SRINIVASA ACARYA THAKURA

He was a famous devotee of Lord Gauranga. In 1441 Saka, he was born in Cakundi
village north of Agradvipa in the district of Nadia. He was the son of
Gangadhara Bhattacarya, a brahmana of the Radha clan, who was present when
Lord Caitanya accepted sannyasa. Because Gangadhara continuously chanted the
Lord's name at that time, he later became known as Caitanyadasa.

Srinivasa Acarya's biography is narrated elaborately in the following works:
Bhaktiratnakara, Premavilasa, Karnananda, Anuragavali and Narottamavilasa.
Srinivasa's contribution as a preacher and writer of Vaisnava-Vedanta is
immeasurable. According to BRK 1.232-234, Lord Caitanya empowered Rupa and
Sanatana to write books on the science of Krsna consciousness, and He
empowered Srinivasa to preach.

It is said that Srinivasa composed only five lyrical padas (Badanacanda Kon
Kundare Kundila go', included in chapter six of Karnananda. Three other padas
are included in Padakalpataru). The Manoharasahi musical tradition is
attributed to Srinivasa. He also wrote an excellent bhasya on the catuhsloki
of Srimad Bhagavatam. He also wrote Sriman-narahari-thakur-astaka and
Sad-gosvami-gunalesa-sucaka.


GENEALOGICAL TABLE OF SRINIVASA


                       Srinivasacarya
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  from first wife, Isvari devi    from second wife, Gaurangapriya
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   Vrndavana  Radhakrsna  Gatigovinda Hemalata Krsnapriya Kancana-latika
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   Krsnaprasad  Sundarananda  Srihari  Suvala  Radhamadhava
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   Jagadananda
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first wife         second wife
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Jadabendra  _______|________________________________________
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      Radhamohan  Bhuvanamohan  Gauramohan  Syamamohan Madana-mohana


SPIRITUAL LINEAGE (SAKHA) OF SRINIVASA

Chaya Cakravarti:

1. Sridasa Cakravarti
2. Sri Gokulananda Cakravarti
3. Sri Syamadasa Cakravarti
4. Sri Vyasa Cakravarti
5. Sri Govinda Cakravarti
6. Sri Narayana Cakravarti
   (some variations are found in Karnananda)

Asta Kaviraja:

1. Ramacandra Kaviraja
2. Govinda Kaviraja
3. Karnapura Kaviraja
4. Nrsimha Kaviraja
5. Bhagavan Kaviraja
6. Vallabhikanta Kaviraja
7. Gopiramana Kaviraja
8. Gokula Kaviraja

Chaya Thakura:

1. Ramakrsna Cattaraja
2. Kumudananda Kularaja
3. Radhavallabha Mandala
4. Jayarama Cakravarti
5. Srirupa Ghatak
6. Sri Thakura dasa Thakura

One King: Vira Hamvira (his son was Dhadi Hamvira)

Srinivasa preached in the following places:

1.  Mallabhuma--Visnupura
2.  Manbhum
3.  Simhabhum--Caibasa
4.  Bhattabhum (Ramgad)
5.  Samantabhum
6.  Varahabhum
7.  Tungabhum
8.  Brahmanabhum
9.  Sikarabhum
10. Dhalabhum
11. Dhanabhum
12. Nagabhum
13. Birbhum
14. Sabarabhum (The area stretching from the River Suvarnarekha in
south-western Midnapore to the river Kamsavati in the north. (Journal of the
Asiatic Society of Bengal, XII, 1916, 1:52)

The biography of Srinivasa can be found in Jimutavahana Raya's "Srinivasa
Acarya O Sodasa Satavdira Gaudiya Vaisnava Samaja" (Srinivasa Acarya and the
Gaudiya Vaisnava community of the 16th century), Santiniketana, Visva bharati
Gavesana Prakasana Samiti, 1984, 363 p.

