Estd: 1941
The Divine Manifestation of Nabadwip
The presiding Deities of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math in Nabadwip represent the highest conception of the Absolute Truth as taught by Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj.
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Spiritual Identity: They embody the combined form of the Divine Couple. Gandharva is a celestial name for Srimati Radharani, and Govindasundar refers to Sri Krishna, the "Beautiful Reality".
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The Complete Lineage: The names Sri Guru and Gauranga signify that access to the Divine Couple is only possible through the mercy of the Spiritual Master and Lord Chaitanya.
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A Unique Worship: Srila Sridhar Maharaj composed the Sri Saraswat-arati specifically for these Deidades to harmonize the worship of the Panca-tattva and Radha-Krishna on a single altar.
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Sacred Location: The Math is situated in Koladwip, known internally as Gupta Govardhan (the hidden Govardhan Hill), providing a perfect atmosphere for dedicated service.
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Philosophy of Service: The core principle of their worship is pūjala rāga-patha gaurava-bhange—to adore the path of spontaneous love while maintaining a position of deep respect and dignity, following the "servant of the servant" ideal.
Sri Saraswat-arati
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jaya jaya gaurachander aratika sobha / jahnavi-tata-vane jaga-mana-lobha
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Meaning: All glories, all glories to the beautiful arati ceremony of Lord Gaurachandra! Taking place in a grove on the banks of the Ganges, it captures the minds of the entire universe.
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dakine nityananda, bame gadadhara / asane bosiya ache gaura-manohara
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Meaning: On His right is Lord Nityananda, and on His left is Sri Gadadhara. In the center, the enchanting Lord Gaura sits upon His throne.
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bhakata-samuha-saha srivasa-angana / dekhi’ gora-mukha-padma bhramara-lochan
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Meaning: Surrounded by the assembly of devotees in the courtyard of Srivasa Pandita, everyone gazes at the lotus-like face of Lord Gaura with eyes like thirsty bumblebees.
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vamsivadanandadi gora-guna gaya / sri-saraswata-ganere prema-bhakti daya
Meaning: Vamsivadananda and other devotees sing the glories of Lord Gaura, bestowing the treasure of pure loving devotion (prema-bhakti) upon the followers in the line of Srila Saraswati Thakur.
Gupta Govardhan Mantra
"Pramada-madana-lilah kandhare yasya sese / tad-adhika-kula-bhutah gupta-govardhano 'yam"
