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Gaudiya Math in Austria Keykey Elements of Cost for the Future, Based on the fi Nancial Support Received Sriman Mahaprabhu and His Mission Who established the Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mission? audiya Vaishnavism is a spiritual move- e Modern Era he founder acharya of Sri After taking sannyas in 1940, He has started the Sri ment founded by Sri Krishna Chaitanya As time passed, the theology and practice of this Krishna Chaitanya Mission Krishna Chaitanya Mission in India. While preaching the Sri Sri Radha Govinda Gaudiya Math GMahaprabhu in India in the 15th century. pure devotional line were buried in ignorance and T is Om Vishnupada Srila message of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu he established 26 ‘Gaudiya’ refers to the Gaudiya region (present misconceptions. At this precarious time, in 1838 B.V. Puri Gosvami. He appeared in Gaudiya Maths in India, Italy, Spain, Mexico and Austria, day West Bengal/Bangladesh) with Vaishnavism Srila Bhaktivinoda akur was born in Birnagar in 1913 in a small village in Berham- additionally initiating thousands of disciples in the chant- NEW TEMPLE PROJECT meaning ‘ e worship of Vishnu (Krishna)’. Its the district of Nadia in West Bengal. After coming pur district, Orissa, India. After ing of the Holy Name. philosophical basis are Bhagavad Gita, Srimad in contact with the life and teachings of Sri Chait- completing his study of Ayurveda Bhagavatam as well as other puranic scriptures anya Mahaprabhu he focused all his activities on he opened a hospital and simul- Present Acharya in Austria and the Upanishads. Sri Krishna Chaitanya Ma- Sri Krishna Chaitanya the study and distribution of Mahaprabhu’s mes- taneously led Gandhi’s freedom Before he left this world he Mahaprabhu haprabhu (1486–1534) is the Yuga Avatar of Su- sage. He was the fi rst to send Gaudiya Vaishnava movement in Berhampur district. gave his dear sannyasi disciple Sr- preme Lord in Kali Yuga, i.e. He is the incarnation literature to intellectual circles in the West. In After coming in contact with his ipad B.S. Muni Maharaj the order of Godhead appearing in this age of hypocrisy. His response to the prayers of Bhakti vinoda akur, spiritual master Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati akur, he to initiate interested persons into appearance is prophesied in innumerable revealed that someone has to preserve the pure devotional got the understanding that real freedom means freedom the chanting of the Holy Name scriptures, as e.g. in Vishnu-sahasra- nama-stotram precepts and practices, the Lord sent Srila Bhak- from material bondage or illusion. So gave up his worldly and to establish a temple for Sri of Mahabharata, where the form and activities of tisiddhanta Sarasvati akur as his son. As a mere obligations and fully surrendered to his Guru. Due to his Sri Radha Govinda in Austria. e Mahaprabhu are described: youth, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati akur vowed vast learning and deep realization of the spiritual science of temple should serve as the Central Srila Bhaktivinoda to stay unmarried and renounced his entire life, Srimad Bhagavatam he received the title ‘Bhagavat Achar- European headquarters of the Sri सवणु वण셍 हमाोे वरानादी । a k u r and preached fearlessly the divine message of Ma- ya’. Indeed, he memorised all 18,000 texts of the Srimad Krishna Chaitanya mission and be सासकृ मः शाो िनाशािपरायणः ॥ haprabhu. He was the fi rst acharya who would not Bhagavatam, and was able to answer any question on it. a place for the cultivation of spiritual life, according to the “He appears with a golden complexion. His hesitate to engage all modern technical inventions ancient Vedic tradition. limbs are the colour of molten gold, His body is in the service of the Lord. After the disappearance of extremely beautiful and decorated with sandal- his father and his spiritual master Srila Gaurkishora wood pulp. He accepts sannyasa and is always Dasa Babaji on March 7th, 1918 he took sannyasa, Whom to contact? equipoised. He is fi rmly fi xed in His mission of the renounced order of life. On the same occasion For more information please contact the group of devotees propagating Bhakti Yoga and the highest abode of he founded the Gaudiya Math with its fi rst centre in Srila Bhaktisiddhanta coordinating donations at [email protected] peace and devotion.” Sarasvati akur Sridham Mayapur, Mahaprabhu’s birthplace. or contact the temple team at [email protected] MahaprabhuMahaprabhu and the Four Vaishnava SampradayasSampradayas Visit the temple website at www.radha-govinda.org Brahma Sampradaya Kumara Sampradaya Sri Sampradaya Rudra Sampradaya For more information about new temple construction, dona- tions collected, and the listing of donors, please visit http://radhagovindawien.wordpress.com Madhva Nimbarka Ramanuja Vishnuswami Sri Sri Radha Govinda Gaudiya Math Present Temple Address: New Temple Address: Complete defeat of atheistic Love of God unpolluted by Exclusive dependence on e necessity to take