Chapter 1: Sources for biography of Srinivasa
Chapter 2: Opinions of various scholars relating to the biography of
           Srinivasa.
Chapter 3: Biography of Srinivasa
Chapter 4: Role of Srinivasa in organizing the Vaisnava community in Bengal.
Chapter 5: Influence exerted by Srinivasa on Gaudiya Vaisnava Dharma
Chapter 6: An account of the lineage of Srinivasa
Chapter 7: Contribution of Srinivasa in Padavali literature
Chapter 8: Bibliography

(The following information is from GPC)

Srinivasa Acarya's mother was Sri Laksmipriya and his father was Sri
Gangadhara Bhattacarya (later known as Sri Caitanya dasa). They lived in the
village of Cakhandi near the Bhagirathi river. When Sri Gaurasundara completed
His activities in Nadia and went to the asrama of Sri Kesava Bharati in Kantak
to take sannyasa, the news spread rapidly and thousands of people from far and
wide assembled to witness the ceremony of Mahaprabhu's sannyasa initiation.
Gangadhara Bhattacarya also went to witness the event. The devotees were
overwhelmed with grief at the thought of Mahaprabhu shaving off His beautiful
curly hair. Madhu, the barber, was completely depressed and stood motionless,
unable to cut the Lord's hair. Only after the Lord repeatedly insisted, did
Madhu finally cut off Mahaprabhu's beautiful locks. However, immediately
thereafter Madhu fainted on the ground crying pathetically, "Oh what have I
done, what have I done?" The entire atmosphere was filled with lamentation and
no one was able to console each other. Even the birds in the trees began to
cry, and Gangadhara Bhattacarya fainted in grief.

After a long time Gangadhara Bhattacarya regained consciousness and began
reciting the name "Sri Krsna Caitanya, Sri Krsna Caitanya." He then returned
to Cakhandi village and like a madman incessantly chanted the name of Sri
Caitanya. His devoted wife also cried her heart out when she heard the news of
Mahaprabhu's acceptance of sannyasa. Thus people began calling Gangadhara,
Caitanya dasa.

Later, Caitanya dasa and his wife went to Puri to visit Sri Caitanya
Mahaprabhu. From a distance Caitanya dasa spotted the Lord and immediately he
and his wife fell prostrate, offering obeisances with tearful eyes. The Lord
called them near to Him and lovingly addressed them in a sweet voice, "By the
grace of Lord Jagannatha you have reached here safely, now you must proceed at
once to take darsana of the Lord and He will fulfill your desire" (Bhakti R.).

Accompanied by Govinda, Mahaprabhu's servant, Caitanya dasa and his wife went
to see Sri Jagannatha. They tearfully offered prayers to the Lord, then went
to the residence arranged for them by Mahaprabhu.

The days passed and Caitanya dasa and his wife relished every moment of their
stay in Nilacala. One day Sri Gaurasundara informed Govinda that both Caitanya
dasa and his wife had prayed to Lord Jagannatha to give them a son, thus they
would soon be the proud parents of a beautiful son named Srinivasa. The Lord
further explained, "Through Rupa and Sanatana, I manifested wonderful
devotional literatures, and through Srinivasa, I will distribute those sastras
far and wide. Now you may tell Caitanya dasa to return to Gauda immediately."

As desired by the Lord, Caitanya dasa happily returned to Bengal. Sri
Laksmipriya's father Balarama Bipra, who was a great astrologer and scholar,
predicted that soon a great personality would be born to Laksmi devi. Sure
enough, on the auspicious full moon day in the month of Vaisaka (April-May),
when the star Rohini was visible in the sky, a son was born to Laksmipriya.
All the markings of a great personality were visible on the child's body.
Immediately Sri Caitanya dasa offered the boy to the lotus feet of Sri
Caitanya Mahaprabhu and happily distributed gifts and charity to numerous
brahmanas. Everyone was overwhelmed with joy.

As the child grew Laksmipriya chanted the holy name of Sri Gauranga constantly
and taught her son to do the same. Time passed quickly and soon he accepted
the sacred thread and began his studies under the guidance of Dhananjaya
Vidyavacaspati. Within a very short period he became well versed in every
subject.

In his boyhood, Srinivasa received the mercy of Sri Govinda Ghosh and Sri
Narahari Sarkara Thakura, as well as others. However, at a young age he lost
his father and was greatly aggrieved. Sri Laksmidevi was overwhelmed with
sorrow and could be pacified only be seeing the face of her beloved son.
Shortly thereafter Srinivasa took his mother to his grandfather's house in
Yajigrama. The residents there were delighted to meet Srinivasa, and the
learned brahmanas were charmed by the boy's divine characteristics, his vast
knowledge and love for the Lord. Srinivasa had no interest whatsoever in
materialistic activities and was above all temptations. He was always immersed
in thought of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and eagerly awaited the time when he
would be able to visit Nilacala.

Srinivasa eventually went to meet Sri Narahari Sarkara in Srikhanda. With
tears streaming from his eyes, Srinivasa fell at the feet of Sri Sarkara, who
lovingly picked him up and embraced him. Srinivasa then prayed that he would
be allowed to visit the places of Sri Gauranga's transcendental pastimes in
Nilacala. Sri Narahari Thakura and Sri Raghunandana Thakura both welcomed this
proposal and advised Srinivasa go to Puri along with the other devotees of
Bengal who would be visiting there shortly.

Srinivasa then returned to Yajigrama and requested his mother's permission to
visit Nilacala. Although she was reluctant to let him go, she eventually gave
her consent. Thus a few days later he met the other devotees of Bengal and
started for Puri. Arriving in Nilacala he stayed the night in the house of a
priest near the Simhadvara. In the morning he went to the house of Sri
Gadadhara Pandita. Crying incessantly, Srinivasa fell prostrate at his lotus
feet. Sri Gadadhara picked him up and embraced him, but Srinivasa could not
stop crying. After spending some time with Sri Gadadhara, Srinivasa proceeded
to meet Sri Ramananda Raya, Sri Sarvabhauma Pandita, Vakresvara Pandita,
Paramananda Puri, Sikhi Mahiti, Govinda Sankara, Gopinatha Acarya and other
associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Upon meeting Srinivasa all the
Vaisnavas were filled with happiness, understanding that Srinivasa was
empowered by Sri Gauranga and would eventually take an active role in
distributing books and spreading the message of the Lord. Thus the devotees
were very kind to Srinivasa and offered him invaluable advice. Srinivasa
stayed in Puri for some time, visiting all the places of the Sri
Gaurasundara's pastimes. Thereafter he sought permission from the devotees to
return to Bengal. Thus the devotees embraced him and bade farewell.

While returning to Bengal, Srinivasa received the news of Sri Gadadhara
Pandita's disappearance from this world, and he fell unconscious on the
ground. That night Gadadhara Pandita appeared before Srinivasa in his dream
and pacified him. Srinivasa then regained enough strength to continue his
journey. However, shortly thereafter, he again received word that Sri Advaita
Acarya and Sri Nityananda Prabhu had also departed from the world. Srinivasa
was overwhelmed with grief and cried incessantly, but Sri Nityananda and Sri
Advaita also consoled him in a dream. At last Srinivasa reached Bengal. He
first visited Sri Narahari Sarkara and Sri Raghunandana Thakura at Srikhanda,
who wholeheartedly gave him their blessings.

He then traveled on to Navadvipa Mayapura, where he visited the birthplace of
Sri Gaurasundara and rolled on the ground in ecstatic pleasure. At that time
Sri Vamsivadana Thakura was living in the house of Mahaprabhu and upon seeing
him, Srinivasa fell humbly at his feet, weeping loudly and calling out the
holy name of Mahaprabhu. Sri Vamsivadana Thakura was also overcome with joy
upon meeting him. Srinivasa then begged to meet Sri Visnupriya Thakurani. At
that time no one was allowed to meet her, but when Sri Vamsivadana Thakura
mentioned Srinivasa's name to her, she thought for a moment and then agreed to
see him. When Srinivasa was brought before her, he fell prostrate on the
ground with tearful eyes. Sri Visnupriya blessed him and requested that he
take prasada there that day.

In Navadvipa, Srinivasa met Sri Murari Gupta, Srivasa Pandita, Damodara
Pandita, Sanjaya, Sri Vijoy, Suklambara brahmacari, Dasa Gadadhara and others.
He then went to the house of Sri Advaita Acarya, in hopes of meeting Sri Sita
Thakurani. She immediately called him to her room and blessed him heartily. He
also met the other devotees of Santipura. From there he went to Khardaha,
where Sri Paramesvari dasa Thakura was staying in the house of Sri Nityananda
Prabhu. He happily introduced Srinivasa to Sri Vasudha, Sri Jahnava and Sri
Viracandra. When Srinivasa lay at their feet crying, Sri Jahnava placed the
dust of her feet on his head, and the others greeted him affectionately. After
spending a few days in Khardaha, Jahnava mata advised him to proceed towards
Vrndavana. Srinivasa then traveled on to the house of Sri Abhirama Thakura in
Khanakula. When he worshiped Sri Abhirama, he touched Srinivasa's body three
times with his "Jaya mangala" whip, although Malini devi, Abhirama's wife,
tried to prevent him from doing so. When the whip touched Srinivasa's body, he
felt his body become surcharged with divine love. Srinivasa then started for
Srikhanda, where Sri Narahari Sarkara and Sri Raghunandana Thakura happily
greeted him . Thereafter he went to Yajigrama where he visited his mother and
offered worship to her. He then sought her permission to visit Vrndavana and
she gladly gave her sanction.

