Nigamananda Paramahansa
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Swami Nigamananda Paramahansa (born Nalinikanta Chattopadhyay; 18 August 1880.
Nigamananda was born into a
Nigamananda achieved
In 1912, on the eve of Akshaya Tritaya, an event took place with the laying of the foundation of Shanti Ashram at Kokilamukh, Assam. Within the ashram, Thakur himself founded the space known as the Gurubrhama Gaadi, which served as a focal point for devotees. Adherents from any religious tradition could come together to engage in their spiritual practices.
As an ascetic affiliated with the title of Saraswati under the Sringeri Math, Thakur named his ashram as "Saraswat Math". This nomenclature supported his spiritual lineage and also conveyed his reverence for the goddess Saraswati.
After retiring from Saraswata Math, Nigamananda spent the last fourteen years of his life in
Life
Childhood, studies and service life (1880–1901)
At his birth, Nigamananda was named Nalinikanta (নলিনীকান্ত, ନଳିନୀକାନ୍ତ, नलिनीकान्त - in
In 1895, he entered
Turning point
Until he lost his wife, Nalinikanta had seen death as the end, but losing her led him to believe that there must be life after death.
Spiritual experience (1902–1905)
I had ramble like a mad chap caring little for bodily comforts for god and guru(master). God never descended for a moment to assist me. The day I traced my guru and received His blessings, things turned in my favour. Prior to that although I had undertaken various practices they did not yield any result. As soon as I come under the guidance of my gurudev(master) whatever practices I followed, I got success in each of them. It is therefore very importance that a blessing of
One night, Nalinikanta dreamed of a
Satchidananda directed Nigamananda to undertake pilgrimages to the four institutions (Char Dham) of religious seats and to realize the significance of each, as the Hindus held these places of worship sacred.[37] After these pilgrimages, he returned to the ashram.
On his arrival at the ashram, Sachidananda reviewed Nigamananda's pilgrimages and stated: "My boy, you have travelled widely and seen the religious places and acquired knowledge and experience. All that I had to teach you has been accomplished but it is for you now to put my teachings into practice. You have to experience for yourself the truth of your being and this can only be done through concerted efforts as well as the practice and observance of
Nigamananda then went out to seek a guru. In 1903, he met a "yogi guru" (
(The place where the "Nirvikalpa samadhi" was experienced by Swami Nigamananda has been identified. Assam Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik inaugurated the Nirbikalpa Sidhi Sthal of Swami Nigamananda at Nilachal Hills in Kamakhya Dham, Guwahati on 20 December 2012.[47][48])
In 1904, he was in Kashi (now known as
Nigamananda's long and continued search for his guru, resembled the search undertaken by his future disciples to find him.[53][54][55]
Recognition as paramahamsa (1904)
In 1904, Nigamananda went to
Jagadguru Sankaracarya endorsed this response and recognized Nigamananda as one who had achieved spiritual enlightenment.[61] Jagadguru conferred him with the title "Paramahamsa" and was known as "Paribrajakacharay Paramahansa Shree Mad Swami Nigamananda Saraswati Deva" (परिब्राजकचार्य परमहंस श्री मद स्वामी निगमानंद सरस्वती देव).[62][63][64]
Death (1935)
Nigamananda spent the last fourteen years of his life in
His ashram at Halisahar,[2][67][68] Saraswata Matha (previously Shanti Ashram) in Jorhat and Sundarbans are places of pilgrimage.[69][70]
Mission
Nigamananda's mission was to propagate
In order to realize these objectives he enjoined his devotees to "lead an ideal family life" (आदर्श गृहस्थ जीवन गठन), to combine the power of spiritual associations (संघ शक्ति प्रतिष्ठा) and "to share or exchange spiritual feelings among the disciples" (भाव विनिमय).[72][73]
Jayaguru (जयगुरु ଜୟଗୁରୁ জয়গুরু)
To achieve the above objectives, he initiated thousands of interested men and women of all walks of life and taught them his spiritual practices. They were devoid of sectarian bias in that they did not provide a complete package of worship, prayer and meditation. He encouraged his disciples to meet periodically in groups (
He instructed them to read spiritual books and devise ways and means for managing
Philosophy and teachings
Nigamananda was a
Nigamananda's teachings were that guru and
Nigamananda's philosophy and teachings as per Chetanananda Saraswati are explained here:
Avatar and Sadguru
Nigamananda never admitted that he was God-incarnate or an
Sadguru, Jagadguru and God
According to Nigamananda the disciple should take his Guru to be the Jagadguru (or the World Master, the Purushottama) and not an ordinary human being, in tune with Krishna's statement in the Bhagavad Gita:[82]
He who truly knows My birth and activities to be divine is not born again but attains to Me –
Bhagavadgeeta (4.9).[83]
Order of spiritual attainments
According to Nigamananda, the theory of self-realization requires expanding the individual self to the status of the universal self. The expansions can be practiced only by the competent among the aspirant
Having realized the state of oneness with the supreme self or Parabrahman and attaining tranquility in spirit, the aspirant neither grieves nor desires and regarding all beings as alike he attains supreme devotion to Me -
Bhagavadgeeta (18.54).[87]
Reconciliation of monistic and dualistic pursuits
Unlike saints who recognized and preached a diversity of doctrines for self / God realisation and offered multiple paths to attain them, Nigamananda suggested the realisation of the oneness of self and the supreme universal self (or
For most aspirants, the path is one of devotion to the spiritual master (Sadguru) who initiates them. Rendering personal service to the Master and invoking his grace through prayers, chanting and simple meditation are the modes of spiritual practice for them. They will acquire non-dualistic realization that their Master is a realized soul (Brahmajnani-ब्रह्मज्ञानी) and experience bliss due to intense love for him over the course of time, when they are enabled to participate in his Leela (love play-लिला) for helping others.
