"It was a wonderful experience interacting with you and appreciate the way you have planned and executed the whole publication process within the agreed timelines.”
Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
‘The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal’ takes its readers for an ecstatic ride across the lengths and breadths of Spiritual Bengal.The objective of this book is to apprise the general populace of the great spiritual heritage of Bengal that has largely been forgotten over time. Great stalwarts have graced these lands and led their exemplary lives demonstrating the path of perfection.This book makes a genuine attempt to rediscover these holy pastime places and relive once more the awe inspiring sweet pastimes of these great Vaishnavas. The various chapters introduce these great vaishnavas to the readers, relates their wonderful pastimes and also provides an easy ‘How to Reach’ to their respective pastime places(dhams). Key Highlights from the Book – 1. Hooghly archives (Sri Uddharana Datta Thakura Sripat, Jagannatha temple of Mahesh, Raghunatha Das Goswami sripat, Abhiram Gopala Thakura sripat – Khanakul Krishnanagar, etc) 2. Birbhum archives (Ekachakra – Nityananda Prabhu’s birthplace, Jayadeva Goswami birthplace in Kenduli, etc) 3. 24 paraganas – North and South (Shyamasundara temple of Khardaha, Gadadhara Das sripat, Baranagar patbari, Ananta acharya sripat baruipura, etc) 4. Kolkata archives (A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s birthplace and pastime places, Baghbazar gaudiya Math, Ha Gauranga temple Hatibagan, etc) 5. Basic overview of Gaudiya vaishnava philosophy
Diptiman Gaurahari das, Diptimayi Vishnupriya devi dasi
My wife and I humbly consider ourselves as devoted servants of our spiritual master, HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj, who is a senior disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder acharya of ISKCON. Inspired by our Gurudeva, we have undertaken the significant mission of conducting comprehensive research on the sacred sites associated with Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and His beloved associates in and around Bengal. Our purpose is to tirelessly share the boundless glories of Gauda Mandala bhumi.
It is solely due to Gurudeva's boundless mercy and blessings that we have been able to physically visit these holy places and truly grasp their timeless magnificence. The books we have authored are a heartfelt expression of our realizations and a means to impart our experiences to all of you. The pastimes of Lord Chaitanya are profoundly profound and immensely joyous, akin to a treasure trove that can only be fully relished by those wholeheartedly dedicated to Him. Those who delve deep into these ambrosial pastimes attain the elusive perfection of life.
We beseech Lord Gaurahari and Nityananda Prabhu to kindly grant us the privilege of delving into and meditating upon their eternal pastimes. For more information, please visit our website at www.thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com.
