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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
Me and my wife consider ourselves insignificant servants of our spiritual master HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj, one of the most prominent disciples of A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (the founder acharya of Iskcon). Our Gurudeva has instructed and inspired us to perform this service of conducting detailed research on the various pastime places of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and His beloved associates in and around Bengal and promote the glories of Gauda Mandala bhumi infinitely. It is due to Gurudeva's causeless mercy and blessings that we could actually visit these sacred pastime places and realize their eternal glories. The books we have authored are a reflection of our realizations and a medium to share our experience with all of you. The pastimes of Lord Chaitanya are very deep and exceedingly ecstatic. It is a treasure house that can only be relished by one completely devoted unto Him. One who delves deep into these nectarian pastimes achieves the elusive perfection of his life. We pray to Lord Gaurahari and Nityananda Prabhu that they mercifully allow us to enter and contemplate upon their eternal pastimes. Apart from being an author, i am a software engineer and i work for a reputed multinational company. My wife ,Diptimayi Vishnupriya devi dasi, serves as a dutiful housewife. website - www.thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com