On his way to Vrndavana, he saw the lotus feet of Lord Visnu at Gayadhama at
the place where Mahaprabhu received initiation from Isvara Puri. From
Gayadhama, he went to the house of Sri Candrasekhar in Kasi and met the other
devotees. There he joyfully listened to Sri Candrasekhar and Sri Tapana Misra
recount the wonderful pastimes of the Lord in Kasi. After spending a few days
in Kasi, Srinivasa traveled on to Mathura where he bathed at Visrama ghata
(the place where Sri Krsna took rest after killing Kamsa). In Mathura he
visited the birth place of Sri Krsna and then started for Vrndavana. On his
way to Vrndavana some brahmanas from the area told Srinivasa the
heart-breaking news that Sri Rupa, Sanatana and Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami had
departed from the world. The brahmanas tried to console the grief-stricken
Srinivasa and in the afternoon of the full moon day in the month of Vaisaka
they took him to meet Sri Jiva Gosvami.

Srinivasa happily worshiped the lotus feet of Sri Jiva Gosvami, who embraced
Srinivasa with great pleasure. They eagerly sat down and discussed numerous
topics together and Sri Jiva enquired about the devotees from Bengal. After
some time Sri Krsna Pandita, the priest of Sri Govinda Deva, brought prasada
and Sri Jiva and Srinivasa relished prasada together.

The following morning, Sri Jiva Gosvami and Srinivasa went to visit Sri
Radharamana, where Srinivasa was introduced to Sri Gopala Bhatta Gosvami.
Srinivasa worshiped the lotus feet of Gopala Bhatta and humbly prayed for his
spiritual guidance. Gopala Bhatta happily agreed and the following morning,
Srinivasa received spiritual initiation from him. The next day Sri Jiva sent
Srinivasa to meet Raghunatha dasa Gosvami at Sri Radhakunda. With great
pleasure Srinivasa worshiped the sacred feet of Sri Raghunatha dasa Gosvami,
Sri Krsna dasa Kaviraja and Sri Raghava Pandita. Srinivasa remained in their
association for three days relishing the nectar of their invaluable
instructions. Thereafter, with their kind permission, he returned to Sri Jiva
in Vrndavana.

Sri Jiva Gosvami then began instructing Srinivasa on Srimad Bhagavatam and the
Gosvami's books. To Sri Jiva's delight, Srinivasa was able to imbibe all these
teachings within a very short time. Thus Sri Jiva did not hesitate to confer
upon him the title of Acarya. From that day he became famous as Srinivasa
Acarya amongst the Vaisnava community of Bengal. Srinivasa Acarya had
previously heard the glories of Sri Narottama dasa and was anxious to meet
him. Eventually Narottama arrived in Vrndavana and immediately upon meeting
each other, they became great friends. Sri Jiva advised Srinivasa and
Narottama to visit all the forests of Mathura and Vrndavana along with Sri
Raghava Gosvami, a brahmana from the South and intimate associate of Sri
Gaurasundara. Kavi Karnapura wrote that Raghava Pandita was Sri Campakalata
(the life of Sri Radha) in Krsna lila. Sri Narahari Cakravarti has given a
beautiful description of their travels in the fifth chapter of
Bhaktiratnakara.

After completing their travels to all the forests, Srinivasa and Narottama
returned to Sri Jiva Gosvami's place in Vrndavana. Around that time Sri Krsna
dasa (Syamananda prabhu) reached Vrndavana from Bengal. Krsna dasa was a
favorite disciple of Sri Hrdaicaitanya prabhu, and he himself had sent Krsna
dasa to receive instructions from Sri Jiva Gosvami. The devotees sat together
and listened as Krsna dasa conveyed the good news of the devotees of Bengal
and Orissa to Sri Jiva.

