About Us
We are an independent registered 501(c) non-profit religious organization, formerly Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies, dedicated to cultivating rāgānugā-bhakti and loving service to Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
Who We Are
Gokul Bhavan Gauḍīya Maṭha follows the teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in the line of the Six Gosvāmīs of Vṛndāvana, under the Śrī Brahma-Madhva-Gauḍīya Sampradāya. We are an independent organization and are not affiliated with or controlled by any other institution.
Our purpose is to help sincere seekers, devotees, families, and communities cultivate rāgānugā-bhakti centered on loving service to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, under the guidance of Śrī Guru and the Gauḍīya guru-paramparā. Through our programs, devotees of all ages and stages of life are supported in deepening their sādhana, Vaiṣṇava character, and spiritual understanding. The seven foundational pillars of this path are presented in our Kṛṣṇa-bhakti page.
Through regular classes, weekly global programs, satsaṅgas, children and youth enrichment, devotional media, book distribution, spiritual counseling, and service opportunities, we seek to create an environment where devotees can deepen faith, strengthen sādhana, develop Vaiṣṇava character, and progress toward the ultimate goal of life: pure loving service to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa.
A major part of our service is reaching those who need spiritual encouragement, guidance, and hope. Our prison ministry serves hundreds of prisons and many participating inmates, bringing transformation through books, correspondence, devotional programs, and personal care. Gokul Bhavan also supports devotional arts, translations, multimedia teachings, software and mobile app development for devotional education, and outreach programs across India, the United States, Nigeria, and beyond.
Our Mission
Our mission is to nurture sincere devotional life for all ages by:
- Sharing the teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Śrīla Gurudeva, and the Gauḍīya guru-paramparā with sincerity and compassion
- Helping devotees cultivate rāgānugā-bhakti through hearing, chanting, remembrance, sevā, and satsaṅga
- Supporting children, youth, adults, elders, families, and seekers in building lives centered on devotion to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa
- Creating regular opportunities for hari-kathā, kīrtana, nāma-japa, scripture study, festivals, and devotional service
- Encouraging strong Vaiṣṇava character, humility, discipline, compassion, responsibility, and spiritual purpose
- Preparing devotees to advance in sādhana and move steadily toward the ultimate goal of life: pure loving service to the Divine Couple
- Providing moral, devotional, and community support to devotees, families, inmates, and sincere seekers
- Extending bhakti through prison sevā, children and youth programs, devotional media, translations, book distribution, technology, and global outreach
Our Founder
Founder
Yugācārya Śrīla Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja
Yugācārya Śrīla Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja is the revered founder and guiding inspiration of Gokul Bhavan Gauḍīya Maṭha. A renowned ācārya in the Śrī Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition, he dedicated his life to sharing the teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and the path of pure devotion to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa.
Through his profound hari-kathā, extensive writings, and compassionate guidance, he inspired devotees around the world to cultivate bhakti rooted in humility, service, and loving remembrance of the Divine Couple. Gokul Bhavan Gauḍīya Maṭha continues to serve under his divine guidance, preserving and sharing his teachings for the spiritual benefit of all.
Our Teacher
Teacher
Bhagavati Kanti Dasa
M.Tech (IIT) · Ph.D
Bhagavati Kanti Dasa, Ph.D. is an initiated disciple of Yugācārya Śrīla Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja and the founder of Gokul Bhajan Gauḍīya Maṭha. Fully dedicated to serving Śrīla Gurudeva's mission, he has established and nurtured temples and saṅgas in India, Nigeria, USA, and other communities, creating spiritual homes where devotees can gather, learn, and practice bhakti.
As the main preacher for ongoing weekly programs, he regularly teaches Śrīla Gurudeva's books to a global audience, helping devotees understand and apply the teachings of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism and the path of rāgānugā-bhakti in their daily lives. His service extends beyond traditional classroom learning into highly transformative programs, including prison sevā, youth camps, children's enrichment, devotional media, Tamil translations of Śrīla Gurudeva's books, and bhajans. He pioneered the adoption of latest information technology via development of devotional software, mobile apps, and multimedia solutions for the outreach.
Through his tireless service and outreach to remote and underserved communities, including Nigeria and prison communities, he continues to inspire children, families, inmates, devotees, and sincere seekers to grow in loving devotion to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa.
Our Saṅgas
Gokul Bhavan Gauḍīya Maṭha supports saṅgas and devotional communities in India, the United States, Nigeria, and other regions. These saṅgas provide opportunities for devotees and families to gather for hari-kathā, kīrtana, devotional study, children's programs, festivals, and service.
For local program details, addresses, and contact information, please visit our Contact page.