1 At Ramachandra Ghera, Kund, UP 281504 2 5 6 of the Nityānanda & Gaurāṅga Purport by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura (Amṛta- enter the eternal pastimes in two spiritual prohibition for japa does not apply to the 4- With the Hare Mahāmantra pravāha-bhāṣya): “gaura-gopāla gauravādi forms, one in Gaurapitha and the other in syllable (Gaura Gopala) Mantra which By H.H. Bhaktiratna Sadhu +919045050450 gaṇa ‘gaurāṅga’ nāme chatura-akshara, gaura- Krishnapitha, where they worship the Lord by is the authorized Japa Mantra from Shri nitaigaurdharma.com [email protected] mantra ke uddeśya karena; kevala kṛṣṇavādi gaṇa simultaneously chanting Gauranga’s Chaitanya-charitamrita chanted on a tulasi mala 1.The Gaurāṅga Mantra is Chanted in Japa by ei, gaura-gopāla-mantra śabde rādha-kṛṣṇera, Name and Naam respectively. by many of our Acharyas. In fact Shrila Swami Śrīla Shivānanda Sena in Shri Chaitanya- chatura-akṣara-mantrake uddeśya karena.” Prabhupada himself recommends Gauranga charitāmṛta and the Japa Process is Explained by Lord Gaura states in Cb 3.4.126, Mantra Japa in C.c. 3.2.31 by stating that Śrīla Bhaktivinoda and Śrīla Prabhupāda: “All the devotees of Lord Gaura accept the 4- “sarvatra prachara haibe mora nam” anyone who chants the Gauranga Mantra is on “āpane bolāna more, ihā yadi jāni, syllables in the name of ‘ Gaurāṅga ’, the Gaura “My Holy Name of Gauranga will the same level as a Mahamantra āmāra iṣṭa-mantra jāni’ kahena āpani” Mantra, as the Gaura-gopāla mantra. The exclusive be preached in every city and village chanter. Of course, we fully respect and “‘gaura-gopāla mantra’ tomāra chāri akṣara, devotees of Lord Kṛṣṇa accept ‘Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa’ as the on this earth”. How can it spread in this way unless accept those who don’t chant Gaurāṅga aviśvāsa chāḍa, yei kariyācha antara” Gaura-gopāla mantra.” people chant it in japa daily? Singing it in Mantra Japa since they still chant (Śrī Chaitanya-charitāmṛta 3.2.24,31) occasionally in kirtana is not the same as chanting the Pancha Tattva Mantra and Purport by Śrīla A. C. B. Swāmī Prabhupāda: it in japa as a daily vow. The predicted Gauranga’s Name during kirtana (24) Śrīla Shivānanda Sena (Virāduti “Shrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura explains the Gaura- of 10000 years will reach it’s peak both by the japa and in Gaudiya . gopī) thought, “If Śrīla Nakula gopāla mantra in his Amṛta-pravāha-bhāṣya. and kirtana of Gauranga’s Name since it qualifies the Brahmachārī himself calls me Worshipers of Śrī Gaurasundara accept the four Kaliyuga souls to offenselessly chant the Hare On one hand Shrila Swami personally and reveals to me my own syllables gau-ra-aṅ-ga as the Gaura mantra, but Krishna Mahamantra with pure love. Prabhupada states that the Pancha worshipable iṣṭa-japa mantra, then I shall pure worshipers of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa accept the four Tattva Mantra should not be chanted in japa and believe that Lord Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu has syllables rā-dhā kṛṣ-ṇa as the Gaura-gopāla mantra. 2.The Gauranga Mantra & the Pancha Tattva Mantra not more than 3 times in kirtana, and on the actually manifested in his body.” (31) However, Vaiṣṇavas consider Śrī Caitanya other hand, he states in Cc 1.8.31 at three Understanding his mind, Śrīla Nakula Mahāprabhu non-different from The Pancha Tattva Mantra is technicially not a Japa places: “In the beginning one should very Brahmachārī called him and said, “You are Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa (śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya Mantra since we don't have proof of any of our regularly chant Shri Gaurasundara’s holy name chanting J APA of the four-syllable Gaura-gopāla rādhā-kṛṣṇa nahe anya). Acharyas chanting it in japa. Thus Shrila Swami and then chant the holy name of Lord mantra (Gaurāṅga). Now please give up the Therefore one who chants the Prabhupada told a few times not to chant it in japa Nityananda..”, “..the chanting of Shri Chaitanya doubts that have resided within your heart about 3 mantra “gaurāṅga” and one who chants the names but only in kirtana and before japa. This is followed Mahaprabhu’s Name is more essential than the Lord’s direct presence (āvesh) in me.” of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa are on the same level .” even by Gauranga Mantra chanters. However this the chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra”