Krsna dasa, Srinivasa and Narottama became very intimate friends and studied
happily together under Sri Jiva Gosvami. Because these three devotees were
extremely dedicated, well-versed in the scripture, and completely renounced
they were chosen by the Gosvamis of Vrndavana to distribute the books of the
Gosvamis in Bengal, a task which was eagerly accepted by these three exalted
souls. In this way Sri Jiva's long cherished desire to distribute the
Gosvamis' books was eventually fulfilled. Srinivasa was appointed the chief of
this journey and their departure date was fixed on any day of the bright
fort-night in the month of Agrahayana (Nov.-Dec).

After seeking the permission of the Gosvamis, and worshipping Sri Govinda, Sri
Gopinatha and Sri Madana mohana, Sri Jiva Gosvami sent Srinivasa, Narottama
and Krsna dasa to Bengal with the books written by the Gosvamis. A few armed
guards were deputed to protect the vehicle which carried the precious books.
As the caravan moved on from Mathura to Bengal, many travellers followed along
behind the carts. At various places special arrangements were made to shelter
the traveling party, and they happily engaged in sankirtana and worshipped the
Lord wherever they stopped. Eventually the party arrived at the outskirts of
Vana Visnupura, which was ruled by a bandit leader named Vira Hamvira. When
the king was informed that a caravan was passing through Vana Visnupura on its
way to Bengal, carrying a cart filled with a valuable treasure, he at once
decided to attack the travelers and steal their treasure.

As the caravan plied on, unaware of the evil desires of the king, dusk
approached and they stopped near a lake for the night. In the evening the
three exalted Vaisnavas began ecstatic kirtana and the people of the nearby
village watched in amazement, astonished by their graceful dancing and
beautiful singing. Meanwhile, happily anticipating his grand victory, Vira
Hamvira remained alert, anxiously waiting for the devotees to retire for the
night. Eventually the Vaisnavas accepted prasada and then lay down around the
cart to rest. When they were sound asleep, the dacoits stealthily approached.
With great care they snatched the chest full of books and rushed to the inner
apartment of the king's palace. The king's astrologer had informed him that
the chest was filled with the most priceless treasure, thus he greedily gazed
at the chest with delight. Praising the robbers for a job well done, he
offered them beautiful cloths and valuable gifts.

Early in the morning the Vaisnavas awoke and were shocked to find the cart
empty. Their grief was unbearable. Rushing in all directions they frantically
tried to find some trace of the books, but their search was to no avail. They
were mad with despair, but after considerable time passed they managed to
console themselves thinking that Sri Govinda Deva would surely help them to
recover the books.

Meanwhile, the king opened the chest and found the books covered with valuable
cloths. When he saw Sri Rupa Gosvami's pearl like handwriting on the books,
Hamvira was suddenly freed from all past sins, his heart became purified and
swelled with loving sentiments. That night he had a wonderful dream; a
beautiful man smilingly told him not to worry, the owner of the books would
soon arrive and Hamvira should become his servant.

Srinivasa decided to send Narottama to Kheturi and Sri Krsna dasa to Amvika,
while he himself stayed in Visnupura to recover the lost books. At that time a
brahmana pandita from Visnupura, Sri Krsnavallava, happened to see Srinivasa.
Being charmed by his appearance, Sri Krsnavallava invited Srinivasa to his
house, where he was welcomed and worshipped respectfully. Krsnavallava, along
with several others attentively received spiritual guidance from Srinivasa,
and shortly thereafter many of them accepted initiation from him.

When Srinivasa happened to learn that the king was accustomed to listening to
Bhagavata readings daily at his court, he wanted to go to the king's palace to
read the Bhagavatam. Thus Krsnavallava took Srinivasa to the palace. When Vira
Hamvira saw the effulgent countenance of Srinivasa, he fell prostrate on the
floor and offered him scented flowers and garlands. Srinivasa then began
reciting from the Bhagavata in a sweet and melodious voice. Hearing his
excellent pronunciation and succinct explanation, everyone present, including
the King, was charmed and their hearts overflowed with loving sentiments.