Nigamananda pointed out that the path shown by
In this way, Nigamananda reconciled the two contradictory creeds of Shankaracharya and Gauranga who advocated the principle and practice of apparent duality between the devotee and God. Nigamananda pointed out that in the path of devotion and love the aspirant has to subdue or tame his ego and hence he attains to the same stage as that of the monastic aspirant whose ego loses its identity on attaining to his goal. In the former case, the devotee's individuality is reduced to a trifle, overpowered by personal god-consciousness, whereas in the latter the aspirant loses his self-consciousness in the ocean of impersonal universal consciousness.[89]
- Jnanachakra[90]
Nigamananda pointed out that although the doctrine of monastic vedanta philosophy treats the supreme reality in terms of oneness of individual and universal consciousness, it does not explain the structure of the material creation that is addressed by
This latter does not treat the supreme reality as well. Similarly, whereas Christianity emphasizes service and surrender as means to God realization, the Indian philosophy of
By means of a Jnanachakra (ज्ञानचक्र)
Other key teachings
Other key teachings of Nigamananda as stated by Chetnananda Saraswati are:
- Spiritual liberation requires the help of a liberated person (a Master Sadguru or simply Guru). In the Hindu scriptures that person is known as Guru. Without his grace or favor none can make progress. He who has attained the ultimate reality (Paramatman or Brahman) as one and the same as himself (the Atman) is the Guru.[100]
- The Guru cannot be equated in importance to formal learning, pilgrimage or divinity. No other is more worthy of respect.
- The Guru is the embodiment of what the Vedanta teaches – the individual self (the Atman) is one and the same as the cosmic self (Paramatman or Brahman).
- A Sadguru never curses anyone. Even his anger helps the disciple. The advantage of depending on a Sadguru is unique and is superior to depending on God because God never materializes to give instructions.
- The Guru and the disciple are inseparable in a way. The Guru cannot exist without being a part of a true disciple's personality or character.
- The two pathways to liberation are by initiation into and observation of the austerities of sannyasa yoga or by service to a Sadguru. The former is extremely arduous – the disciple must in a sense die. In other words, he must lose body consciousness. But if one unconditionally loves the Guru by way of rendering service to him sincerely, spiritual liberation may be obtained relatively easily.
- Nothing substantial can be achieved without Guru's grace.
- The mantra that Guru gives during initiation and the disciple's chosen divinity (or Ista) are the same. Unless the Guru becomes the chosen divinity, the mantra received loses its power.[101][102]
- Acquisition of disciples is not Guru's profession; it is his heart's inspiration. The Guru cares for and guides the disciple hoping that one day the disciple will get spiritually enlightened.
