion And The Competitive Spirit (Part II) by Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaja All glories to Sri Guru, Sri Gauranga and the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Saraswata Sampradaya! If we study the example set by all our previous acharyas, we will find that competition is not a religious principle. Nowadays, however, we see that in… Continue reading Pure Devotion And The Competitive Spirit (Part II)
Pure Devotion And The Competitive Spirit (Part I)
Pure Devotion And The Competitive Spirit (Part I) By Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaja All glories to Sri Guru, Sri Gauranga and the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Saraswata Sampradaya! It is sad to say that in our contemporary Gaudiya Vaishnava community, many of us are Vaishnavas in name only. We make a show of devotion, but… Continue reading Pure Devotion And The Competitive Spirit (Part I)
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Srimad Bhagavatam 1.5.15
svabhāva-raktasya mahān vyatikramaḥ yad-vākyato dharma itītaraḥ sthito na manyate tasya nivāraṇaṁ janaḥ The people in general are naturally inclined to enjoy, and you have encouraged them in that way in the name of religion. This is verily condemned and is quite unreasonable. Because they are guided under your instructions, they will accept such activities in… Continue reading Srimad Bhagavatam 1.5.15
Cause of our Demotion
Speculation and emotion are the cause of our demotion. Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj
Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.28-29
vāsudeva-parā vedā vāsudeva-parā makhāḥ vāsudeva-parā yogā vāsudeva-parāḥ kriyāḥ vāsudeva-paraṁ jñānaṁ vāsudeva-paraṁ tapaḥ vāsudeva-paro dharmo vāsudeva-parā gatiḥ In the revealed scriptures, the ultimate object of knowledge is Śrī Kṛṣṇa, Vāsudeva, the Personality of Godhead. The purpose of performing sacrifice is to please Him. Yoga is for realizing Him. All materially motivated activities are ultimately rewarded by… Continue reading Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.28-29
Photos from Sri Caitanya Mela 2016 at Bhag Bazar Gaudiya Math
Celebration of the 530th Birth Anniversary of Shree Chaitanya Updated 13 hours ago 5-day long Vaishnav Conference and International Seminar in Kolkata on the birth anniversary of Shree Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Srila B.B Bodhayan Swami, President and Acarya of Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math also took part in this joyous event.
Diksha and Siksha Guru
It is thus clear that taking a siksha guru does not mean we have to reject or avoid the instruction of our diksha guru. The diksha and siksha guru should be accepted in harmony with each other. This siddhanta is fully supported by the shastras. Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj