Disappearance Day of Sri Gadadhara Pandita
Disappearance Day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura · Gundica Marjana
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What is the Disappearance Day of Sri Gadadhara Pandita?
On the disappearance day of Sri Gadadhara Pandita, devotees remember the day this lifelong companion of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu left this world. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, 4 July. Gundica Marjana and the disappearance of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura are on the same day.
Significance
Gadadhara Pandita grew up near Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in Navadvipa and studied with Him as a boy. He received initiation from Pundarika Vidyanidhi. When the Lord moved to Jagannatha Puri, Gadadhara Pandita settled there too and served the Deity Sri Tota Gopinatha. He recited Srimad-Bhagavatam, and the Lord would come with His associates to hear him.
In his purport to the Caitanya-caritamrta, Srila Prabhupada quotes the Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika to explain that Gadadhara Pandita is Srimati Radharani, and also Her intimate friend Lalita-sakhi, appearing in the pastimes of Lord Caitanya. The Caitanya-caritamrta itself says:
Gadādhara Paṇḍita, the fourth branch, is described as an incarnation of the pleasure potency of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. No one, therefore, can equal him.
Caitanya-caritamrita, Adi 10.15
How to observe it
Since Gadadhara Pandita was known for his recitation of Srimad-Bhagavatam, spend part of the day hearing a few of its verses, ideally from a devotee, and read the short description of him in the tenth chapter of the Adi-lila. Chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra with attention, and pray to stay close to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, as Gadadhara Pandita did. The fast on this day is kept until noon.
Questions
When is the disappearance day of Gadadhara Pandita in 2027?
It falls on Sunday, 4 July 2027. Gundica Marjana and the disappearance day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura are on the same day.
Who was Sri Gadadhara Pandita?
Sri Gadadhara Pandita was a close associate of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu from their childhood in Navadvipa. The Caitanya-caritamrta names him the fourth branch of the Lord's tree of devotees. In later years he served Sri Tota Gopinatha in Jagannatha Puri.
Who is Gadadhara Pandita in Krishna's pastimes?
He is Srimati Radharani, the pleasure potency of Krishna, and also Her friend Lalita-sakhi, appearing in the pastimes of Lord Caitanya. Srila Prabhupada explains this in his purport, quoting the Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika.
Where did Gadadhara Pandita serve Sri Tota Gopinatha?
In Jagannatha Puri. The temple of Sri Tota Gopinatha stands near the sea at Yameshvara, and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu often went there to speak with him about Krishna.
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Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, 4 July 2027
- Also on this day
- Disappearance Day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura · Gundica Marjana
- Fasting
- Till noon
- Deity served
- Sri Tota Gopinatha, Jagannatha Puri
- Initiated by
- Pundarika Vidyanidhi
- Position
- Fourth branch of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's tree of devotees
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