Yoga, theories and techniques
The following theories are collected from the Oriya book Shri Shri Thakur Nigamananda (श्री श्री ठाकुर निगमानंद) and the writer, Durga Charan Mohanty-Banamali Dash:
Theory of jibanamukta upasana
One of Nigamananda's major precepts was the theory of
Karmic theory
According to Nigamananda, karma is of three kinds viz. kriyaman, sanchita and prarbdha. Enjoying the results of one's labour while alive is kriyaman; death before enjoyment produces sanchita
On death
Nigamananda said that one should remember that death is coming. Before working on good or evil deeds one should also remember that death is not far off. Contemplating death drives away the desire for sensual pleasure and evil thoughts and stops acts of injustice. Attachment to wealth and relations will then diminish. Earthly matters remain even after departure from this world. Only spiritual wealth remains as an asset to the individual. Those who have puffed with pride on account of their accomplishments will submit to the God of death when that hour comes. Drunk with pride, some persons ill-treat their brethren. They will be left in the deserted crematory ground with the beasts and birds waiting to feast upon their flesh. Thinking of this will drive evil thoughts from the mind.[107]
Yoga
Nigamananda wrote a great deal on Yoga. His theories and techniques can be found in his book "Yogi Guru".[108][109][110] Samples:
Hatha yoga and Laya yoga
Dharana and dhyan
Nigamananda taught that the breathing system is connected with the intricate workings of the mind. Therefore, practice of pranayama leads to calmer breathing and thereby maintains tranquility of mind. Mind is subjected to forces of disturbed thoughts owing to irregular breathing. He said "I had applied myself to the higher practices of yoga, thereafter, i.e. dharana and dhyan (meditation)". The sadhaka is likely to peril his life if he does not take assistance of another during these advanced practices. During Dhāraṇā, the sadhaka experiences his own progress and when the estimated height in sadhana is achieved, he enters into successive steps of progress. While being absorbed in the practice of dhyan, the sadhaka may cross over to the state of samadhi. When he achieves this state of consciousness is not predictable. Until samadhi, the sadhaka gropes in the darkness aided by Guru.[113][114]
Sampragyant samadhi
Nigamananda pointed out that if earlier practices are perfected, the succeeding steps yield lasting results. The sadhaka enters samadhi as a matter of his own experience, including the awakening of
Works
Institutions founded
Garohill Yoga Ashram
Nigamananda founded his first Yoga Ashram in 1905 (1312 BS) at Kodaldhoa in Garo Hills, which is called now "Garohill-Yogashrama" (गारोहिल योगाश्रम). His famous book "Yogi Guru" (योगिगुरु), was written and composed here in 14 days.[16][18][119][120]
Saraswata Matha
Nigamananda founded Shanti Ashram (शांति आश्रम) in 1912 at Jorhat to fulfill his three missions, to propagate Sanatana Dharma (spreading eternal religion), spreading true education and serve everybody as god incarnate.
He took a plot of land of Jorhat in
Retirement
Nigamananda initiated ten devout disciples into
100 Years of Saraswata Matha (1912–2011)
This
Nigamananda said, this matha is very dear to my heart, I can sacrifice my life hundred times for the sake of this matha.[129]
Nilachala Saraswata Sangha
Nigamananda accepted Jagannatha culture and advised his disciples to worship him according to their state/country's culture. He believed that Lord Jagannath is the "symbol of truth".[130][131]
The day
Guru Braham Ashrams
Nigamananda established Guru Brahama Ashrams (गुरु ब्रह्म आश्रम) where people from any faith can come and pray in their own ways.
He instituted five Ashrams in five divisions of
Nigamananda installed Jagat Gurus Ashan (जगत गुरु आसन), in 1915 at Kokilamukh, Jorhat, Assam
Other foundations
Followers of Nigamananda run Nigamananda Education Centers in Orissa,[139] also schools and educational institutions around India.
Publications
Saraswata Granthavali
Nigamananda wrote and published a series of books, known collectively as Saraswata Granthavali (सारस्वत ग्रंथावली). These are Brahmacharya Sadhan (ब्रह्मचर्य साधन), Yogiguru (योगिगुरु), Tantrikguru (तांत्रिकगुरु), Jnaniguru (ज्ञानीगुरु), and Premikguru (प्रेमिकगुरु) which dealt with the fundamentals of almost all modes of sadhana (spiritual practice) prevalent in
Arya Darpan
Nigamananda also published Arya Darpan (आर्य दर्पण),
Thakurer Chithi
Advising his disciples, Nigamananda wrote letters, from which one hundred are collected in a book called Thakurer Chithi (ठाकुरेर चिठी). This information was published in a Calcutta magazine Modern Review, founded by Ramananda Chatterjee, on 26 December 1938.[147] Other Nigamananda collections are Maayer Kripa (मायेर कृपा),[148] Vedanta Vivek (वेदांत विवेक)[149] and Tattvamala (तत्वमाला).
