Premanand Ji Maharaj
Shri Hit Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj | |
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![]() Premanand Ji Maharaj in 2023 | |
Personal | |
Born | Aniruddha Kumar Pandey 1972 (age 51–52)[1][2] Sarsaul, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Nationality | Indian |
Sect | Radha Vallabha Sampradaya |
Religious career | |
Teacher | Shri Hit Gaurangi Sharanji Maharaj[3][4] |
Website | Swami Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj |
Premanand Govind Sharan (born Aniruddh Kumar Pandey, 1972),[5] known to his followers as Shri Hit Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj or Premanand Ji Maharaj, is an Indian Hindu spiritual guru, saint, and philosopher.[6] He is a worshipper of Radha Krishna.[7] His Ashram is Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj in Vrindavan. He has developed a social media presence.[8][9]
Premanand Maharaj belongs to the Radhavallabh Sect.[10][11][12][13]
Early years
Aniruddh Kumar Pandey was born in 1972 in the Akhri village, Sarsaul Block, near Kanpur[14][1] to Rama Devi and Shambhu Pandey. At the age of 13 he left his ancestral home and took sannyasa.[15]
Spiritual learnings and moved to Vrindavan
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][16][better source needed] 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.[17][better source needed]
Trust
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The Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Trust Vrindavan is a non-profit organization founded in 2016. 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.[18][19]
Spiritual Teachings & Philosophy
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.[20] and emphasis that Guru has great importance in everyone's life.[21] 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
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 29th 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
- Brahmcharya, 2019, Publisher: Generic, Language: Hindi[30]
- 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
- Ashtayam Seva Paddhati, 2020, Pages: 68, Publisher: Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Trust Vrindavan, Language: Hindi
See also
References
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- ^ "Premanand Maharaj: जीवन में गुरु अत्यंत आवश्यक है: श्री हित प्रेमानंद गोविन्द शरण जी महाराज". Republic Bharat. 2 February 2024.
- ^ "समस्त शास्त्रों में गुरु की उपयोगिता तथा महत्ता : प्रेमानंद गोविन्द शरण महाराज | mathura-vrindavan-premanand-maharaj-guru". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2 February 2024.
- ^ "प्रेमानंद महाराज के गुरु कौन हैं? जिन्होंने सिखाया प्रेम मार्ग पर चलना". Aajtak.in (in Hindi). 6 February 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Live, A. B. P. (2023-05-24). "प्रेमानंद जी महाराज वृंदावन का जीवन परिचय जान आप रह जाएंगे हैरान, यहां पढ़ें इनकी जीवनी". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ मिश्रा, प्रेम शंकर (2023-12-13). "Premanand Ji Maharaj Story: कौन हैं ये स्वामी, जिनके मुरीद है विराट से लेकर मोहन भागवत तक". Navbharat Gold (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "वृन्दावन वाले प्रेमानंद महाराज किस संप्रदाय से ताल्लुक रखते हैं?". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
प्रेमानंद महाराज भी राधावल्लभ संप्रदाय से आते हैं।
- ^ "Shri Hit Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj Songs". Wynk Music. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Raj, Ritik (2024-04-02). "Spiritual Subtleness: Premanand ji Maharaj". DNA India. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Live, A. B. P. (2 August 2023). "प्रेमानंद जी महाराज का क्या है असली नाम, कैसे बनें संन्यासी, जानिए वृंदावन वाले प्रेमानंद महारा". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Desk, Lokmat News (February 6, 2024). "आध्यात्मिक साधकों के पथप्रदर्शक बने हुए हैं नैष्ठिक ब्रह्मचारी प्रेमानंद जी महाराज". www.lokmatnews.in (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-04-08.
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- ^ "The Spiritual Journey Of Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Desk, I. B. T. (18 May 2024). "Radha Keli Kunj Vrindavan: The foremost spiritual awakening organization". Ibtimes.
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- ^ "समस्त शास्त्रों में गुरु की उपयोगिता तथा महत्ता : प्रेमानंद गोविन्द शरण महाराज | mathura-vrindavan-premanand-maharaj-guru". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2 February 2024.
- ^ "आपसी रिश्तों में क्यों आ रही दरार? प्रेमानंद महाराज ने युवाओं को दी खास सलाह". Zee News Hindi (in Hindi). 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Reviving the Tradition of Brahmacharya: A Call for Modern Youth | Importance of Celibacy in Today's Society". Outlook India. 23 March 2024.
- ^ "प्रेमानंदजी क्यों कथावचक प्रदीप मिश्रा पर भड़के,कहां- राधा रानी कहीं का नहीं छोड़ेंगी". DNA India (in Hindi).
- ^ "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).
- ^ "तुम नहीं बच पाओगे... पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा पर तमतमा क्यों गए हैं प्रेमानंद महाराज जी?". Navbharat Times (in Hindi).
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has generic name (help) - ^ 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.
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- ^ "ekantik Vartalap & Darshan 408 23-12-2023 ekantik Vartalap एकांतिक वार्तालाप & दर्शन By Shri Premanand Ji Maharaj - Shri Hit Radha Kripa". Shrihitradhakripa.com. 26 December 2023.
External links
- Premanand Ji Maharaj on Instagram
- Premanand Ji Maharaj Bhajan Marg on YouTube
- Premanand Ji Maharaj Shri Hit Radha Kripa on YouTube
- Premanand Ji Maharaj Blog