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Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math

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1316

Our Moola Guru

Shriman Madhwacharya

Shriman Madhvacharya, also known as Srimad Ananda Tirtha Bhagavatpadacharya or Shree Purnaprajna Tirtha, a Jagadguru, is the chief proponent of the Dvaita school of Vedanta.

They were a prolific writer and left behind a vast body of work on Hindu philosophy, known as Sarvamoola, which includes commentaries and critiques on interpretations from other schools of thought. Srimadacharya's Brahma-Sutra-Bhashya, a commentary on the Brahma Sutras of Bhagavan Vedavyasa, is regarded as one of the foremost works in Dvaita Siddhanta. They are considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Hinduism, and their teachings continue to be effective, enduring over time without opposition or error.

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1501

The Tenth Pontiff

Shreemad Ramachandra Teerth

The tenth guru in the Palimaru Matha lineage, was a great scholar who upheld the glory of Madhva philosophy by defeating rivals in debates. They led the matha for around 20 years.

Lineage of Gurus of Partagali Math

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THE BEGINNING

Shreemad Narayan Teerth

As per the advice of Lord Shri Rama, Shreemad Ramachandra Teerth initiated a vatu name Madhava into sanyasa in Shaka 1397, Manmatha Samvatsara, on Chaitra Shukla Dvitiya, and gave him the name Shreemad Narayan Teerth. This marked the beginning of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, which is regarded as the symbol of Saraswat identity and a unifying center for their collective heritage.

1475

Second Pontiff

Shreemad Vasudev Teerth

Shreemad Vasudev Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji led the Guru Peetha for less than a year. They initiated Shreemad Jeevottam Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji to sanyasa on Magha Shukla Chaturdashi. During his Teerthayatra, they attained Haripada at Pandharapura on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya in Sri Saka 1440.

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1517

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Third Pontiff

Shreemad Jeevottama Teerth

They were the third Peethadhipati and led the Matha for about 70 years from Sri Saka 1439. After the Matha was established in Gokarna Kshetra by Shreemad Jeevottam Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji, the Gurupeetha came to be called Gokarna Matha. Due to their immense contribution in the growth of the Matha and the samaj, their name got attached to the Matha name, and it came to be known as Gokarna Jeevottama Matha.

1518

Fourth Pontiff

Shreemad Purushottam Teerth

Shreemad Purushottam Teerth Swamiji were a highly learned and erudite scholar. To guide the Gowd Saraswat Brahmin samaj in performing nitya and naimittika karmas, P.P. Swamiji authored Karma Siddhanta, a widely used reference text. They also composed a second grantha titled Sannyasa Paddhati.

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1588

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Fifth Pontiff

Shreemad Anujeevottam Teerth

Shreemad Anujeevottam Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji spent their time in Goa during Portuguese infiltration and spread Sriman Madhwacharya’s Siddhanta. With public support, they established a branch Matha at Dicholi, far from Gokarna. This shows how Vaishnava Siddhanta took root in Goa. Swamiji ruled for 50 years and travelled extensively across Goa.

1588

Sixth Pontiff

Shreemad Ramachandra Teerth

Shreemad Ramachandra Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji received sanyasa deeksha in Gokarna on Sri Saka 1549, Prabhava Samvatsara, Kartika Shukla Navami. After their guru attained Haripada, they led Gurupeetha and the Samsthana for 27 years. They founded the Kendra Matha in Partagali, Goa and the matha at Rivona, Goa.

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1637

Guruparampara

Shreemad Ramachandra Teerth

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1475

THE BEGINNING

Shreemad Narayan Teerth

YEAR

1517

Second Pontiff

Shreemad Vasudev Teerth

YEAR

1518

three Pontiff

Shreemad Jeevottam Teerth

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1588

four Pontiff

Shreemad Purushottam Teerth

YEAR

1588

three Pontiff

Shreemad Anujeevottam Teerth

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1637

six Pontiff

Shreemad Ramachandra Teerth

From Harmony to Heritage

It all started 700 years ago,
in the 13th century...

This is the story of how a dream and a divine sign led to the foundation of one of the most sacred places for the Gowd Saraswat Brahmin Vaishnava community.

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Let’s take you on an extraordinary journey through the history of how this sacred Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math came into existence.

1475

Shreemad Ramachandra Teerth, 10th Peethadhipati in the lineage of Sri Palimaru Matha, gave sanyasa deeksha to a vatu named Madhava from Gowd Saraswat Bhrahmin community, in Srisaka 1397 Manmatha Samvatsara, Chaitra Shukla Dvitiya, and named them Shreemad Narayana Teerth, conferring all the required rights. The Lord Rama vigraha was given to Shreemad Narayan Teerth in Badari Kshetra which lead to establishment of Shree Math, renowned as the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math.

1656

In the holy town of Gokarna, Shreemad Ramchandra Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji, the sixth Peethadhipati were resting in deep meditation/sleep. That night, something extraordinary happened. Lord Vishnu appeared in P.P. Swamiji’s dream and revealed that a special place existed behind the Gokarna Math, where the idols of the Lord were buried and needed to be retrieved. They were instructed to dig at that exact location to find them.

When P.P. Swamiji woke up the next day, they wasted no time. Along with the disciples they started digging at the exact spot as advised in the dream. The stone idols of Lord Hanuman, Brhata Lakshmana, Lord Ramachandra and Seeta devi were found

P.P. Swamiji decided to place the idols in the Gokarna Math. But, before they could begin, another vision was received by Swamiji. Lord Vishnu said that the temple was not meant to be built in Gokarna. Instead, the idols were to be carried towards the North, and the location where they became too heavy to lift any further would be the place for their final establishment.

Thus, the journey towards the north commenced, with devotees carrying the idols with great devotion. After miles of walking, they reached a village called Poingunin.

The Idols became very heavy and could not be carried any further. It seemed like this was the place. But PP Swamiji wasn’t convinced. The particular location didn’t feel conducive for establishment of a Math.

So, once again, they turned to Lord Rama for guidance. That day, Lord Rama came as an ordinary saint and assured P.P. Swamiji that, at the break of sunrise, worship the Kamdhenu (White Cow) and she would lead you the way.

At sunrise, as foretold, the sacred cow appeared. P.P. Swamiji, recognizing the sign, worshiped the cow, and followed her as she began to walk towards the East.

After covering a few kms, at the bottom of the mountain, on the riverbank of Kushavati, something miraculous happened.

The sacred cow bowed down and began to pour milk onto the land, a sight unseen before. This was it. This was the divine confirmation. This brought immense happiness to the face of Shri Ramchandra Teerth.

Parampoojya Shreemad Ramachandra Teerth Swamiji, installed the idols of the Lord Bhratasahita Shree Seetapati Ramachandra. Since then this place has been the Kendra Math of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math.

The Kushavati River itself is said to have a deep mythological connection. It is believed that Shri Bramhadev from his oblong water pot (Kamandalu) had carefully sprinkled water to construct this river so that when Lord Rama and Lakshman set out in search of Sita, they would have a place to rest. The divine forces created this river to give them shelter and water.