Bhakta Sammilani
Nigamananda conducted an annual conference called
Nigamananda categorized Bhakta Sammilani into "Sarbabhouma" (Country wide or सार्बभौम भक्त सम्मिलनी) and "Pradeshika (State wide or प्रादेशिक भक्त सम्मिलनी.) The first "Sarbabhouma Bhakta Sammilani" was established by him at Kokilamukh in 1915.
Nigamananda set a different prayer day for women disciples where they alone could participate and exchange their views.
He said in one sammilani, "my devotees are fully aware that I am pleased to see them congregated in this sammilani, once in a year during X-mas. Such gathering would bring fame to the maths and it would also do good to the world at large".[156]
Legacy
Mohanty became Nigamananda's disciple and wrote books for Nigamananda's establishment Nilachala Saraswata Sangha and translated Nigamananda's Bengali books into Odia. Under Mohanty's encouragement, more than 100 ashrams operate in Odisha. Mohanty continued to spread the message of Nigamananda until his death on 7 December 1985.[157]
Nigamananda's birthday is celebrated every year on
See also
- Indian Yogis
- Sri Anirvan
- Durga Charan Mohanty
- Nigamananda Bidyapitha
- Modern Review
Further reading
Books
- Bengali
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. Yogī guru (in Bengali).
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. Gyānī guru (in Bengali).
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. Tantrika guru (in Bengali).
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. Premika guru (in Bengali).
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. Vedanta Viveka (in Bengali).
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa (1910). Bramhacharya Sadhan (in Bengali).
- Odia
- Banamali Dash; Durga Charan Mohanty. ଶ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ ଠାକୁର ନିଗମାନନ୍ଦ (in Odia). Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. ଯୋଗୀଗୁରୁ (in Odia). Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. ଜ୍ଞାନୀ ଗୁରୁ (in Odia). Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. ତାନ୍ତ୍ରିକ ଗୁରୁ (in Odia). Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. ପ୍ରେମିକ ଗୁରୁ (in Odia). Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. ବେଦାନ୍ତ ବିବେକ (in Odia). Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. ବ୍ରହ୍ମଚର୍ଯ୍ୟ ସାଧନ (in Odia). Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa. ତତ୍ତ୍ଵମାଳା (in Odia). Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Chidānanda. ମାଆଙ୍କ କୃପା (in Odia). Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- English
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa (1989). Tantrika guru. Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa (1989). Gyānī guru. Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa (1989). Premika guru. Nilachala Saraswata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa (1963). Yogī guru. Nilachala Sarasvata Sangha.
- Swami Nigamānanda Paramahansa (1969). Brahamacharya Sadhana. Nilachala Sarasvata Sangha.
Libraries
- English Literature
- The divine universal gospels of Sri Nigamananda National Library, Ministry of Culture, Government of India (Call No. E 294.598 D 496)
- Sadguru Nigamananda: a spiritual biography / Moni Bagchee Hathi Trust Digital Library
- Sadguru Nigamananda openlibrary.org
- Bengali Literature
- Premika Guru Author: Paramhansa, Nigamananda, West Bengal Public Library Network
- Yogi Guru Author: Paramhansa, Nigamananda, West Bengal Public Library Network
Letters
- Thakurer Chithi (ठाकुरेर चिठी) A collection of 100 letters written by Swami Nigamananda Paramahansa to his disciples, The Modern review (page 337)
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a blessing of guru is very essential for success in spiritual sadhana
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Sanatan Dharma which is eternal and changeless. Another aim is to impart proper Education....
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One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode, O Arjuna.
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One who is thus transcendentally situated at once realizes the Supreme Brahman. He never laments nor desires to have anything; he is equally disposed to every living entity. In that state he attains pure devotional service unto Me.
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Guru and Ista (deity) are one and the same
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No difference is supposed to exist between the guru and the ista
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The main center is situated at Kokilamukha (Assam)....
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- ^ (Events) - Swami Nigamananda's Sarbabhouma Bhakta Sammilani & PradeshikaBhakta Sammilani
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External links
- Works by or about Nigamananda Paramahansa at Internet Archive
- Nigamananda, A site developed by absmath.org, dedicated to his life, works, teachings and philosophy.
- Sri Sri Thakur Nigamananda Nigam Sudha, A site dedicated to his Life, vaani, Ideals, Philosophy, Sammilani, Sangha, Written Books and about ABS Math(Assam Banigiya Saraswata Matha, Jorhat).
- Sri Sri Thakur Nigamananda NSS, A site dedicated to his Life, vaani, Ideals, Philosophy, Sammilani, Sangha, Written Books and about ABS Math(Assam Banigiya Saraswata Matha, Jorhat).