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Monday, April 16, 2012

About Shrinathji

The Lord is an important swarup in Pushti Marg, representing Krishna at the age of seven. He with his left arm holds Mount Goverdhan while his right hand rests on the his waist. There is a parrot on the top centre. Two sages are meditating near Shrinathji’s left hand and below them is a snake while another below it is a tiger. Beneath the tiger there are two peacocks. On the other side is one sage beneath him is the snake and two cows. They are evidently inhabitants of Mount Goverdhan watching Shrinathji reverently.

Shrinathji’s left hand was first seen in 1410 on the summit of Mount Goverdhan. It was offered milk because the inhabitants worshipped as a single deity. The face (Mukharvind) of the Lord emerged in 1479 when Vallabhacharya was born. Hence the birth of the Mukharvind(Lotus like face) of Shrinathji.

In 1493 Vallabhacharya found Lord Shrinathji at midnight in Gokul. He was overcome with emotion and garlanded Lord Shrinathji with pavitra and offered misri.

Anyor is the village below the hill at Mount Goverdhan. A Brahmin known as Sadhu Pande was staying. He had a cow of Nandvash (Gumer) who was grazing on the hill with other cows. One fine morning Gumer poured milk and offered to Lord Shrinathji while he was feeling hungry. Gumer gave less milk and hence he doubted on Gumer that people were pilfering milk. Next day Pandeji secretly followed Gumer offering milk to Lord Shrinathji. He was surprised to see this incident and was glad to have his Darshan.

The next morning everybody climbed the hill and saw that the divine child running forward and embracing Vallabhacharya, lord then asked him to place him in a shrine so that regular seva could be performed, and said that divine grace would descend on those who worshipped him further adding “That is why I have revealed myself here.” Shrinathji during summer sleeps late at night and so rises late in the morning similary in winter Shrinathji retires early at night and so awakens early in the morning. In winter a Saghdi with Coal is lit and placed near him in order to produce heat for the divine child.

Early in the morning the VINA is played to awaken Shrinathji and classical songs and music is sung during other Jhankis. Shrinathji is royally dressed and fed the purest and richest of foods. Even the water he drinks comes from the sacred river Yamuna. Shrinathji wears the best of the Dresses/Jewellery which is very rarely repeated. Normally there are eight Jhanki’s are eight Jhanki’s every day. These eight Jhanki’s are for a short while because shrinathji being a young child can be a Victim of evil eye (Nazar) and moreover each Jhanki has a particular meaning and purpose.

Brahma Sambandh

Brahma sambandh an historical event.

The means to attain God are many. Some are difficult some are easy. All are fairly long journeys.

Bhagwan Shree Krishana states in the Gita that

“A minuscule part of Me is present in all living things”

Jiva has Bhagwad ansha; a minuscule part of God. This truth is difficult to comprehend because we do not realise the closeness we have with Thakurji. We have become engrossed in the material world. Our lives are full of activity hence we rarely ask deep rooted questions about who we are, where we are going.

On Sharawan Ekadasi Mahaprabhuji along with Damodardas Harsaniji were at Gokul on the banks of Shree Yamunaji. At Govind Ghat (ghat is a area which allows safe access to the river that flows).

Shree Mahaprabhuji was perplexed by a thought. How do the divine beings get seva or an opportunity to serve Thakurji in this Kali Yug? More specifically the Vedas do not have a means of liberating Women and Sudhras. Therefore what was to happen of Women, Sudras and non Hindus. This was the question that Shree Mahaprabhuji was worried about.

Then at about midnight Shree Nathji appeared (in Lalit trabhangi mudra) and ordained Mahaprabhuji.

The divine souls should take Braham Sambhand. In order to be fit to receive communion with Thakurji their “doshs”will be absolved.

Once this is done I (Thakurji) am ready to accept the soul. After Braham Sambhand they should offer everything they partake to me first. Then to take themselves.

Therefore everything we take must be offered to Thakurji as already mentioned.

This is the the jewel in the Crown and is a very important initiation that many people seldom obtain it!

This ceremony makes you realise that relationship that exists between you and Thakurji. When you take this initiation you have to be fairly certain as to what you are doing. As always you have to find a Goswami Balak who will initiate you.

