Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha (24 April 1924 - 21 April 2017) was a disciple of Bhakti Dayita Madhava and an acharya and initiating spiritual master (Sri Guru) in the Gaudiya Math following the philosophy of the Bhakti marg, specifically of Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Gaudiya Vaishnava theology. He was the President Acharya of Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math, headquartered at Kolkata, West Bengal, India and having more than 22 branches in India.[1] He was president of the World Vaisnava Association and founder of GOKUL (Global organization for Krishna Chaitanya's Universal Love).[2]
He wrote extensively in Bengali, Hindi, and English. His most read and referenced book is Sri Caitanya and His Associates, which details the lives of an entire lineage of Gaudiya Vaishnava spiritual leaders, from the 10th century to the present day.
Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha died on April 21, 2017, at the Sree Caitanya Gaudiya Math Temple, Kolkata.[3] His samadhi was installed on April 22 in the holy city of Mayapur at Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya math, Mayapur.
He was born on 13 April 1924, on the day of Ram Navami, in Goalpara, Assam, India.[4] He is a disciple of Bhakti Dayita Madhava, who founded Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math in 1953. He was appointed as the president for Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math in 1979. He also serves as the president of the World Vaishnava Association (WVA).[5]
Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Maharaj left the world on the night of April 20, 2017 at his temple in the city of Calcutta in the Indian state of West Bengal. On April 22 a large procession was carried out from Calcutta to the city of Mayapur in the same state. In the temple of Sri Chaitanya Gaudiya Math the Vedic rituals pertinent to the Rupanuga branch were finally carried out and their body was covered with lime and a temple known as "samadhi" will be built there.
Publications
One of the major contributions of Srila Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Maharaj are the books authored by him. His books are based on Vedic scriptures and are clear reflections of the teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Below is the list of his books:
Affectionately Yours-Divine Letters This book is an extensive collection of letters (1981-2012) written by Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha to his disciples as a response to their spiritual inquiries.
Sages, Saints and Kings of Ancient India This book is a compilation of pastimes of legendary personalities from Vedic Scriptures such as Bhagavata Purana, Mahabharata and Ramayana.
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References
Chopra, Swati (2003), "The Way of Love", Life Positive, vol. 11
Broo, Måns (2003), As good as God: the guru in Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism(PDF), Åbo Akademi University Press, ISBN951-765-132-5
Gupta, Dr. Ravi M (2014), Chaitanya Vaisnava Philosophy: Tradition, Reason and Devotion, Ashgate Publishing, Ltd, ISBN9780754661771
Melton, J. Gordon (2014), Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, 2nd Edition [6 volumes]: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ISBN9781598842043
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Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha 24 April 1924 21 April 2017 was a disciple of Bhakti Dayita Madhava and an acharya and initiating spiritual master Sri Guru in the Gaudiya Math following the philosophy of the Bhakti marg specifically of Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Gaudiya Vaishnava theology He was the President Acharya of Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math headquartered at Kolkata West Bengal India and having more than 22 branches in India 1 He was president of the World Vaisnava Association and founder of GOKUL Global organization for Krishna Chaitanya s Universal Love 2 SrilaBhakti Ballabh TirthaGoswami MaharajSrila Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami MaharajPersonalBornKamakhya Charan Guharay Birth Name 1924 04 24 24 April 1924Goalpara Assam IndiaDied21 April 2017 aged 92 Calcuta West Bengal IndiaReligionHinduismNationalityIndianNotable work s See Publications sectionEducationM A Philosophy Calcutta University 1946 Religious careerTeacherBhakti Dayita MadhavaPredecessorBhakti Dayita MadhavaInitiationDiksa 1947 Sannyasa 1961PostPresident of Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math President of WVAWebsitehttp www sreecgmath org He wrote extensively in Bengali Hindi and English His most read and referenced book is Sri Caitanya and His Associates which details the lives of an entire lineage of Gaudiya Vaishnava