3 4 7 8 Turn Page Purport by Bhaktiratna Sādhu Swāmī: kīrtana is done not as a replacement to but in and “A neophyte student who is not sufficiently 3. Q. Why did the Acharyas like Shrila addition to Hare Kṛṣṇa mahāmantra. No follower of educated or enlightened should not indulge in the Bhaktivinoda, Shrila Bhaktivedanta Swami “The words “iṣṭa-mantra tomāra” mean “ your Śrīla Prabhupāda should stop or discourage others worship of Shri Radha and Krishna or the chanting Prabhupada etc. recommend Gauranga Mantra japa mantra ”. Śrīla Shivānanda Sena was thus from additionally chanting japa of the Gaurāṅga of the Hare Krishna mantra. Even if he does so, he Japa openly in their universal books (Cc 3.2.31 chanting the Gaurāṅga mantra softly or silently mantra because he himself says that it is on the cannot get the desired result. One should therefore etc.) but not practically implement this Japa? on a japa mālā. If he was singing it only in same level as the mahāmantra. chant the Names of Nitaai Gaura and worship kīrtana and not on a japa mālā, many would Them without false prestige”. A. The Japa of a confidential Mantra like have known it already and thus it would not be If one says that Kṛṣṇa’s Name can be chanted on a Gauranga is practically introduced in this world needed to ask Śrīla Nakula about his secret tulasī mālā but not Gaurāṅga’s Name, then one is Some say that he is talking only about chanting the only at the right time and circumstances on the mantra. By definition, an iṣṭa-mantra is received differenciating between the two Names and Pancha Tattva Mantra in the above quotes since he order of Lord Nityananda Himself. So by initiation and chanted in japa. Hence the japa Lords. He or she is thus a victim of Kaliyuga as per ends the purport with it. But as we also know that the Acharyas may write about it but leave it to chanting of the Gaurāṅga mantra on a tulasī Jaiva . We offer tulasī leaves to both Lord he has expressly forbidden to chant the Pancha be implemented by their humble followers in the mālā and it’s initiation are authorized processes Krishna and Lord Gauranga. So why can’t we chant Tattva Mantra very regularly in japa or kirtana so future due to their own independent which should be accepted by all Gauravādis japa of either of Their Names on a tulasī mālā? how can these quotes apply to the Pancha desire fully knowing Lord Nitaai’s or Gauḍīyās (irrespective of whether Tulasī is also Gaurāṅga’s dasī. Tattva Mantra? How can chanting it just a few desire . they want to practice it themselves times a day be called “very regularly” when “very or not) because they were practiced Partial incarnations of Lord Gaurāṅga regularly” for Mahamantra means at This did not stop the Acharyas from by Śrīla Shivānanda Sena (Virāduti like Lord Rāma, Lord Nṛsingha etc. least 16 rounds daily. Our humble openly recommending the japa gopī) and many other Āchāryas. have Their own japa mantras so why understanding is that he is talking of the Gauranga Mantra in their can’t the original Lord Gaurāṅga have about the bona-fide Japa Mantras books because they knew that when the time is When Shrīla Swāmī Prabhupāda His own japa mantra ? As per Jaiva Nityananda & Gauranga here. This is right i.e. when Lord Nitaai wants, some of their uses the words “ accept ”, “ chants ” and “ on the Dharma, just like Kevala Kṛṣṇavādis also confirmed by referring to the own future followers will practically implement same level ” for the Gauranga Mantra, he is who chant only Kṛṣṇa’s Name in japa, there are original commentaries of Srila Gauranga Mantra Japa in their daily chanting authorizing it’s chanting in both japa & kīrtana souls with eternal form only in Gaurāṅga’s Bhaktisiddhanta & Srila Bhaktivinoda simply on the basis of following these universal (not just in kīrtana). This is confirmed by his pastimes in the Navadvipa part of . This to the same Cc verse 1.8.31, which specifically instructions left behind in their books . This does direct approval to chant japa of Gaurāṅga to the means that they primarily chant Gaurāṅga’s Name glorify the chanting of the two Names of Nityananda not make these followers higher than the Iran student on March 14, 1975. It’s japa & in japa. Also Jaiva Dharma states that our Gaudiya & Gauranga but don’t mention the PT Mantra. Acharyas