shelter of theories and service to the de- fruitive activities and specula- Supreme Lord and the path of Radha, the Lord’s eternal con- Wienerbergstraße 29a/Top3 Mühlenweg 1–6 ity form of the Lord, accepting tive knowledge. spontaneous devotion. sort and the fountainhead of all 2514 Traiskirchen, Austria the deity as an eternal spiritual energies and high esteem for the 1120 Wien, Austria being. love of Krishna as shown by the ough the new temple site is located on the outskirts inhabitants of Sri Vraja, espe- Subway: U6 Philadelphiabrücke Construction of a Vedic Temple cially the gopis of Vrindavan. of Vienna, it will be well connected for those commuting Bus: 7A, 15A, 63A Stop Eibesbrunnergasse with public transport. e authorities have already agreed with Ashram Facilities in to build a stop on the Badnerbahn, almost in front of the Tel/Fax: +43 1 812 05 74 Sri Krishna Chaitanya Achintya Bheda Abheda Tattva temple. ( is local tramway runs from Vienna Opera to T, A e combination of all the philosophies of the four [email protected] Baden.) Mahaprabhu Vaishnava sampradayas How Much Does the Temple Construction Cost? What Does the New Templ e O ff e r ? e ground fl oor includes the altar, kirtan hall, kitchen, Total Cost € 1,200,000 entrance room, temple shop, store rooms, heating sys- Devotees’ construction seva € – 400,000 tem and lavatory. Reduced Cost € = 800,000 On the fi rst fl oor there will be an ashram for devotees, offi ce, library and a conference room. Donations collected € – 200,000 Funds required € = 600,000 e grounds surrounding the temple will off er the op- portunity for relaxation and meditation, as well as space in which children can play. An ashram for matajis and a guest house are planned Gaudiya Math in Austria KeyKey Elements of Cost for the future, based on the fi nancial support received. Shell ground fl oor € 180,000 Windows ground fl oor € 18,000 However, at this time the primary focus is on the con- he Sri Sri Radha Govinda Math’s lineage is based to fi nd a larger facility. In 2001 a new location was rented Shell fi rst fl oor € 120,000 Windows fi rst fl oor € 13,000 struction of the temple‘s ground fl oor, and the fi rst fl oor on the ancient teachings of Bhagavad Gita, Srimad and converted to a Vaisnava temple and ashram. Many Marble altar € 6,000 Tiles for ashram € 12,000 ashram. T Bhagavatam, Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita, the Upan- devotees participated in the annual festivals and some Marble kirtan hall € 20,000 Water installation € 45,000 ishads, Puranas, Vedanta-Sutras and the large reservoir of even decided to stay in the ashram. More and more dev- Altar door € 2,000 Heating system € 50,000 scriptures by the saints, sages and gosvamis from Vrinda- otees of the local Hindu society started to visit the math Kitchen € 30,000 Roof construction € 120,000 van. Followers of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu are mainly regularly. Main entrance door € 4,000 Fencing of the plot € 6,000 focused on the achievement of pure bhakti for Sri Radha WhyWhy Should We Contribute? and Sri Krishna in the Vaishnava tradition of the Gaudiyas. Constructing a New Temple very spiritual path has an avenue of participation, an opportunity to give back to the universe for a better 2 Establishing the the Sri Sri Radha Govinda Math in Austria Gurumaharaj Srila B.V. Puri Goswami was pleased by Construction cost for 1 m is estimated at € 800 future (through tithing, dasvandh and so on). While this is traditionally one-tenth of one’s income, many adds a further chapter to the spreading of the treasure of the sincerity of the math in Vienna. After he visited the E people give whatever they could. It is a spiritual practice through which one builds trust in the ability of the India to the western countries. temple several times he expressed his desire to establish a universe to respond to the energy that one take. Inspired by his divine master, Sripad B.S. Muni Maharaj bigger centre under the guidance of Sripad Muni Maharaj, Request for Contributions and Donations Our scriptures not only tell us what we must do, but they also tell us what we will reap from our actions. e act current acharya of Gaudiya Math Austria returned from which should serve as the European headquarters for the of giving to such a noble cause is not something that depletes our resources, in fact it causes them to increase. India in 1998 and desired to establish a centre in Vienna. Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mission. Since 2004 Muni Maharaj ll devotees are sincerely requested to contribute ments that suit you. We also encourage donors to spon- Soon after, a regular temple program was established in and many other devotees have envisioned a new temple towards the great cause of constructing the sor the construction of a complete unit, as indicated on Excerpts from from Srimad Bhagavad Gita a small rented store, and the „Verein für Hindu Gaudiya construction project with bigger premises for fulfi lling the Radha Govinda Mandir in Austria.
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