vāñchā-kalpa-tarubhyaś ca
kṛpā-sindhubhya eva ca
patitānāṁ pāvanebhyo
vaiṣṇavebhyo namo namaḥ
Sri Acyutalal Bhattaji
Sri Acyutalal Bhattaji is widely acknowledged as one of the most esteemed and erudite Vaisnavas in present-day Sri Vraja Mandala. He belongs to the lineage of Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Goswami, one of the prominent disciples of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in Braja. Sri Raghunatha Bhatta Goswami received teachings on Srimad Bhagavatam directly from Sri Gadadhar Pandit. Consequently, the Bhatta lineage has gained renown for their comprehensive and meticulous understanding of the Srimad Bhagavatam. They possess the distinctive ability to present its profound philosophical conclusions in an accessible and relishable manner without compromising on its rigor and complexity. For the past 500 years, Dr. Sri Achyutalal Bhattaji and his ancestors have been reciting Srimad Bhagavatam in the ancient temples of Vrindavan.
In his youth, Sri Bhatta-ji (as he is affectionately known) published his doctoral thesis on the works of Srila Rupa Goswami. Over the course of several decades, he has inspired generations of students through his teachings of Sanskrit and has nurtured numerous Vaisnavas in Vrindavan by delivering daily Hari-katha discourses filled with precise tattva-siddhanta (philosophical truths) and profound descriptions of Bhakti Rasa (the mellows of devotion). Despite his advanced age, Sri Bhattaji, a lifelong scholar and Sanskrit professor, enthusiastically continues to translate and publish the Sanskrit commentaries of Srimad Bhagavatam by Sri Sridhar Swami, Sri Jiva Goswami, and Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura into Hindi. Sri Bhattaji enjoys a close and intimate friendship with numerous saints and Vaisnavas and is revered and loved as a siksha-guru (instructing spiritual master) by devotees in Vraja, particularly within the Gaudiya Vaisnava community.
Sri Pundrik Goswami
Sri Pundrik Goswami is a devoted servant and ardent lover of Sri Radharaman Lal, the beloved Deity of Vrindavan. From his early childhood, he has dedicated his life to studying and speaking from Srimad Bhagavatam and other sacred scriptures, captivating vast audiences with his talks. As a Brajabasi, a resident of the holy land of Braja, he touches the hearts of all with his sweet demeanor, sharp wit, and deep affection for his worshipable Sri Radharaman.
Coming from a lineage of highly learned acaryas, Sri Pundrik Goswami is a prominent spiritual teacher. His father, Sribhuti Krishna Goswami, and grandfather, Sri Atul Krishna Goswami Ji Maharaja, hail from the Madhva-Gaudiya School of the Gopal Bhatta Goswami tradition. It was Gopal Bhatta Goswami who established the ancient Sri Radha-Raman temple in Vrindavan. Sri Gopal Bhatta Goswami is counted among the six prominent disciples of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in Braja.
Sri Pundrik Goswami's teachings on various Vaishnava texts, such as the Bhagavad-Gita, Ramayana, and Sri Caitanya Caritamrita, are deeply nourishing. In the tradition of his spiritual ancestors, he skillfully captures everyone's hearts through his eloquent and poetic descriptions of Krishna's pastimes, as described in Srimad Bhagavatam. His words flow like ambrosial nectar, leaving a lasting impact.
Sri Prem Prayojan Prabhu
For over three decades, Sri Prem Prayojan Prabhu has traveled extensively across the world, sharing the wisdom of Vedic culture with sincere spiritual seekers. Following in the footsteps of his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, he expertly presents the tattvas (philosophical truths) of the Bhakti tradition. His captivating and fascinating descriptions of Bhakti rasa (the sublime experiences of divine love) leave a lasting impression. With a joyful nature and remarkable oratory skills, he is a gifted speaker. Those who listen to his Hari-katha (spiritual discourses) become inspired to appreciate the eternal spiritual realm of Sri Goloka Dhama.
In service to his spiritual teachers, he has translated and published several significant Sanskrit texts and commentaries in English, which have subsequently been translated into other languages. Currently, he dedicates six months of the year to teaching and leading educational tours to sacred places such as Sri Vrindavan Dham, Sri Navadvip Dham, and Sri Ksetra Dham in India.
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