spiritual leaders from the 10th century to the present day Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha died on April 21 2017 at the Sree Caitanya Gaudiya Math Temple Kolkata 3 His samadhi was installed on April 22 in the holy city of Mayapur at Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya math Mayapur Contents 1 Early life 2 Publications 3 Footnotes 4 References 5 External links 6 Further readingEarly life EditHe was born on 13 April 1924 on the day of Ram Navami in Goalpara Assam India 4 He is a disciple of Bhakti Dayita Madhava who founded Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math in 1953 He was appointed as the president for Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math in 1979 He also serves as the president of the World Vaishnava Association WVA 5 He travelled and spread the teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu around the world 6 He is among the most read masters in the speaking tree initiative of The Times of India 7 Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Maharaj left the world on the night of April 20 2017 at his temple in the city of Calcutta in the Indian state of West Bengal On April 22 a large procession was carried out from Calcutta to the city of Mayapur in the same state In the temple of Sri Chaitanya Gaudiya Math the Vedic rituals pertinent to the Rupanuga branch were finally carried out and their body was covered with lime and a temple known as samadhi will be built there Publications EditOne of the major contributions of Srila Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Maharaj are the books authored by him His books are based on Vedic scriptures and are clear reflections of the teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and of Gaudiya Vaishnavism Below is the list of his books Sri Chaitanya His Life and Associates ISBN 978 1886069282 Dasavatara ISBN 1932771824 This is a commentary on the Ten Manifestations of Sri Vishnu described in Gita Govinda composed by Jayadeva Goswami Sages of ancient India ISBN 1886069581 A Taste of Transcendence ISBN 1886069719 Sudha Bhakti ISBN 1886069360 Affectionately Yours Divine Letters This book is an extensive collection of letters 1981 2012 written by Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha to his disciples as a response to their spiritual inquiries Sages Saints and Kings of Ancient India This book is a compilation of pastimes of legendary personalities from Vedic Scriptures such as Bhagavata Purana Mahabharata and Ramayana Harikatha And Vaishnava Aparadha Nectar Of Harikatha Path of Pure Devotion 8 Footnotes Edit Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math Ananya Krishna Bhakti www sreecgmath org HH Srila Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj enters Nityalila mayapur Retrieved 23 February 2018 Blogger accounts google com Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math www sreecgmath org Archived from the original on 31 October 2009 VVRS WVA World Vaisnava Association wva vvrs org VNN Europe Russia Rasamrita vaishnava news network org Srila B B Tirtha Maharaj Master www speakingtree in Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math www sreecgmath org Archived from the original on 31 October 2009 References EditChopra Swati 2003 The Way of Love Life Positive vol 11 Broo Mans 2003 As good as God the guru in Gauḍiya Vaiṣṇavism PDF Abo Akademi University Press ISBN 951 765 132 5 Gupta Dr Ravi M 2014 Chaitanya Vaisnava Philosophy Tradition Reason and Devotion Ashgate Publishing Ltd ISBN 9780754661771 Melton J Gordon 2014 Religions of the World A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices 2nd Edition 6 volumes A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices ISBN 9781598842043 Absolute truth is eternal The Times of India p 2 6 March 2012External links Edithttp trove nla gov au result q creator 3A 22Bhakti Ballabha Ti CC 84rtha 22 http www nineislandspress org A Life Of Devotion http www spiritualbangalore com why we need to remember god by b b tirtha maharaj president all india sree chaitanya gaudiya math http www wva vvrs org pbook pkb16 htm http www gokul org uk http www bvml org SBBTM http vanisource org wiki 750902 Letter to Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha written from Vrndavana http oldchakra com 2002 03 24 tkg by bhakti ballabh tirtha sw print htm http vaishnava news network org world WD0204 WD24 7283 html http vinacc blogspot com co 2017 04 srila b b tirtha goswami maharaj htmlFurther reading Edithttps web archive org web 20160419031717 http www trilokanath com Gokul Articles ArticleBBTirthaGita htm http iskconnews org vaishnavism tarnished month of purushottama is celebrated as most holy 112 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha amp oldid 1083267219, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
