Swami Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja
Swami Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja | |
|---|---|
 Srila Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja | |
| Other names | Jagat-guru Swami |
| Personal | |
| Born | August 23rd, 1946 |
| Died | January 2nd, 2020 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | USA |
| Denomination | Vaishnavism |
| Sect | Gaudiya Vaishnavism |
| Notable work(s) | See Publications Section |
| Other names | Jagat-guru Swami |
| Senior posting | |
| Predecessor | A. C. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada, B. R. Sridhara Dev-Goswami, Srila Bhakti Pramoda Puri Goswami |
| Initiation | Diksa - 1970, Sannyasa - 1976 |
| Post | Gaudiya Vaishnava guru, acharya |
| Website | https://swaminarasingha.com |
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Swami Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja[1] (23 August 1946 - 2 January 2020) was a diksha-disciple of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and siksha-disciple of Srila Bhakti Rakshaka Shridhar Deva Goswami Maharaja, and Srila Bhakti Pramoda Puri Goswami. Narasingha Maharaja was a guru in the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Sampradaya, following the precepts of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
He opened ashrams in South India and Mexico and wrote over 200 articles in English, as well as 12 books, including a commentary on Bhagavad-gita[2].
Narasingha Maharaja left this world on January 2nd 2020 in South India, surrounded by his disciples, friends and followers.
Early life[edit]
He was born on August 23, 1946 in the United States. In his youth he practiced hatha-yoga and in 1967, he met his guru, Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and became his direct disciple in 1970 receiving the name Jagat-Guru Dasa Brahmacari.[3]
In 1972 he was requested by Srila Prabhupada to go to and open centers in Africa. After spending two years in East Africa, he helped establish preaching centers in South Africa and later went to North Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Emirates. During this period, Narasingha Maharaja went through many hardships and dangerous situations in order to fulfill the instructions of Srila Prabhupada and spread the message of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
In recognition of his dedication and service, Srila Prabhupada awarded him the renounced order of sannyasa in 1976 and requested him to stay in India. After Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance from this world, Maharaja stayed mostly in Vrndavana and continued to travel throughout India, visiting many holy places, and writing about his experiences for Back To Godhead magazine.[4]
Later life[edit]
In 1986, Narasingha Maharaja took siksha (spiritual instruction) from Srila Prabhupada’s beloved godbrother, Srila Bhakti Rakshaka Shridhar Deva Goswami Maharaja, and in the later 1990’s studied under another renowned disciple of Sarasvati Thakura, Srila Bhakti Pramoda Puri Goswami.
For over 50 years, Swami Narasingha traveled extensively throughout India, Mexico, USA and Europe, spreading the teachings of his gurus. On January 2nd, 2020, he left this world at the age of 73 surrounded by his dear disciples, friends and well-wishers.
Publications[edit]
Bhagavad-gita - Sri Krishna's Illuminations on the Perfection of Yoga[5]
Prakrta-rasa Aranya-chedini - Cutting the Jungle of Misconception[6]
The Authorised Sri Caitanya Saraswata Parampara[7]
Yoga Vichar - A Deliberation on the Yoga System[8]
Sri Gayatri Mantrartha Dipika - Illuminations on the Essential Meaning of Sri Gayatri[9]
Prabhupada Vijaya - A Collection of Articles Glorifying His Divine Grace[11]
References[edit]
- ↑ Narasingha, Swami. "Swami Narasingha's Official Facebook Page". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Bhagavad Gita - With Commentary by Srila B.G. Narasingha Maharaja". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Srila Prabhupada Disciple Database". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Back to Godhead Magazine". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Narasingha, Swami (2011). Bhagavad-gita Sri Krishna's Illuminations on the Perfection of Yoga. ISBN 978-9380541105. Search this book on
- ↑ Narasingha, Swami (2004). Prakrta-rasa Aranya Chedini (Cutting the Jungle of Misconception). ISBN 1932771131. Search this book on
- ↑ Narasingha, Swami (1998). The Authorised Sri Caitanya Saraswata Parampara. ASIN B001BSPDTI. Search this book on
- ↑ Narasingha, Swami (2017). Yoga Vichar - A Deliberation on the Yoga System. ASIN B08DJBJZWQ. Search this book on
- ↑ Narasingha, Swami (14 October 2008). Sri Gayatri Mantrartha Dipika - Illuminations on the Essential Meaning of Sri Gayatri. ISBN 978-1886069008. Search this book on
- ↑ Narasingha, Swami (2004). Evolution of Theism. ASIN B004HV94DC. Search this book on
- ↑ Narasingha, Swami (2016). Prabhupada Vijaya (A Collection of Articles Glorifying His Divine Grace). ISBN 978-8192660165. Search this book on
External links[edit]
- Bhakti Gaurava Vani - The Teachings of Swami B.G. Narasingha
- Bhaktivinoda Institute - Continuing to Spread the Message and Teachings of Bhaktivinoda Thakura
- Homepage of Sri Narasingha Chaitanya Ashrama
- Swami Narasingha's Official Facebook Page
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