After completing his Bhagavata reading, Srinivasa began chanting and dancing
in sankirtana. The King humbly worshipped the holy feet of Srinivasa Acarya
and repeatedly prayed for his mercy. Sri Acarya embraced the King and assured
him that Sri Gaurasundara would bestow His mercy upon him. Finally the king
brought forth the trunk full of missing books and falling on the ground,
offered himself, as well as the books, at the lotus feet of Sri Acarya.
Overwhelmed with happiness, Srinivasa showed his kindness to the king and
immediately sent news to Sri Jiva Gosvami in Vrndavana that the books had been
recovered.

Shortly thereafter Srinivasa took the books and went to Yajigrama, where he
narrated the whole story of their journey to the devotees. At that time
Srinivasa received a message from Navadvipa informing him of the demise of Sri
Visnupriya Thakurani. Grief-stricken, Srinivasa fell to the ground
unconscious. When the devotees eventually managed to pacify Sri Acarya,
another message suddenly arrived from Sri Raghunandana Thakura inviting
Srinivasa to Srikhanda. Without delay, Srinivasa immediately rushed to
Srikhanda. Upon seeing him, Sri Narahari Thakura, Sri Raghunandana Thakura and
the other devotees were filled with joy. Srinivasa worshipped the lotus feet
of all the associates of Mahaprabhu and told them the news of the Gosvamis in
Vrndavana.

At that time, Narahari Sarkara Thakura requested Srinivasa to marry, as it was
the desire of his mother. Srinivasa followed the order of his mother without
objection. After staying for sometime in Srikhanda, he went to Kantaka nagara
to visit Sri Gadadhara dasa Thakura, who welcomed him warmly with great
affection. Srinivasa spent a few days with Gadadhara, who happily listened to
the news of the Gosvamis in Vrndavana. Srinivasa then left for Yajigrama, but
before his departure, Gadadhara Thakura offered his blessings and valuable
advice.

As soon as Srinivasa arrived in Yajigrama, Sri Raghunandana began making
arrangements for his marriage to Draupadi, the beautiful daughter of a devout
brahmana living in Yajigrama. On the Akshya Tritiya day in the month of
Vaisaka (April-May), the marriage took place and afterwards Draupadi was
renamed Isvari. Some time later Gopala Cakravarti, as well as his two sons,
Syamadasa and Ramacandra, took initiation from Sri Acarya. Sri Narahari
Sarkara was very happy when he heard the news of Srinivasa's marriage.

Thereafter Srinivasa Acarya began teaching from the Gosvamis' books to his
disciples in Yajigrama. Dvija Haridasa's sons, Sridasa and Sri Gokulananda,
took initiation from Acarya and studied under him intently. Day by day
Srinivasa's popularity grew and many people came to Yajigrama to receive his
mercy.

One day while Srinivasa was engaged in devotional discussions with his
devotees at his house in Yajigrama, Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja, son of Sri
Ciranjiva Sen, passed by along with his newly wed bride. When Srinivasa Acarya
and Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja saw each other from a distance, feelings of love
suddenly arose in both of their hearts and they immediately desired to meet
one another. The following day Ramacandra Kaviraja went to the house of
Srinivasa and they meet each other with great delight. After a few days
Srinivasa initiated him in the Radha-Krsna mantra. Some time later Srinivasa,
along with a few devotees, again left Yajigrama for Vrndavana. Along the way
he visited Sri Visnupada padma in Gaya and then Kasi. There he joyfully met
Sri Candrasekhar and the other devotees. After spending two-three days in
Kasi, he traveled on to Mathura, where he visited the temple of Adi Kesava
after taking bath at Visrama Ghat. He then eagerly rushed to Vrndavana and met
Sri Jiva Gosvami, who was eagerly waiting for him. Sri Syamananda Prabhu also
arrived in Vrndavana from Puri and Sri Jiva embraced both of them happily.
However, they were both stricken with grief upon hearing of the demise of
Dvija Haridasa.

Srinivasa and Syamananda stayed in Vrndavana and studied the Sat-sandarbha
under the expert guidance of Sri Jiva Gosvami. During that time, Sri Jiva
began writing Sri Gopala Campu, and he read the mangalacarana slokas to
Srinivasa and Syamananda. After some time Sri Ramacandra arrived in Vrndavana
hoping to bring Srinivasa back to Gauda, as requested by the residents of
Gauda.