since it is their vani which inspires all. At the right time on the order of Lord Nitaai, 9 or minimize the japa of the Hare Krishn1a 0 worshiping Lord Gauranga since He wanted to13 displeasure at this but He was internally ver1y 4 though not physically present, it is the Acharyas Mahamantra with any other Mantra. At the same remain secret and hidden as long as He was pleased when Shrila Shrivasa established in front themselves who empower their followers time, no one can be stopped from implementing the present. Those whose intelligence is not duplicitous of Him in Gambhira that even He cannot stop with the sincere desire to implement their bona-fide and universal instructions of the Acharyas can see these mantras in shastra & chant them.” the chanting of Hi Name from spreading all over hitherto unimplemented instructions like like Gauranga Mantra Japa since every soul has an the universe. Lord Nitaai & Lord Advaita are the Gauranga Mantra Japa & then inspire them that equal right to follow the Lord's direct order ( kaha Another reason for this is given in Navadvipa Original Preachers of the Gauranga Mantra & the time is now right to practically implement it. gauranga, laha gaurangera naam re ) which is Shataka 17: chaitanya-caranambhoje, yasyasti pritir Shivananda Sena is the Gauranga Mantrācharya. to chant the offenseless Holy Name of Gauranga in acyuta, vrindata vishayos tasya, bhaktisyac chata- An example is the 18-syllable Gopala Mantra japa & kirtana along with the Hare Krishna janmani. “Only those who had devotion to the 7.Who else has chanted Gauranga mantra japa? given by initiation to and chanted as japa by Mahamantra. Controllers of Vrindavana Shri Shri Gopakumara in Brihad Bhagavatamrita to attain (and chanted Their Names) for the past 100 lives , A. Lord Nitaai says in Navadvipa Dham Goloka. It was not widely implemented by Shrila The scriptures also say that there are develop staunch attachment to the lotus feet of Mahatmya 9.10: kichi nahi khaya, nidra nahi Bhaktivinoda or Shrila Gaura Kishore even different transcendental moods even Lord Gauranga and in the chanting of His Name.” jaya, gaura naam kare japa . “The Seven though they fully knew about it's glories. But among our Gaudiya Acharyas like Sages did not eat & sleep & constantly chanted later Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Prabhupada gave it being more partial to Krishna or being 6. Is Lord Gauranga displeased by chanting His Japa of Gauranga’s Name in Madhyadvipa.” to his disciples in initiation as a japa mantra more partial to Gauranga. Both are Name along with the Hare Krishna Mahamantra? imparted them the Gauranga Mantra. to help in the chanting of the Mahamantra since equally divine. For example, Shrila said after receiving Gauranga Mantra it was the right time to practically implement it Narahari Sarkara was Gauravadi and thus was more A. Why would Shrila Shivananda, Lord Nitaai, Lord Diksha from in NDM 6.47: eita je shunechi as it was the wish of Adiguru Lord Nitaai Himself. attached to chanting and preaching Gauranga’s Advaita, Shuka, the Seven Sages, Sarvabhauma, mantra-tantra tatkal, se sab janinu matra jivera Name: “ gaura boliya jauka jivane , kichu na Parvati, Surabhi Cow, Indra, Markandeya, , janjala. “After hearing the Gauranga Mantra, I The Gauranga Mantra is not a cahibo ara”, “Let me die while chanting Gauranga’s Suvarna Sena, Ramanujacharya, Bhishmadeva, the feel that the mantras and tantras I have heard newly invented japa mantra nor a Name. I have no other desire.” So all Acharyas may list goes on and on and also Shrimati Radharani so far are all only entanglements for the soul.” speculated one with rasabhas like not implement it since they have different moods. Herself with etc. in Chaitanya Mangala nitaai gaura radhe shyam... It is Sutrakhanda 527: “hema gaura kalevara, mantra Devakinandan das said that Lord Nitaai sang already chanted as Japa in the Navadvip Dham Mahatmya NDM 2.49: “ atishaya chari akshara ”, chant the 4-syllable Gauranga after bhaja gauranga: “gauranga bhajile, scriptures. No one can invent new gopane rakhinu jei naam ..”, “Even the Lord Mantra to worship Him, if He is displeased by it? gauranga japile , hoy dukhera avasan re.” One- Mantras nor can anyone ever give up , replace Himself kept His own Holy Name of Gauranga very Sometimes Lord Gauranga externally tried to feign time personal assistant of Shrila Swami

