Nilachala Saraswata Sangha
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Nilachala Saraswata Sangha (NSS), Oriya
: ନୀଳାଚଳ ସାରସ୍ବତ ସଂଘ, Hindi : नीलाचल सारस्वत संघ a religious organization(The Sangha
), was founded by Swami Nigamananda Paramahans
(स्वामी निगमानंद परमहंस), exclusively for his household devotees in Orissa
on 24 August 1934, Full Moon day, on his birthday, at Nilachala Kutir
, Puri
, India
.
NSS (Puri
) is one of the important spiritual foundation of Swami Nigamananda after Saraswata Matha, established at Kokilamukh, Jorhat
. The Sangha focus to only Spirituality ("dharma nitti-धर्म नित्ति") with three core objectives i.e.formation of ideal family, combined of Sangha Power and exchange of spiritual thoughts.
Banamali Dash was the first president of this Sangha, subsequently Durga Charan Mohanty
became its Secretary and Parichalaka or Administer.
had taken a short retirement from his busy work, left Assam Bangiya Saraswata Matha, Jorhat
, (Assam
) and came to Puri
in 1923. He bought Nilachala Kutir
near Puri
sea shore and here he spent the last 12 years of his earthly life. While living at Nilachala Kutir
, the majority of people who met Him, on the quest of truth and knowledge could immediately discern the divine quality in Him, Durga Charan Mohanty
was one of them.
Durga Charan Mohanty
had got an opportunity to read the master pieces "Yogiguru" (योगीगुरु) and "Premikaguru" (प्रेमिकगुरु),authored by Swami Nigamananda, in a library. His mere glance on "vigraha"(portrait) of Swami Nigamananda present in the books attracted him so much that having seen it he felt as if a current of thought vibrated in his mind. He felt as if he had close relationship with this portrait since past lives. With such realization, he began identifying this great soul. He came to know that Swami Nigamananda was residing in "Saraswat Math", Kolilamukh, Jorhat
, Assam
. He wrote a letter to the Matha
desiring to know more about Swami Nigamananda. He was replied back from the Math that Swamiji is residing at Puri
, Nilachala Kutir
. On 20 March 1930 (Thursday) he met Swami Nigamananda for the first time at Nilachala Kutir
. Thereafter, he became a regular visitor to Nilachala Kutir
for Swamiji's darshan
. Durga Charan Mohanty
was initiated (dikshya) as a disciple of Swami Nigamananda
in the year 1934.
Durga Charan Mohanty
noted all discussion, advices of Swami Nigamananda and various everyday happening at Nilachala Kutir
and later published it in books called “Nilachala Vani"( नीलाचल वाणी) and "Nigama Upadesha”(निगम उपदेश). Swami Nigamananda had told to Durga Charan Mohanty
that My disciples are around. They will come. Tell them about Me only when someone eagerly enquires. Obeying this advice, Durga Charan Mohanty
had guided Nilachala Saraswata Sangha till 1985, his worldly departure at Biratunga
. He wrote a lot of books on Swami Nigamananda and had opened more than 100 Nigamananda Ashrama in Orissa
. He wrote and published a volumes of books, called "Sangha Sevaka"(संघ सेवक). As a "sevak"(member) of Nilachala Saraswata Sangha, what kind of principles need to be followed are mentioned carefully in this series.
Year 1934 was very memorable year. Banamali Dash, Durga Charan Mohanty
along with devotees, who were coming on the quest of truth and knowledge to Nilachala Kutir
, sought permission from Swami Nigamananda to celebrate His birth day at Nilachala Kutir
(Puri) on 24 August 1934, Full Moon day(Shraban Purnima). On occasion of His birth day Swami Nigamananda
advised them to form a divine circle among them. As per His wishes they started an association for religious talk and thus Nilachala Saraswata Sanga(NSS) came into existence by the gradual growth of the group discussion and prayer. The under lying principles of the Sangha were fulfilling the triple objectives viz:
Swami Nigamananda deliberated his disciples about Nilachala Saraswata Sangha principles especially "formation of an ideal house-hold life". According to Swami Nigamananda
, He(self) should be worshipped. He taught them how His portrait should be placed on a royal chair giving utmost reverence generally paid to the Guru (spiritual master). He should be made the head of the family and ideal house-hold life should be regulated under His direction.
He had said:
Oriya language
Oriya , officially Odia from November, 2011, is an Indian language, belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. It is mainly spoken in the Indian states of Orissa and West Bengal...
: ନୀଳାଚଳ ସାରସ୍ବତ ସଂଘ, Hindi : नीलाचल सारस्वत संघ a religious organization(The Sangha
Sangha
Sangha is a word in Pali or Sanskrit that can be translated roughly as "association" or "assembly," "company" or "community" with common goal, vision or purpose...
