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Premanand Govind Sharan

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Maharaj
Premanand Govind Sharan
Premanand Ji in 2023
Personal life
Born
Aniruddha Kumar Pandey

1972 (age 51–52)[1][2]
Sarsaul, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Religious life
ReligionHinduism
SectRadha Vallabha Sampradaya
Religious career
TeacherHit Gaurangi Sharan[3][4]
WebsiteSwami Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj

Premanand Govind Sharan (born Aniruddh Kumar Pandey, 1972),[5] known to his followers as Premanand, is an Indian Hindu guru.[6] He belongs to the Radhavallabh Sect.[7][8][9][10]

Early years

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Premanand was born in 1972 in the Akhri village, Sarsaul Block, near Kanpur[11][1] to Rama Devi and Shambhu Pandey. At the age of 13 he left his ancestral home and took sannyasa.[12]

Spiritual learnings and moved to Vrindavan

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After he initiated into celibacy and took on the ascetic vows of Sannyasa, he was given the name Anandswaroop Brahmachari, who thereafter accepted Sannyasa. On accepting the Mahavakya, he was named Swami Anandashram. He lived most of his early life as a spiritual seeker on the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi. While in Vrindavan meditating beneath a peepal tree in Banaras, a saint requested him repeatedly to watch Raas Leela the next day, which Premanand Maharaj accepted reluctantly as god's will.[2][13][14] He initiated into the Radhavallabhi Sampradaya by attaining the "Sharanagati Mantra" and met his current Sadgurudev Pujya Shri Hit Gaurangi Sharanji Maharaj or Bade Guruji. Bade Guruji gave him the "Nij Mantra," which is the initiation of "Sahachari Bhava" and "Nitya Vihar Rasa," which let him enter the Rasik Saints.[15][16]

Guru

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A Radhavallabhi Goswami ji initiated Maharaj into the Radhavallabhi sect through the "Sharanagati Mantra." A few days later, at Pujya Shri Goswami Ji's insistence, Maharaj Ji met his current Sadgurudev, Pujya Shri Hit Gaurangi Sharanji Maharaj, also called Bade Guruji, one of the most revered and well known Saints of Sahachari Bhava. Pujya Shri Hit Gaurangi Sharanji Maharaj gave him the "Niz Mantra," which is the initiation of "Sahachari Bhava" and "Nitya Vihar Rasa," i.e. Thus, Pujya Maharaj ji has entered the Rasik Saints.[17][2]

Trust

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Sri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram

The Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Trust Vrindavan is a non-profit organization founded in 2016.[18] The states aim of the trust is to work for the betterment and upliftment of society and its people. It offers logding, food, clothing, medical care, and other necessities to pilgrimages to Vrindavan Dham.[19][20]

Spiritual Teachings & Philosophy

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From early phase, he has stated to oppose the hierarchical life of the ashram. He discusses that spirituality is the essence of life, existence, and truth.[21] and emphasis that Guru has great importance in everyone's life.[4] Spiritual power maintains harmony in personal and social relationships. A negative character can be very dangerous; don't spoil your character.[22] Preserve the invaluable asset of celibacy (Brahmacharya), which greatly assists in leading a healthy, balanced, and spiritually oriented life.[23]

Controversy

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In June 2024, a video of Premanand Govind Sharan Maharaj went viral on social media. In his discourse, KathaVachak Pradeep Mishra of Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh stated that Radha Rani's birthplace is not Barsana. Radha hails from Rawal village, and her marriage took place in Chhata. Radha ji's father used to hold court in Barsana and she would only visit there once a year. Premanand Ji Maharaj questioned Pradeep Mishra for stating these irrelevant statements. He asserts that Pradeep Mishra lacks knowledge of 'Braj Upasana' and is clearly missing the essence of 'Radha Tattva'. He suggested Pradeep Mishra should seek for association of Rasik Saints and study Shrimad Bhagwat and other Shashtras, Puranas properly; only then will he be able to understand 'Radha Tattva'. The people of Braj have also expressed anger towards Pradeep Mishra and asked him to come to Barsana within seven days and apologize at Kishori Ji's temple. In their own words, they declared that Ladli Ji is our honor, pride, and everything. We live with her and will not tolerate anyone speaking ill about her (Shriji). Pradeep Mishra made a public apology for his statements and expressed his great respect and obeisances toward Premanand Maharaj. He promised to visit Barsana as soon as his katha schedule permitted to seek forgiveness from Radha Rani and the Brajvasi people.[24][25][26] On 29 June 2024, Pradeep Mishra visited the Sri Radha Rani temple in Barsana seeking apology. By this gesture, Pradeep Mishra has tried to calm down the controversy that has been going on for the past several days which has received the backlash from the entire Sant community.[27][28][29]

Bibliography

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  • Brahmcharya, 2019, Publisher: Generic, Language: Hindi,[30] ISBN 978-81-971056-2-3
  • Ekantik Vartalap, 2019, Publisher: Generic, Language: Hindi, ASIN: B083BF71PW[31]
  • Hit Sadguru Dev Ke Vachnamirt, 2020, Publisher: Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Trust Vrindavan, Pages:54, Language: Hindi, ISBN 978-81-971056-0-9
  • Ashtayam Seva Paddhati, 2020, Pages: 68, Publisher: Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Trust Vrindavan, Language: Hindi, ISBN 978-81-971056-8-5
  • SPIRITUAL AWAKENING (VOL 1), 2024, Pages: 162, Publisher: Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Trust, Language: English, ISBN 978-81-971056-5-4