The importance of Bhrama Sambandh lies in the fact that in the ceremony you offer all that belongs to you to the feet of Thakurji. You offer your body, your soul, your wealth, your husband/wife, your children and everything else that belongs to you which would cause you to be attached to objects. All these are offered to Thakurji and you accept His refuge and become a ‘das’. A humble servant of Thakurji. You then humbly bow to Thakurji and offer a token of your gratitude.

Later on you Guru will instruct you as to the seva you should perform and jap you should perform. In return you offer your Guru a token of your gratitude for showing you indebtedness and in directing you to the true path to God realisation and opening the door to Thakurji Gaulok..

These days people often forget the importance of Bhrama Sambandh and how precious it really is. People assume it to be a minor thing but in fact it should be more valued than the Koohinoor diamond.

To assess the value of a diamond you have to take it to a jeweller. Similarly Bhrama Sambandh is like a diamond and only some people can appreciate its importance and its value. The Bhrama Sambandh or ‘diksha’ is only to be give to some ‘special jivas’ and is not meant to be for all.

By taking Bhrama Sambandh you have turned a new leaf, it’s a new beginning your sins have been absolved by Mahaprabhuji and you make a fresh start on the path towards Thakurji. Mahaprabhuji also gives you a guarantee that your soul will not have a ‘laukik gati’

Papamochani Ekadasi

Papamochani Ekadasi (Click to enlarge)

Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “0 Supreme Lord, I have heard from You the explanation of Amalaki Ekadasi, which occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Phalguna [February-March], and now I wish to hear about the Ekadasi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Caitra [March-April]. What is its name, 0 Lord, and what results can one attain by observing it?”

The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Sri Krsna, replied, “0 best of kings, for the benefit of everyone I shall gladly describe to you the glories of this Ekadasi which is known as Papamocani. The history of this Ekadasi was once narrated to the emperor Mandhata by Lomasa Risi. King Mandhata addressed the risi, ’0 great sage, for the benefit of all people, please tell me the name of the Ekadasi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Caitra, and please explain the process for observing it. Also, please describe the benefits one gains by observing this Ekadasi.’

“Lomasa Risi replied, ‘The Ekadasi that occurs during the dark part of the month of Caitra is named Papamocani Ekadasi For the faithful devotee it removes the influences of ghosts and demons. 0 lion among men, this Ekadasi also awards the eight perfections of life, fulfills all kinds of desires, purifies one’s life of all sinful reactions, and makes a person perfectly virtuous.
“Now please listen to a historical account concerning this Ekadasi and Citraratha, the chief of the Gandharvas [heavenly musicians]. During the spring season, in the company of heavenly dancing girls, Citraratha once came upon a beautiful forest bursting forth with a great variety of flowers. There he and the girls joined other Gandharvas and many Kinnaras, along with Lord Indra himself, the king of heaven, who was enjoying a visit there. Everyone felt that there was no better garden than this forest. Many sages were also present, performing their austerities and penance The demigods particularly enjoyed visiting this celestial garden during the months of Caitra and Vaisakha [April-May].”

‘A great sage named Medhavi resided in that forest, and the very attractive dancing girls would always attempt to seduce him. One famous girl in particular, Manjughosa, contrived many ways to allure the exalted muni, but out of great respect for the sage and fear of his power, which he had attained after years and years of asceticism, she would not come very close to him. At a spot two miles from the sage, she pitched a tent and began singing very sweetly as she played a tamboura. Cupid himself became excited when he saw and heard her perform so nicely and smelled the fragrance of her sandal-paste unguent. He remembered his own unfortunate experience with Lord Siva and decided to take revenge by seducing Medhavi.’

“Using the eyebrows of Manjughosa as a bow, her glances as a bowstring, her eyes as arrows, and her breasts as a target, Cupid approached Medhavi in order to tempt him to break his trance and his vows. In other words, Cupid engaged Manjughosa as his assistant, and when she looked at that powerful and attractive young sage, she also became agitated by lust. Seeing that he was highly intelligent and learned, wearing a clean white brahmana’s thread draped across his shoulder, holding a sannyasi’s staff, and sitting handsomely in the asrama of Cyavana Risi Manjughosa came before him.“

‘She began to sing seductively, and the small bells on her belt and around her ankles, together with the bangles on her wrists, produced a delightful musical symphony. The sage Medhavi was enchanted. He understood that this beautiful young woman desired union with him, and at that instant Cupid increased his attraction for Mahjughosa by releasing his powerful weapons of taste, touch, sight, smell, and sound.