), was founded by Swami Nigamananda Paramahans
Swami Nigamananda
Swami Nigamananda Paramahansa . His followers idealized him as their worshiped and beloved thakura.Nigamananda was a sannyasi of the Shankar's cult...
(स्वामी निगमानंद परमहंस), exclusively for his household devotees in Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
on 24 August 1934, Full Moon day, on his birthday, at Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir Hindi: नीलाचल कुटिर) is a religious residence, formerly owned by Swami Nigamanananda, located in the holy city of Puri, India on the shores of the turbulent Bay of Bengal...
, Puri
Puri
Puri is district headquarter, a city situated about south of state capital Bhubaneswar, on the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal in the Indian state of Orissa. It is also known as Jagannath Puri after the Jagannath Temple . It is a holy city of the Hindus as a part of the Char Dham pilgrimages...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
NSS (Puri
Puri
Puri is district headquarter, a city situated about south of state capital Bhubaneswar, on the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal in the Indian state of Orissa. It is also known as Jagannath Puri after the Jagannath Temple . It is a holy city of the Hindus as a part of the Char Dham pilgrimages...
) is one of the important spiritual foundation of Swami Nigamananda after Saraswata Matha, established at Kokilamukh, Jorhat
Jorhat
Jorhat is a city of Assam in India. Jorhat was established as a new capital in the closing years of the 18th century by the declining Tunkhungia Ahom Dynasty. Jorhat, as the name signifies, was just a couple of markets . Two parallel markets namely, Chowkihat and Macharhat, lay on the eastern...
. The Sangha focus to only Spirituality ("dharma nitti-धर्म नित्ति") with three core objectives i.e.formation of ideal family, combined of Sangha Power and exchange of spiritual thoughts.
Banamali Dash was the first president of this Sangha, subsequently Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty (Oriya:ଦୁର୍ଗା ଚରଣ ମହାନ୍ତି, Hindi: दुर्गा चरण महांति (1912–1985) was an Oriya Indian "Dharmic writer" (spiritual writer), born in 1912 at "Biratunga",(बिरतुंग), a village under block Gop, near Konark, Orissa. His father "Shri Gunanidhi...
became its Secretary and Parichalaka or Administer.
History
Swami NigamanandaSwami Nigamananda
Swami Nigamananda Paramahansa . His followers idealized him as their worshiped and beloved thakura.Nigamananda was a sannyasi of the Shankar's cult...
had taken a short retirement from his busy work, left Assam Bangiya Saraswata Matha, Jorhat
Jorhat
Jorhat is a city of Assam in India. Jorhat was established as a new capital in the closing years of the 18th century by the declining Tunkhungia Ahom Dynasty. Jorhat, as the name signifies, was just a couple of markets . Two parallel markets namely, Chowkihat and Macharhat, lay on the eastern...
, (Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
) and came to Puri
Puri
Puri is district headquarter, a city situated about south of state capital Bhubaneswar, on the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal in the Indian state of Orissa. It is also known as Jagannath Puri after the Jagannath Temple . It is a holy city of the Hindus as a part of the Char Dham pilgrimages...
in 1923. He bought Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir Hindi: नीलाचल कुटिर) is a religious residence, formerly owned by Swami Nigamanananda, located in the holy city of Puri, India on the shores of the turbulent Bay of Bengal...
near Puri
Puri
Puri is district headquarter, a city situated about south of state capital Bhubaneswar, on the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal in the Indian state of Orissa. It is also known as Jagannath Puri after the Jagannath Temple . It is a holy city of the Hindus as a part of the Char Dham pilgrimages...
sea shore and here he spent the last 12 years of his earthly life. While living at Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir Hindi: नीलाचल कुटिर) is a religious residence, formerly owned by Swami Nigamanananda, located in the holy city of Puri, India on the shores of the turbulent Bay of Bengal...
, the majority of people who met Him, on the quest of truth and knowledge could immediately discern the divine quality in Him, Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty (Oriya:ଦୁର୍ଗା ଚରଣ ମହାନ୍ତି, Hindi: दुर्गा चरण महांति (1912–1985) was an Oriya Indian "Dharmic writer" (spiritual writer), born in 1912 at "Biratunga",(बिरतुंग), a village under block Gop, near Konark, Orissa. His father "Shri Gunanidhi...
was one of them.
Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty (Oriya:ଦୁର୍ଗା ଚରଣ ମହାନ୍ତି, Hindi: दुर्गा चरण महांति (1912–1985) was an Oriya Indian "Dharmic writer" (spiritual writer), born in 1912 at "Biratunga",(बिरतुंग), a village under block Gop, near Konark, Orissa. His father "Shri Gunanidhi...
had got an opportunity to read the master pieces "Yogiguru" (योगीगुरु) and "Premikaguru" (प्रेमिकगुरु),authored by Swami Nigamananda, in a library. His mere glance on "vigraha"(portrait) of Swami Nigamananda present in the books attracted him so much that having seen it he felt as if a current of thought vibrated in his mind. He felt as if he had close relationship with this portrait since past lives. With such realization, he began identifying this great soul. He came to know that Swami Nigamananda was residing in "Saraswat Math", Kolilamukh, Jorhat
Jorhat
Jorhat is a city of Assam in India. Jorhat was established as a new capital in the closing years of the 18th century by the declining Tunkhungia Ahom Dynasty. Jorhat, as the name signifies, was just a couple of markets . Two parallel markets namely, Chowkihat and Macharhat, lay on the eastern...
, Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
. He wrote a letter to the Matha
Matha
A matha ) is a term for monastic and similar religious establishments of Hinduism and Jainism. A matha is usually more formal, hierarchical, and rule-based than an ashram.-Advaita Mathas:...
desiring to know more about Swami Nigamananda. He was replied back from the Math that Swamiji is residing at Puri
Puri
Puri is district headquarter, a city situated about south of state capital Bhubaneswar, on the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal in the Indian state of Orissa. It is also known as Jagannath Puri after the Jagannath Temple . It is a holy city of the Hindus as a part of the Char Dham pilgrimages...
, Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir Hindi: नीलाचल कुटिर) is a religious residence, formerly owned by Swami Nigamanananda, located in the holy city of Puri, India on the shores of the turbulent Bay of Bengal...
. On 20 March 1930 (Thursday) he met Swami Nigamananda for the first time at Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir Hindi: नीलाचल कुटिर) is a religious residence, formerly owned by Swami Nigamanananda, located in the holy city of Puri, India on the shores of the turbulent Bay of Bengal...
. Thereafter, he became a regular visitor to Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir Hindi: नीलाचल कुटिर) is a religious residence, formerly owned by Swami Nigamanananda, located in the holy city of Puri, India on the shores of the turbulent Bay of Bengal...
for Swamiji's darshan
Darshan
or Darshan is a Sanskrit term meaning "sight" , vision, apparition, or glimpse. It is most commonly used for "visions of the divine" in Hindu worship, e.g. of a deity , or a very holy person or artifact...
. Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty (Oriya:ଦୁର୍ଗା ଚରଣ ମହାନ୍ତି, Hindi: दुर्गा चरण महांति (1912–1985) was an Oriya Indian "Dharmic writer" (spiritual writer), born in 1912 at "Biratunga",(बिरतुंग), a village under block Gop, near Konark, Orissa. His father "Shri Gunanidhi...
was initiated (dikshya) as a disciple of Swami Nigamananda
Swami Nigamananda
Swami Nigamananda Paramahansa . His followers idealized him as their worshiped and beloved thakura.Nigamananda was a sannyasi of the Shankar's cult...
in the year 1934.
Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty (Oriya:ଦୁର୍ଗା ଚରଣ ମହାନ୍ତି, Hindi: दुर्गा चरण महांति (1912–1985) was an Oriya Indian "Dharmic writer" (spiritual writer), born in 1912 at "Biratunga",(बिरतुंग), a village under block Gop, near Konark, Orissa. His father "Shri Gunanidhi...
noted all discussion, advices of Swami Nigamananda and various everyday happening at Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir Hindi: नीलाचल कुटिर) is a religious residence, formerly owned by Swami Nigamanananda, located in the holy city of Puri, India on the shores of the turbulent Bay of Bengal...
and later published it in books called “Nilachala Vani"( नीलाचल वाणी) and "Nigama Upadesha”(निगम उपदेश). Swami Nigamananda had told to Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty (Oriya:ଦୁର୍ଗା ଚରଣ ମହାନ୍ତି, Hindi: दुर्गा चरण महांति (1912–1985) was an Oriya Indian "Dharmic writer" (spiritual writer), born in 1912 at "Biratunga",(बिरतुंग), a village under block Gop, near Konark, Orissa. His father "Shri Gunanidhi...
that My disciples are around. They will come. Tell them about Me only when someone eagerly enquires. Obeying this advice, Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty (Oriya:ଦୁର୍ଗା ଚରଣ ମହାନ୍ତି, Hindi: दुर्गा चरण महांति (1912–1985) was an Oriya Indian "Dharmic writer" (spiritual writer), born in 1912 at "Biratunga",(बिरतुंग), a village under block Gop, near Konark, Orissa. His father "Shri Gunanidhi...
had guided Nilachala Saraswata Sangha till 1985, his worldly departure at Biratunga
Gop (Biratunga)
Gop is a town and a notified area committee under jurisdiction of Puri district in the Indian state of Orissa. It is one of the main block covered under Puri district. It is famous for the Sun temple, Kathiawar comprises square sanctum circumscribed by double courtyards...