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "The Spiritual Journey Of Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj". Free Press Journal. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Premanand Maharaj: A Spiritual Guide from Vrindavan". Bru Times News.
  3. ^ "Premanand Maharaj: जीवन में गुरु अत्यंत आवश्यक है: श्री हित प्रेमानंद गोविन्द शरण जी महाराज". Republic Bharat. 2 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b "समस्त शास्त्रों में गुरु की उपयोगिता तथा महत्ता : प्रेमानंद गोविन्द शरण महाराज | mathura-vrindavan-premanand-maharaj-guru". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2 February 2024.
  5. ^ "प्रेमानंद महाराज के गुरु कौन हैं? जिन्होंने सिखाया प्रेम मार्ग पर चलना". Aajtak.in (in Hindi). 6 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Growing inclination towards more inclusive and personal understanding of spirituality: Shri Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj". The Times of India. 2024-02-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  7. ^ "Shri Hit Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj Songs". Wynk Music. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Growing inclination towards more inclusive and personal understanding of spirituality: Shri Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj". The Times of India. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  9. ^ Digital Desk, Republic Bharat (2024-03-30). "प्रेमानंद महाराज को सुनने वालों की तादात बढ़ी, यूट्यूब पर एकान्तिक वार्तालाप ने पूरे किए 500 एपिसोड". Republic Bharat (in Hindi) (published March 30, 2024). Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  10. ^ Raj, Ritik (2024-04-02). "Spiritual Subtleness: Premanand ji Maharaj". DNA India. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  11. ^ "प्रेमानंद जी महाराज का क्या है असली नाम, कैसे बनें संन्यासी, जानिए वृंदावन वाले प्रेमानंद महारा". ABP News (in Hindi). 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  12. ^ "आध्यात्मिक साधकों के पथप्रदर्शक बने हुए हैं नैष्ठिक ब्रह्मचारी प्रेमानंद जी महाराज". www.lokmatnews.in (in Hindi). February 6, 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  13. ^ "Premanand Ji Maharaj's divine journey to Vrindavan". Newsx. 21 February 2024.
  14. ^ "प्रेमानंद महाराज के गुरु कौन हैं? जिन्होंने सिखाया प्रेम मार्ग पर चलना". Aajtak (in Hindi). 6 February 2024.
  15. ^ "The Spiritual Journey Of Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  16. ^ "Premanand Ji Maharaj: क्‍या है प्रेमानंदजी का असली नाम, किस क्‍लास तक की पढ़ाई, क्‍यों बने संन्‍यासी?". News18 (in Hindi). 13 June 2024.
  17. ^ "The Spiritual Journey Of Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj". Free Press Journal.
  18. ^ K.H, Team (2024-07-29). "श्री हित प्रेमानंद जी महाराज: जानिए उनकी आध्यात्मिक यात्रा और जीवन के बारे में". Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  19. ^ "Radha Keli Kunj Vrindavan: The foremost spiritual awakening organization". Ibtimes. 18 May 2024.
  20. ^ "अंदर से ऐसा दिखता है प्रेमानंद महाराज का आश्रम 'राधा केली कुंज', देखें PHOTOS". Aajtak.in (in Hindi). 20 February 2024.
  21. ^ "Spiritual Subtleness: Premanand ji Maharaj". DNA India.
  22. ^ "आपसी रिश्तों में क्यों आ रही दरार? प्रेमानंद महाराज ने युवाओं को दी खास सलाह". Zee News Hindi (in Hindi). 13 April 2024.
  23. ^ "Reviving the Tradition of Brahmacharya: A Call for Modern Youth | Importance of Celibacy in Today's Society". Outlook India. 23 March 2024.
  24. ^ "प्रेमानंदजी क्यों कथावचक प्रदीप मिश्रा पर भड़के,कहां- राधा रानी कहीं का नहीं छोड़ेंगी". DNA India (in Hindi).
  25. ^ "Viral Video: 'राधा की जन्म स्थली बरसाना नहीं', इस बात पर भिड़े प्रदीप मिश्रा और प्रेमानंद, तू-तड़ाक पर उतर आए". Amar Ujala (in Hindi).
  26. ^ "तुम नहीं बच पाओगे... पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा पर तमतमा क्यों गए हैं प्रेमानंद महाराज जी?". Navbharat Times (in Hindi).
  27. ^ "Pandit Pradeep Mishra Tenders Apology At Radha Rani Temple In UP's Barsana After Backlash Over". news.abplive.com. 2024-06-29. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  28. ^ Yadav, Nita (2024-06-29). "Bad Words On Radharani, Premananda Maharaj's Anger And Saints' Mahapanchayat...the Story Of Pradeep Mishra's Apology In Barsana. - Gondwana University". Gondwana University. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  29. ^ भदौरिया, आलोक (2024-07-01). "प्रदीप मिश्रा ने मांगी माफी, ब्रजवासी बोले- विवाद खत्‍म, 7 दिनों का दिया था अल्‍टीमेटम". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  30. ^ "Brahmcharya". Vrindavan Ras Mahima.
  31. ^ "Ekantik Vartalaap ( Important Q&A )". VrindavanRasMahima.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
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