11 12 15 16 hidden and secret..” Hence it is no surprise if manavanam. “All the 10 offenses to Hari Naam are Prabhupada, Shrutakirti das said in UK that he Madhavendra : “If a devotee simply hears some of the Acharyas also did the same waiting destroyed by taking full shelter of Gauranga’s heard SP chant Gauranga, Gauranga, Gauranga. the Name ‘Nityananda’, he or she will most for the Lord’s desire & the appropriate time for Name.” Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta writes in his many times during his japa of the Mahamantra. certainly attain Lord Krishna.” “Anyone who once it’s japa to be practically implemented. Anubhashya to Cc 1.8.31: krishna naam aparadhera chants the word ‘Nityananda’ becomes purified vichara karena, gaura-nityanandera naame 8. Is Nityānanda Mantra Japa in the Scriptures? and My pure devotee.” (Ch. Mangala, Madhya) 4.One worships Krishna by Gauranga mantra aparadhera vichara nai...aparadhi thaka-kaleu “The purity of the whole world will awaken by japa and worships Gauranga by Hare Krishna gaura-nityanandera nama grahanakari nama karite The Name ‘Nityānanda’ is the 5-syllable Nitaai chanting Nityananda’s Name and all will become mantra japa. So one can remember Gauranga karite aparadha mocanante nama-phala labha Balarama Japa Mantra (ni-tya-ā-na-nda) as self-realized & great devotees .” (Cb 2.3.134 p) while chanting Hare Krishna. Why is there need karena. “Krishna’s Name considers offenses explained in Cc 1.8.23: ‘nityananda’ balite haya NDM 1.51 : kalijiver aparadha asankhya durvara, to chant Japa of Gauranga’s Name separately? whereas Nityananda & Gauranga’s Names don’t. So krsna-premodaya , aulaya sakala anga, ashru gaura naam vina tara nahika uddhara . as long as one is offensive, these two most ganga vaya. “Simply by chanting the Name “The offenses of Kaliyuga souls are unlimited & A. For siddhas both Names are the beneficial Names should be chanted very ‘Nityananda’, anyone will awaken one’s pure love for unsurmountable. Hence they can never ever be same. But for sadhakas, there are regularly (obviously this means both in japa and Krishna & incessant tears will flow from the eyes.” delivered without chanting Gauranga’s Name.” 10 offenses in the Hare Krishna kirtana). Then offenses will cease and one will get NDM 1.48 : nitaai chaitanya bali jei jiva dake, mantra japa whereas there are no the fruit of Naam which is pure love.” Cc 1.11.33: navadvipe purusottama pandita suvimala krishnaprem anveshaye take. “The such considerations in the japa of mahasaya, nityananda-name yanra mahonmada purest love of Krishna comes searching after the Nityananda and Gauranga 5.Why is the Japa Mantra for Gauranga haya. “Shrila Purusottama Pandita, a resident of one who calls Them by Nityananda & Gauranga.” mantras as per Cc 1.8.31: caitanya not even known to many Gaudiyas? Navadvipa, was Stoka-Krishna. He would become nityanande nahi esaba vichara , naam laite almost mad by chanting the Name of ‘Nityananda’.” Recommended Daily Rounds of Nityananda- Gauranga-Hare Krishna prema dena vahe ashrudhar. “The 10 offenses A. Babaji in Jaiva Dharma Chp 14: je Naam Nityananda are not considered by Nityananda and tantra prakasya-avataraganera mantra Cc 1.11.34: balarama dasa krsna prema-rasasvadi, Gauranga Diksha Gauranga. One will instantly get pure love prakasarupe varnana kariyachena, sei tantrei nityananda-name haya parama unmadi. “Balarama 16-16-4 simply by chanting Their Names and tears of channavatarera mantra channarupe likhiya dasa alway tasted Krishna’s nectarean love fully. He Hari Naam Diksha 16-16-16 pure love will continuously flow from the eyes.” rakhiyachena. yanhadera buddhi kutila naya, tahara would chant ‘Nityananda’ and become greatly bujhiya laite parena. “The scriptures that openly ecstatic and totally intoxicated with love.” Gayatri Diksha 64-64-16 Shrila Bhaktivinoda writes: namaparadham give mantras for worshipping the openly manifested Cb 1.9.385: ‘nityananda’ hena bhakta sunile sakalam vinashya , chaitanya namashrita incarnations, secretly reveal the mantras for shravane, avashya paibe krishnacandra sei jane. Laksheshvara 64-64-64 ā Gaurāṅga (3) Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare, Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare (Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Prabhu ā Śrī Advaita Gadādhara Śrīvāsādi Gaura Bhakta Vṛnda) (1) Nity (2) Nity nanda