. He wrote a lot of books on Swami Nigamananda and had opened more than 100 Nigamananda Ashrama in Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
. He wrote and published a volumes of books, called "Sangha Sevaka"(संघ सेवक). As a "sevak"(member) of Nilachala Saraswata Sangha, what kind of principles need to be followed are mentioned carefully in this series.
Year 1934 was very memorable year. Banamali Dash, Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty (Oriya:ଦୁର୍ଗା ଚରଣ ମହାନ୍ତି, Hindi: दुर्गा चरण महांति (1912–1985) was an Oriya Indian "Dharmic writer" (spiritual writer), born in 1912 at "Biratunga",(बिरतुंग), a village under block Gop, near Konark, Orissa. His father "Shri Gunanidhi...
along with devotees, who were coming on the quest of truth and knowledge to Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir Hindi: नीलाचल कुटिर) is a religious residence, formerly owned by Swami Nigamanananda, located in the holy city of Puri, India on the shores of the turbulent Bay of Bengal...
, sought permission from Swami Nigamananda to celebrate His birth day at Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala Kutir Hindi: नीलाचल कुटिर) is a religious residence, formerly owned by Swami Nigamanananda, located in the holy city of Puri, India on the shores of the turbulent Bay of Bengal...
(Puri) on 24 August 1934, Full Moon day(Shraban Purnima). On occasion of His birth day Swami Nigamananda
Swami Nigamananda
Swami Nigamananda Paramahansa . His followers idealized him as their worshiped and beloved thakura.Nigamananda was a sannyasi of the Shankar's cult...
advised them to form a divine circle among them. As per His wishes they started an association for religious talk and thus Nilachala Saraswata Sanga(NSS) came into existence by the gradual growth of the group discussion and prayer. The under lying principles of the Sangha were fulfilling the triple objectives viz:
- 1. to lead and ideal family life (आदर्श गृहस्थ गठन)
- 2. to establish more and more such association or Sangha and (संघ शक्ति प्रतिष्ठा)
- 3. to exchange each other's thought and idea's among the disciples (भाव बिनिमय)
Swami Nigamananda deliberated his disciples about Nilachala Saraswata Sangha principles especially "formation of an ideal house-hold life". According to Swami Nigamananda
Swami Nigamananda
Swami Nigamananda Paramahansa . His followers idealized him as their worshiped and beloved thakura.Nigamananda was a sannyasi of the Shankar's cult...
, He(self) should be worshipped. He taught them how His portrait should be placed on a royal chair giving utmost reverence generally paid to the Guru (spiritual master). He should be made the head of the family and ideal house-hold life should be regulated under His direction.
He had said:
See also
- Swami Nigamananda
Swami NigamanandaSwami Nigamananda Paramahansa . His followers idealized him as their worshiped and beloved thakura.Nigamananda was a sannyasi of the Shankar's cult...- Nilachala Kutir
Nilachala KutirNilachala Kutir Hindi: नीलाचल कुटिर) is a religious residence, formerly owned by Swami Nigamanananda, located in the holy city of Puri, India on the shores of the turbulent Bay of Bengal...- Timeline of Puri
Timeline of PuriThe timeline of Puri lists the important historical dates for the town of Puri in Orissa.-Timeline:...- Durga Charan Mohanty
Durga Charan MohantyDurga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty Durga Charan Mohanty (Oriya:ଦୁର୍ଗା ଚରଣ ମହାନ୍ତି, Hindi: दुर्गा चरण महांति (1912–1985) was an Oriya Indian "Dharmic writer" (spiritual writer), born in 1912 at "Biratunga",(बिरतुंग), a village under block Gop, near Konark, Orissa. His father "Shri Gunanidhi...- Puri
PuriPuri is district headquarter, a city situated about south of state capital Bhubaneswar, on the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal in the Indian state of Orissa. It is also known as Jagannath Puri after the Jagannath Temple . It is a holy city of the Hindus as a part of the Char Dham pilgrimages...
External links
- Saraswata Matha (Jorhat) Swami Nigamananda's monastic Spiritual Foundation established before NSS (Nilachala Saraswata Sangha), Puri.
- Nilachala Saraswata Sangha(Puri) Swami Nigamananda's Spiritual Foundation at Puri. (website under construction)