“Slowly Manjughosa approached Medhavi, her bodily movements and sweet glances attracting him. She gracefully put her tamboura down and embraced the sage with her two arms, just as a creeper winds itself around a strong tree. Captivated, Medhavi gave up his meditation and decided to sport with her-and instantly his purity of heart and mind abandoned him. Forgetting even the difference between night and day, he went away with her to sport for a long, long time.“

‘Seeing that the young yoga’s sanctity had become seriously eroded, Manjughosa decided to abandon him and return home. She said, “0 great one, please permit me to return home.”

Medhavi replied, “But you have only just arrived, 0 beautiful one. Please stay with me at least until tomorrow.”
“‘Fearful of the sage’s yogic power, Manjughosa stayed with Medhavi for precisely fifty-seven years, nine months, and three days, but to Medhavi all this time seemed like a moment. Again she asked him, “Please permit me to leave.”

‘Medhavi replied, “0 dear one, listen to me. Stay with me for one more night, and then you may leave tomorrow morning. Just stay with me until after I have performed my morning duties and chanted the sacred Gayatri mantra. Please wait until then.”
“Manjughosa was still fearful of the sage’s great yogic power, but she forced a smile and said, “How long will it take you to finish your morning hymns and rituals? Please be merciful and think of all the time you have already spent with me.”

“The sage reflected on the years he had been with Manjughosa and then said with great astonishment, “Why, I have spent more than fiftyseven years with you!” His eyes turned red and began to emanate sparks. He now regarded Manjughosa as death personified and the destroyer of his spiritual life. “You rascal woman! You have turned all the hard-earned results of my austerities to ashes!” Trembling with anger, he cursed Manjughosa “0 sinful one, 0 hard-hearted, degraded one! You know only sin! May all terrible fortune be yours! 0 rascal woman, I curse you to become an evil hobgoblin pisaca!”
“Cursed by the sage Medhavi, the beautiful Manjughosa humbly beseeched him, “O best of the brdhmanas, please be merciful to me and revoke your curse! 0 great one, it is said that association with pure devotees gives immediate results but their curses take effect only after seven days. I have been with you for fifty-seven years, 0 master, so please be kind to me!”

“Medhavi Muni replied, “0 gentle lady, what can I possibly do? You have destroyed all my austerities. But even though you have done this sinful deed, I shall tell you a way you can be released from my wrath. In the dark fortnight of the month of Caitra there is an allauspicious Ekadasi that removes all one’s sins. Its name is Papamocani, 0 beautiful one, and whoever fasts on this sacred day becomes completely freed from having to take birth in any kind of devilish form.”
”With these words, the sage left at once for his father’s asrama. Seeing him enter the hermitage, Cyavana Muni said, “0 son, by acting unlawfully you have squandered the wealth of your penances and austerities.”
“Medhavi replied, “O Father, kindly reveal what atonement I must perform to remove the obnoxious sin I have incurred by privately associating with the dancing girl Manjughosa”
“Cyavana Muni answered, “Dear son, you must fast on Papamocani Ekadasi. which occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Caitra. It eradicates all sins, no matter how grievous they may be.”

“Medhavi followed his father’s advice and fasted on Papamocani Ekadasi. Thus all his sins were destroyed and he again became filled with excellent merit. Similarly, Manjughosa observed the same fast and became free of the hobgoblin curse. Ascending once again to the heavenly spheres, she too returned to her former position.’
“Lomasa Risi continued, ‘Thus, 0 king, the great benefit of fasting on Papamocani Ekadasi is that whoever does so with faith and devotion will have all his sins completely destroyed.’
Sri Krsna concluded, “0 King Yudhisthira, whoever reads or hears about Papamocani Ekadasi. obtains the very same merit he would get if he donated a thousand cows in charity, and he also nullifies the sinful reactions he may have incurred by killing a brahmana, killing an embryo through abortion, drinking liquor, or having sex with his guru’s wife. Such is the incalculable benefit of properly observing this holy day of Papamocani Ekadasi, which is so dear to Me and so meritorious.”

