Shri Govidyapeetham

ll Hari Om ll

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Sadguru Shri Anirudha Bapu has created one of the greatest pilgrimage centre on 16 acres of land at Kothimbe, Karjat i.e. Govidyapeetham. It is mere half an hour drive from the city of Karjat (Raigad district) and can also be accessed from Panvel, Nerul and even via Kadav.

On 01/03/2001 Param Pujya Nandaai purchased the land and donated it to Sadguru Shri Aniruddha Upasna Trust for creation of Govidypeetham.

Within one year a hall i.e Shri Krishna Temple was erected along with 5 Dhyan Kutirs.

 On 08/04/2002 in the presence of Shri Aniruddha Bapu, Nandaai, Suchit dada, Samir dada and all the other devotees Shri Aniruddha Bapu brought the Govardhan Shri Krishna deity to the temple. On the very same day in the evening in the presence of Sadguru Bapu and Nandaai, Dhuni Kund was initiated and the flame was lit by Param Pujya Suchit dada 

An aerial view of topography presents it in the shape of the ear of a cow (Gokarna)

Objectives of  Govidyapeetham:  

1. Gopalan Vidya
2. Shri Govind Vidya
3. The study, research & development of our ancient art & culture.    

1.      Gopalan Vidya

The method of breeding of Gir cow initiated by Lord Balrama is researched & studied here. Cow breeding is done applying modern technology to understand & study the various facets  initiated by Lord Shri Krishna, for the development of the entire human race.

2.       Govind Vidya

The study of Lord  Shri Krishna's life,  strengths, power,  works and his philosophy means Govind Vidya.
One of the main aims of govidyapeetham , through the study of Govind Vidya is to spread the love of Shri Krishna to the entire universe.

3. To revive the ancient Indian Knowledge

To revive our old & ancient studies that have been forgotten over the ages like Govidya, Gomatividya,Gayatrividya and also some of our old shlokas (punyaphaldai mantra)  i.e Gosukta, Gomatimantra, Surabhimantra, Gayatrimantra.

The study of ancient form of warfare, yoga & exercise etc. will be also included in the curriculum.

Importance  of Shri Kshetra Govidyapeetham

1.      Govidya Abhyasak sabhagriha (Study Hall) i.e. Shri Krishna TempleThe first thing that captivates you on entering the sabnhagriha is the alluring Shri Krishna deity. The Govardhan parvat (Mountain) that has been lifted by Shri Krishna on his little finger stands for the promise that we are being protected by him.

In the sabhagriha while taking a parikrama (going around the deity), if we enter from the right side of the pillars we get the darshan of 10 gurus 

 

1. Akhil Vishwadhyaskh Bhagwan Abhinandan Dattatreya
2. Mahapran Vajrang Hanumant
3. Bhagwan Rishabh Devji
4. Shriguru Govindsinghji Maharaj
5. Sant Ramdas Swami
6. Shri Valmiki Rishi
7. Shri Ved Vyas
8. Shri Yagnavalkya Rishi
9. Vashishta Rishi
10. Shri Vidya Makarand Gopinathshastri Padhye

while going round  the parikrama on the left hand side  we get the darshan of the great saints of India.

 Govidyapeetham, located amidst  nature wherein a study of Modern Science, Indian Ayurvedic Shastra, Adhyatma Shastra along with Gopalan Vidya, Govind Vidya, Ancient Indian Study will be taken. The study has already begun under the guidance of Sadguru Shri Aniruddha.

2.      Pushkarini Thirthkunda  

This kund with the Muchkund and Kadamb trees in the centre is constructed in front of the sabhagriha & facing Shri Krishna. The sacred water of the abhishek performed on Shri Krishna is let into the kund.

3.      Garudstambh i.e. Papvimochak Stambh

Garud stambh (pillar/column) has been erected in front of the Shri Krishna temple and Pushkarini thirthkunda on a raised platform. On the Garudstambh bowing along the east & west direction facing Lord Shri Krishna & muchikunda tree is the Hanuman deity & bowing down along the north & south direction is the Garuda deity.

4. Dhyan kutir

Dhyan Kutir has been constructed in a hexagonal form with the flooring smeared with cowdung. This helps in becoming more focused and increases one’s concentration while meditating, and introspecting. The soul is cleansed off from the evils of anger, lust, jealousy, greed etc.thus indirectly increasing one’s bhakti (devotion) towards Sadguru.

5. Dhunimata

Dhunimata is like a mother who is awake at all hours to accept our positive as well as negative qualities to clean & purify. The Udi that the Dhuni mata gives us is nothing but Sadguru’s Benevolence.

 

6. TulsiVrindavan

On entering the Govidyapeetham, on the left side is the palm grove wherin is situated  the Tulsi-Vrindavan founded on the wish of Param Pujya Nandaai.  She has clearly promised that whoever takes the pradakshina (goes round the TulsiVrindavan in circular manner) while chanting   "Ghorkashtodharan Stotra" or praying, meditating on Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu will be forever protected without any fear or danger. 

   

7. Banyan Tree

The Banyan tree that stands at Shri Kshetra Govidyapeetham is more than a century old. The original owner believed that Shri Dattaguru resides at the base of the banyan tree & hence constructed a concrete circular platform under  the  tree and  bounded the entire area with a fence. The cows from the Goshala are left free to graze from 7.30 to 9.30 a.m. in this area.

8. Dwarkamai

Sadguru Bapu has renamed  Dwarkamai as "Kai Godh Guruchi Shala"  (Sweet and Loving School of my Sadguru!) At the time of opening & renaming of Dwarkamai, Sadguru Bapu had said that the walls of Dwarkamai have been plastered with Udi and this Dwarkamai is not just a replica of the Dwarkamai in Shirdi, but it stands for the strength and power of Shri Sai Baba's Dwarkamai.  Bapu has given us a promise/word that  "Whenever you sit in Dwarkamai and meditate (dhyan - chintan – adhyayan) by looking into Baba's eyes your bhakti (devotion) will get the required power." 

9. Digvijaya Paduka

In the shape of a tortoise, this place reminds of the ‘Kurmaavataar’. Eight pillars support the main dais inside this structure. Uttering the words ‘Hari Om’, Sadguru Shreeaniruddha conveyed sacred and divine vibrations into these pillars, filling thereby the entire place with purity and sanctity. 

 

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