Srinivasa Acarya introduced Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja to Sri Jiva Gosvami, and
Ramacandra fell at his lotus feet. Sri Jiva embraced Ramacandra affectionately
and advised him to take darsana of Sri Radharamana, Sri Govinda, Sri Gopinatha
and the Gosvamis of Vrndavana. Thus Srinivasa and Syamananda happily took him
to various sacred places of Vraja. Eventually they arrived at the bhajan kutir
of Sri Raghunatha dasa Gosvami and Sri Krsna dasa Kaviraja at Radha kunda. The
Gosvamis were very pleased to observe Ramacandra's humility and devotion.

Later, as directed by Sri Jiva Gosvami, Srinivasa Acarya and Sri Syamananda
Prabhu traveled to Vana Visnupura on their way to Bengal. When king Vira
Hamvira saw Srinivasa, he danced in ecstacy and after worshiping his lotus
feet, immediately fed Srinivasa many varieties of foodstuff. Thus a grand
festival ensued in the king's palace. Sri Syamananda Prabhu was charmed by the
king's display of devotion. Srinivasa then initiated the king into the sacred
Radha Krsna mantra and gave him the name Sri Caitanya dasa. The king's son,
Dhadi Hamvira, also accepted initiation and was named Sri Gopala dasa.
Thereafter, through Vira Hamvira, Acarya Prabhu installed the Deity Sri
Kalacand and personally performed the abhisekha and puja.

After spending a few days in Vana Visnupura, Sri Syamananda Prabhu proceeded
towards Puri. Srinivasa also began preparations to leave for Yajigrama, but at
that time the king of Sikharesvara, Sri Harinarayana deva, invited him to his
house. Thus Sri Acarya and his associates spent some days with the king, where
he gave wonderful discourses from the Bhagavata. In this way many persons
there received the mercy of Srinivasa Acarya.

From Sikharesvara he traveled to Srikhanda. There, in the month of Agrahayana
(Nov-Dec), on the 11th day of the dark fortnight, Srinivasa received the
heartbreaking news of Sri Narahari Sarkara Thakura's demise. Srinivasa fell on
the ground unconscious and cried in lamentation. Sri Raghunandana Thakura was
also shocked by the departure of Sri Narahari Thakura, but was relieved to
some extent when he met Srinivasa. After spending a few days at Srikhanda, Sri
Acarya went to Kantaka nagara and was informed of the death of Sri Gadadhara
dasa Thakura in the month of Kartika (Oct-Nov), which was a shock difficult
for Srinivasa to bear.

After sometime Srinivasa managed to calm himself and traveled on to Yajigrama,
where he invited the devotees to his house for a grand festival in honor of
Sri Gadadhara. Then on the 11th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Magh
(Jan-Feb), he started for Kancana Gaida to observe the death ceremony of Sri
Dvija Haridasa, which was celebrated with great pomp. On that festival day,
Sridasa and Sri Gokulananda, the sons of Dvija Haridasa, received initiation
from Sri Acarya Prabhu.

After a few days, Srinivasa proceeded towards Kheturi to participate in the
grand festival arranged by Narottama Thakura on the Purnima day of Phalguna
(Feb-March). This festival was arranged by Sri Santosa Datta, the nephew and
disciple of Sri Narottama. Sri Jahnava mata herself attended this wonderful
festival. At that time the six Deities; Sri Gauranga, Sri Vallavikanta, Sri
Vrajamohana, Sri Krsna, Sri Radhakanta and Sri Radharamana, were installed.

After the festival, Srinivasa and Syamananda Prabhu went to Yajigrama where
another wonderful festival began in the house of Acarya Prabhu. A few days
later Sri Narottama Thakura also joined them. After some time, Sri Syamananda
Prabhu left for Orissa and Srinivasa Acarya, Sri Narottama and Sri Ramacandra
Kaviraja proceeded to Navadvipa. There they visited the house of Sri Gauranga,
where they introduced themselves to the aged Sri Isana Thakura and worshipped
his lotus feet. Isana Thakura embraced them warmly with great pleasure. At
that time Isana Thakura was the only resident in the house of Sri Gauranga
Mahaprabhu. The following day the devotees arranged to tour the sacred places
of Navadvipa with Isana Thakura as their guide. They spent the entire day
listening intently to the sweet pastimes of Sri Gaurasundara as told to them
by Isana. After completing the tour they worshipped Isana Thakura, tearfully
bade him farewell and returned to Srikhanda.