Amalaki Ekadashi

Significance of a Baithak:

Till date also innumerable vaishnavs travel by rail and road to visit these Baithaks, at times travelling on hazardous roads leading to remotely situated Baithaks in forests and on mountains and take immense divine pleasure in paying respects to Shri Mahaprabhuji and performing any given tasks (Seva). In today’s times while traveling many a miles to visit a Baithak, performing various duties (sevas) and understanding the importance of them in gathering top priority it is essential that we understand the significance of the same.

Shri Mahaprabhuji graced this earth for 52 years and 2 months during which thrice aapshri toured India barefoot only to spread the principles of Pushtimarg. Conducting Shrimad Bhagwat seminars, debating with scholars and heads of other religions and establishing the ethics of “Shudhadvaita Brahmavada” was a great task that aapshri undertook.

If we have some prior knowledge regarding the Baithak that we are scheduled to visit, its brief history and its significance etc. it is certain that when we are performing our various tasks there will be a sense of belonging to that place, a sense of the heavenly environment existing at Shri Mahaprabhuji’s time and a divine aroma of Shri Mahaprabhuji’s presence will be felt.

Our eagerness to be at the service of The Lotus Feet of Shri Mahaprabhuji and our concentration towards aapshri, i.e. teachings, morals is absolutely essential, let it be at the Baithakji or within our homes.

Shri Mahaprabhuji resides as our Acharyaji within a Baithakji. Therefore the environment within should be of a complimentary one to his nature. Simple, quiet and serene……..easygoing and cool. Evenly handspread cowdung flooring and the seat where Shri Acharyaji used to be seated while conducting Srimad Bhagwat Sermons; exhales a sence of pure sanctity and purity. Of course due to maintenance problems, the cowdung floorings and seat have been replaced by white marble at few places enabling the devotees to keep the place clean.

LIST OF BAITHAK
1. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRIMAD GOKUL GOVINDGHAT(BRAMHA SAMBANDH’S BAITHAKJI)SHRI GOVINDGHAT, GOKUL – 281 303.DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

2.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BADI BAITHAKJI GOKUL – 281 303.DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

3.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S SHAYYA MANDIR BAITHAKJI,SHRI DWARKADHISH’S TEMPLE,GOKUL – 281 303.DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

4.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT VRINDAVAN BANSIBATBANSIBATT, VRINDAVAN-381 121.DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

5.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJIVISHRAM GHAT, MATHURA – 281 001. (U.P.)

6.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MADHUVANMAHOLI – 281 141.DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

7.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KAMODVANPOST USPAR, DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

8.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT BAHULAVANPOST BATHI, DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

9.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRI RADHAKRISHNAKUNDPOST RADHAKUND-281 504,DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

10.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MANSIGANGANEAR CHAKRESHWAR MAHADEV, VALLABH GHAT, MANSIGANGA, POST GOVARDHAN-281 504.DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

11.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRI CHANDRASAROVARCHANDRASAROVAR-PARASOLI, POST. GOVARDHAN-281 504.DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

12.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT ANYORSADU PANDE’S HOUSE, POST ANYOR – 281 502.DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

13.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GOVINDKUNDOPP. SHRI GIRIRAJJI, POST ANYOR – 281 502DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

14. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SUNDERSHILAOPP. SHRI GIRRAJJI’S MUKHARVINDGIRIRAJI, POST JATIPURA – 281502DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

15. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GIRIRAJI (GUPT BAITHAK)INSIDE SHRINATHJI’S TEMPLE, ON SHRI GIRIRAJJI,POST JATIPURA – 281 502.DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

16. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KAMVANSHRI KUND, KAMVAN, POST KAMA – 321022.DIST. BHARATPUR (RAJASTHAN)

17. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GHEWARVANNEAR RADHAJI’S TEMPLE, BELOW MORKUTIR, POST BARSANA, DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

18. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SANKETVANIN THE GARDEN, KRISHNA KUND,POST BARSANA, DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

19. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT NANDGAMPAANSAROVAR, POST NANDGAM – 281 403DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

20. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KOKILAVANPOST.BADHEL, MUKAM.JAV,DIST MATHURA (U.P.)

21. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT BHANDIRVANOPPOSITE BANK OF SHRI YAMUNAJI,MUKAM.BHANDIRVAN, TALUKA.MAAT,DIST MATHURA (U.P.)

22. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MAANSAROVAROPP. BANK OF SHRI YAMUNAJI,MAANSAROVAR (MAKHAN), POST.MAAT,DIST.MATHURA (UTTAR PRADESH)

23. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SUKARSHETRA (SORAMJI)SAURABH GHAT (BANK OF RIVER GANGA),POST – SORAM, DIST ETAHA-207403 (U.P.)

24. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT CHITRAKOOTMUKAM.KAMATA – CHITRAKOOT, DIST SATANA-485336 (M.P.)

25. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT AYODHYARAMGHAT ROAD, DIST FAIZABAD, AYODHYA-224123 (U.P.)

26. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT NAIMISHARANYAOPP. VEDVYASA ASHRAM, NAIMISHARANYA, TALUKA MISHRAK,DIST SITAPUR (U.P.)

27. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHETH PURUSHOTTAMDAS’ HOUSE JATANVAD, VARANASI-221001 (U.P.)

28. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT HANUMAN GHATHANUMAN GHAT, VARANASI-221001 (U.P.)

29. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT HARIHAR KSHETRA (HAJIPUR)NEAR MAHADEVJI’S TEMPLE, MAGARHATTA CHOWK,HAJIPUR-844001, ZILLA VAISHALI (BIHAR)

30. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT JANAKPUR (GUPT BAITHAK)BHAGWANDAS GARDEN, MANEKTALAV, JANAKPUR, DIST VAISHALI (BIHAR)

31. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GANGASAGARNEAR KAPIL ASHRAM, ON KAPIL KUND,KAKADVIPA BET (W.BENGAL)

32. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT CHAMPARANYACHAMPARANYA-493885, VIA RAJIM, DIST RAIPUR (CHHATTISGARH)

33. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT CHAMPARANYACHHATTHI BAITHAK,CHAMPARANYA-493885, VIA RAJIM, DIST RAIPUR (CHHATTISGARH)

34. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT JAGANNATHPURINEAR HARJIMAL DUDHWALA’S DHARMSHALA, GRANT ROAD,PURI-752001 (ORISSA)

35. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PANDHARPUROPP.BANK OF RIVER CHANDRABHAGA,SHEGAONDUMALA-413304, PANDHARPUR (MAHARASHTRA)

36. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT TAPOVAN – NASIKPARASRAM PURIYA MARG,PANCHVATI KARANJA, NASIK – 422 001 (MAHARASHTRA)

37. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PANNA NRISINHJI (GUPT BAITHAK)MANGALGIRI STATION, SHRI PANNA NRIUSINHJI’S MANDIR, VIJAYAWADA (ANDHRA PRADESH)

38. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRI LAKSHMAN BALAJISHRI VALLABHACHARYAJI MATH, SHRI LAKSHMAN BALAJI,MEDHARAM METTA ROAD,TIRUMALA – 517 504 (ANDRA PRADESH)

39. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRIRANGJIBESIDES KRISHNA KOEL,21, NORTHGATE, SAUKARSTORE LANE, SHRIRANGAM,TRICHI – 620 006 (TAMILNADU)

40. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT VISHNUKANCHIVEGAVATI MUTTUKOLAM,VISHNUKANCHI – 631 503 (TAMILNADU)

41. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SETUBANDH RAMESHWARSHRI VALLABHACHARYA MATH,RAMESHWAR, JIILA. RAMNAD (TAMILNADU)

42. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MALAYACHAL PARVAT (GUPT BAITHAKJI)ON MALAYACHAL PARVAT – VIA COIMBATORE.

43. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT LOHGADH (GOA)GUJARATI TEMPLE, BESIDES RUDRESHWAR TEMPLE,HARVANE-SANKHADI – 403 505, DIST PANAJI (GOA)

44. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI (GUPT BAITHAKJI)TAMRAPAR RIVER, TRICHINAPALLI (TAMILNADU)

45. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KRISHNA RIVER (GUPT BAITHAKJI)KRISHNA DHAAM, VADI JUNCTION, 1 KILOMETRE AHEAD FROM RAICHUR STATION ,KRISHNA DHAAM (ANDRA PRADESH)

46. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PAMPASAROVAR (GUPT BAITHAKJI)8 KILOMETRE AHEAD FROM HAMPI VILLAGE, HASPETH RAILWAY STATION, BETWEEN GUMTAKAL AND HUBLI (ANDRA PRADESH)

47. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PADMANABHJI (GUPT BAITHAKJI)TRIVENDRUM (KERALA) OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE NEAR JALASHAYA

48. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRI JANARDAN KSHETRAJANARDAN, VARKALA – 695 141, (KERALA)

49. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT VIDHYANAGARA (GUPT BAITHAKJI)HUMPI VILLAGE, NEAR TUNGBHADRA RIVER (ANDRA PRADESH)

50. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT TRILOKBHANJI (GUPT BAITHAKJI)THE SITE OF THIS BAITHAKJI IS STILL NOT DECIDED (TAMILNADU)

51. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT TOTADRI PARVAT (GUPT BAITHAKJI)NAAGMERI, 30 KILOMETRE AHEAD FROM TENEVELI VILLAGE ON TOTADRI PARVAT (TAMIL NADU)

52. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT DARVASEN (GUPT BAITHAKJI)ADISETU VILLAGE – RAMNADPURAM (TAMILNADU)

53. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SURATASHWINIKUMAR GHAAT, NEAR TAPI RIVER, SURAT – 392 001 (GUJARAT)

54. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT BHARUCHBESIDES DIST PANCHAYAT, STATION ROAD,BHARUCH – 392 001 (GUJARAT)

55. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MORBI OPP.BANK OF MACHU RIVER, BEHIND L.E.COLLEGE,MORBI – 363 641 (GUJARAT)

56. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT NAVANAGARNEAR NAAGMATI RIVER, KALAVAD ROAD, JAMNAGAR – 361 305 (GUJARAT)

57. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT JAMKHAMBHALIYA, STATION ROAD, ON THE KUND, JAMKHAMBHALIYA – 361 305, DIST.JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT)

58. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PINDTARAK FROM NANDANA PATIYA VIA BHATIYA,PINDARA – 361 305, DIST. JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT)

59. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MULA GOMATANANA BHAVDA – 361 335, TALUKA. DWARKA, DIST. JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT)

60. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT HARIKUND, DWARKA NEAR GOMTI RIVER,DWARKA – 361 335, DIST. JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT)

61. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GOPITALAVAGOPITALAV – 361 335, DIST. JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT)

62. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT BET SHANKHODDHAR, ON SHANKHTALAV, BET DWARKA – 361 330 (GUJARAT)

63. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT NARAYAN SAROVARNARAYAN SAROVAR – 370 624, TALUKA. LAKHPAT, DIST. KUTCH (GUJARAT)

64. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT JUNAGHADHDAMODARKUND, GIRNAR ROAD, JUNAGADH – 362 001 (GUJARAT)

65. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PRABHAS KSHETRAON THE GHAT OF TRIVENI RIVER, PRABHAS PATAN – 362268, DIST. JUNAGHAD (GUJARAT)

66. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MADHAVPURON KADAMKUND, MADHAVPUR (GHED) – 362 230, DIST. JUNAGHAD (GUJARAT)

67. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GUPTPRAYAGDELVADA – 362 510, DIST. JUNAGHAD (GUJARAT)

68. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT TAGADION AHMEDABAD-BOTAD MARG, TAGADI – 382 250, DIST. AHMEDABAD (GUJARAT)

69. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT NARODASHRI VALLABHACHARYA CHOWK, SHRI VALLABHACHARYA MARG, NARODA, AHMEDABAD – 382 330 (GUJARAT)

70. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GODHARARANAVYAS MARG, PATELVADA, GODHARA – 389 001, DIST. PANCHMAHAL (GUJARAT)

71. Baithkji at Kheralu,. Shrimali vado,Near mahalakshmiji’s Temple. Kheralu, Gujarat
Mukhiaji: Shri Babubhai Gorthandas

72. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SIDDHAPURBINDU SAROVAR ROAD, SIDHAPUR – 384 151, DIST PATAN

73. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT AVAMTIKAPURI-UJJAINMANGALNATH MARG, GOMTI KUND, NEAR SANDIPANI ASHRAM,UJJAIN – 456 001 (MADHYA PRADESH)

74. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PUSHKARVALLABHAGHAT, BADI BASTI, PUSHKAR-305 022, DIST AJMER (RAJASTHAN)

75. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KURUKSHETRASARASWATI KUND, NEAR SHAKTI DEVI’S TEMPLE,THANESHWAR, TALUKA. KURUKSHETRA, (HARYANA)

76. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT RAMGHAT-KANAKHAL-HARIDWARNEAR GANGA RIVER, HARIDWAR – 249401 (UTTAR PRADESH)

77. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT BADRIKASHRAMBADRINATH – 246 422, (UTTAR PRADESH)

78.SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KEDARNATH (GUPT BAITHAKJI)KEDARKUND – 18 KILOMETRE AHEAD FROM HARIDWAR

79. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT VYASASHRAMNEAR ALAKNANDA-BHAGIRATHI SANGAM,KESHAV PRAYAG – BADRINATH, (UTTAR PRADESH)

80. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT HIMACHAL PARVAT (GUPT BAITHAKJI)HIMACHAL PRADESH

81. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT VYAS GANGA (GUPT BAITHAKJI)ON VYASGHAT, HIMACHAL PRADESH

82. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MANDARACHAL (GUPT BAITHAKJI)ON MANDARACHAL PARVAT

83. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT ADELTRIVENI SANGAM, DEVRAKH,NAINI – 211 008, DIST. ALLAHABAD, (UTTAR PRADESH)

84. SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT CHARNATACHARYAKUM, POST. CHUNAR – 231 304, DIST, MIRJAPUR (UTTAR PRADESH)

Srimad Vallabhacharyaji
Srimad Vallabhacharyaji is one of the latest reformers. He was born on the 11th day of the dark half in the lunar month of Chaitra, in V.S. 1535 (A.D. 1479) in the forest of Camparanya, near Raipura, in Madhya Pradesh. His father was Lakxmana Bhatta and his mother was Illamagaru. He belonged to the illustrious race of Telugu Brahmins who studied the Taittaraya ckha of the Karma Yajurvada. Vallabha’s ancestors were devoted to the cult of Vishnu in the form of Gopala. They were equally devoted to the Purva and Uttara Mountain. Thus from Lakxmana Bhatta, shri VallabhaÃcharyaji inherited his love for Karma, Gyan and Bhakti. With his masterly genius, he saw the shortcomings of the Advaita of the Gyana and the Bhakti of Ramanuja, Madhva and others. He preached a doctrine, which could reconcile the Pure Advaita of the Upanishad’s and the Bhakti school. He wrote commentates on the Star’s of Jaimina and Badarcya´a and therein propounded the true significance of Karma marga and Gyana marga as found in Vedic literature. But he saw at the same time that the age of Vedic ceremonies in its perfect form and the knowledge path would be unsuitable for the requirements of the modern people with their inherent shortcomings. Therefore, by the command of Lord Krishna, he set forth for a doctrine, which is called Pustiimarga, i.e. the way to approach God by as complete surrender to Him. God's singular grace alone was to save mankind. The only thing that one has to do is to surrender himself completely to Lord Krishna. This doctrine was proclaimed by Shri VallabhaÃchayaji in the religious assembly convened by the famous king Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara in the south of India. After this, he preached the same Vedic doctrine in his famous work Patravalamabana in the city of Varanasi.
He married a Brahmin girl named Mahalakxmi. He had two sons by her viz, Shri Gopinathaji and Shri Vithalanathaji. He established a shrine in honors of Shri Krishna on the mount Govardhana in Mathura district. The rest of his life he passed in Adel near Varanasi.
A month before he passed away, he came to Varanasi, took Trial Sanyasa, abstained himself from taking food for a month and for the last eight days, he gave up speech. His last advice to his sons
was to cease to be Bahirmukha (away from God) and to serve Krishna, the Lord of the Gopal’s, who should never be regarded as earthly. With this advice and with a realization of Lord Shri Krishna, he entered the Ganges for Nitya Lila. This was on the second day of the brighter half in the lunar month of Asadha, V.S. 1587.
His famous works are SuBodhniji, Tatvatha Dipa Nibandha and the sixteen pamphlets. His doctrines were elaborated and promulgated in Rajasthan, Kathiyavara and Gujarat by his son Shri Vithhalanathaji and his descendants.
Shri Vallabha’s school has refined and developed the aesthetic sense of vaishnavism.

VALLABH PUSTI SAMAJ OF CAROLINA