Shortly thereafter they received the news of Isana Thakura's departure from
this world, thus the devotees lamented loudly. In this way all the associates
of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in Navadvipa breathed their last one by one.

One day Sri Raghunandana Thakura sent a devotee to Yajigrama to bring Sri
Acarya. At once, Srinivasa rushed to Srikhanda and worshipped the lotus feet
of Sri Raghunandana Thakura, who in turn blessed Sri Acarya and wished him a
long life for the purpose of spreading the message of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
With these words he came before the Deities and offered his son Kanai to the
lotus feet of Sri Madana Gopala and Sri Gauranga Deva. The three following
days were spent entirely immersed in sankirtana. At the end of the third day,
Sri Raghunandana Thakura fixed his eyes on the Deities and breathed his last.
Kanai Thakura, Srinivasa Acarya and the other devotees could not endure the
pain of separation and fell unconscious on the ground. Eventually Kanai
Thakura managed to organize a grand festival in honor of his father and sent
Vaisnavas all around the country to invite everyone to the celebration.

On the festival day, the Vaisnavas assembled and began sankirtana in the
courtyard in front of Raghunandana Thakura's samadhi. The festival was so
ecstatic that it seemed as if Raghunandana himself had appeared to join in
their sankirtana. Srinivasa supervised the various activities of the festival
and at the end of the festival he, along with the other devotees, took leave
and went to Vana Visnupura to visit Vira Hamvira. There Srinivasa, surrounded
by many devotees, read from the Bhagavata and engaged in sankirtana in the
king's palace. At that time the king took pleasure in serving the devotees and
from that day Vana Visnupura became rightfully known as Visnupura. Taking
advantage of the situation, many persons took shelter of the lotus feet of
Srinivasa Acarya.

At that time one great devotee brahmana named Sri Raghava Cakravarti lived in
Gopalapura. He had a daughter named Sri Gaurangapriya, but unfortunately he
had not been able to arrange for her marriage. One night he dreamed that he
was giving his daughter's hand to Srinivasa Acarya. Raghava explained the
dream to his wife the following morning and they were both filled with
happiness. The brahmana then went to meet Srinivasa. After worshiping his
lotus feet, the brahmana stood humbly before Sri Acarya. Srinivasa could
understand his intention and smilingly asked the reason why he had come. The
brahmana then revealed his mind, as Sri Acarya listened smilingly. The
devotees were all very happy to hear his proposal and at last Sri Acarya
Prabhu agreed.

Vira Hamvira made arrangements to celebrate the marriage ceremony of Srinivasa
with great pomp. Thus Sri Raghava Cakravarti happily presented his daughter
with ornaments and nice dresses to Sri Acarya Prabhu. Thereafter Srinivasa
returned to Yajigrama with his newly wed wife. At that time Sri Jahnava mata
also arrived at Yajigrama on her way from Vrndavana, and came to the house of
Srinivasa. Seeing the beautiful and devoted wife of Srinivasa, Jahnava happily
took the bride on her lap. She showed great affection to both the two wives of
Srinivasa, then informed Srinivasa of the well-being of the Gosvamis of
Vrndavana. After spending a few happy days in the house of Sri Acarya, she
returned to Khardaha.

Srinivasa Acarya and his disciples lived happily in Yajigrama studying and
giving lectures on the Gosvami Grantha. Everyone who heard him speak was
enchanted by his divine appearance and wealth of spiritual knowledge. Even the
most notorious immoral persons could not avoid his influence and came before
him seeking his mercy.

Srinivasa, Sri Narottama and Sri Ramacandra were inseparable friends.
Srinivasa had three sons and three daughters. The daughters were Krsnapriya,
Hemalata and Phulapi Thakurani. The three sons were Vrndavana Vallava,
Radhakrsna and Sri Gatigovinda.

Sri Gatigovinda's son was Krsnaprasad Thakura and his son was Jagadananda
Thakura. Sri Jagadananda Thakura had two wives. From his first wife he had one
son, Yadavendra Thakura, and from his second wife he had five sons,
Radhamohana Thakura, Bhuvana mohana Thakura, Gaura mohana Thakura, Syama
mohana Thakura and Madana mohana Thakura. The descendants of Bhuvana mohana
Thakura are still living in the village of Manikyahara in the district of
Mursidabad.

