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Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math

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1316

Our Aadi Guru

Shriman Madhwacharya

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

He was 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. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Hinduism, and his teachings continue to be effective, enduring over time without opposition or error.

Madhvacharya, also known as Srimad Ananda Tirtha Bhagavatpadacharya or Shree Purnaprajna Tirtha, a Jagadguru, is the chief proponent of the Dvaita school of Vedanta. He was 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. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Hinduism, and his teachings continue to be effective, enduring over time without opposition or error.

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1501

THE eleventh seer

Shri Ramachandra Teertha

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

Lineage of Gurus of Partagali Math

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THE BEGINNING

Shri Narayan Teertha

As per the advice of Shri Rama, Shri Ramachandra Teertha initiated Madhava into sanyasa in Shaka 1397, Manmatha Samvatsara, on Chaitra Shukla Dviteeya, and gave him the name Sriman Narayana Teertha. 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

Shri Vasudeva Teertha

Shri Vasudeva Teertha led the Peetha for less than a year. He initiated Shri Jeevottama Teertha to sanyasa on Magha Shukla Chaturdashi. During his Teerthayatra, he attained Haripada at Pandharapura on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya in Sri Saka 1440.

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1517

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Third Pontiff

Shri Jeevottama Teertha

He was the third Acharya and led the Matha for about 70 years from Sri Saka 1439. After the Matha was established in Gokarna Kshetra by Shri Jeevottama Teertha, the Gurupeetha came to be called Gokarna Matha. As he was the cause for the growth of the Matha and the samaj, his name was added, and it came to be known as Gokarna Jeevottama Matha.

1518

Fourth Pontiff

Shri Purushottama Teertha

Srimad Purushottama Teertha Swamiji was a highly learned and erudite scholar. To guide the Gauda Saraswata society in performing nitya and naimittika karmas, Swamiji authored Karma Siddhanta, a widely used reference text. He also composed a second grantha titled Sannyasa Paddhati.

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1588

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Fifth Pontiff

Shri Anujeevottama Teertha

Srimad Anujeevottama Teertha spent his time in Goa during Portuguese infiltration and spread Sriman Madhwa Siddhanta. With public support, he 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

Shri Ramachandra Teertha

Shri Ramachandra Teertha, the shishya of Srimad Anujeevottama Teertha,

received sanyasa deeksha in Gokarna on Sri Saka 1549, Prabhava Samvatsara, Kartika Shukla Navami. After his guru attained Haripada, he led Gurupeetha and the Samsthana for 27 years. He founded the Matha in Partagali, Goa.

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1637

Guruparampara

Shri Ramachandra Teerth

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1475

THE BEGINNING

Shri Narayan Teerth

As per Shri Rama's advise Shri Ramachandra teerth initiated Madhava in sanyasa in Srisaila 1397 Manmatha samvatsara, Chaitra Shukla Dviteesya and named Him as Sriman Narayana teertha. That was the beginning of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math which is considered as the entity of Saraswat identity and the rallying point for their unification.

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1517

Second Pontiff

Shri Vasudev Teerth

Sri Vasudeva teertha ruled only for a short time of less than a year. Swamiji initiated Sri Jeevottama teerth on Magha shukla chaturdashi.During teerthayatra Swamiji attained haripada in Pandharapura on Vaishakha shukla tritiya on Sri Saka 1440.

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1518

three Pontiff

Shri Jeevottam Teerth

As the maha was founded in Gokarna kshetra region the Math at Bhatkal came to be called Gokarn matha. As Sri Jeevottama teertha founded a Math in Gokarn Jeevottama was added to the name. Shree Jeevottam Teerth was the third Acharya of the Mutt. Sri Jeevottama teertha ruled for a long time Srisaka 1439 about 70 years Swamiji was Gurupeethadhipati.

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1588

four Pontiff

Shri Purushottam Teerth

Srimad Purushottama teerth Swamiji was highly learned and an erudite personality. To guide the Gauda Saraswata Society to perform nitya and naikittika karmas, HH Sri Swamiji composed "कर्म सिद्धान्त" which is a popular reference book for us. A second grantha penned by Sri Swamiji is "संन्यास पद्धतिः"

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1588

three Pontiff

Shri Anujeevottama Teerth

Srimad Anujeevottama teertha spent His time in Goa which was infiltrated by the Portugese and spread Sriman Madhwa Siddhanta. With the help of the people Swamiji built a Branch Math in Dicholi ,a place far away from Gokarn. It indicates that Sri Swamiji spread Vaishnava Siddhanta which took hold in Goa. Swamiji ruled for a long period of 50 years and travelled often in Goa.

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1637

six Pontiff

Shri Ramachandra Teerth

Sixth Acharya Ramachandra teertha is Shishya of Srimad Anujeevottama teertha.The sanyasa deeksha was given in Gokarna in Srisaka 1549, Prabhava Samvatsara Kartika Shukla Navami. When Guru attained Haripada, Sri Ramachandra teertha became Guruteethadhipati and looked after Samsthana for 27 years. The foundation of a Math in Partagali , Goa by Sri Swamiji was a landmark even in the history of GSBs.

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, 11th Peethadhipati in the lineage of Shree Palimaru Matha, gave deeksha to a vatu named Madhava, a Gowda Saraswat Bhrahman, initiated Madhava into sanyasa in Srisaka 1397 Manmatha Samvatsara, Chaitra Shukla Dviteeya, and named him Shreemad Narayana Teerth, conferring all the required rights. The 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.

1518

In the holy town of Gokarna, Shri Ramchandra Teerth, the sixth pontiff was resting in deep meditation/ sleep. That night, something extraordinary happened.

Lord Vishnu appeared in Swamiji’s dream and revealed that a special place existed behind the Gokarna Math, where the idols of the Lords were buried and needed to be retrieved. He was instructed to dig at that exact location to find them.

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

Swamiji decided to place the idols in the Gokarna Math. But, before he 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 Swamiji wasn’t convinced. The resources in Poingunin were insufficient.

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

At sunrise, as foretold, the sacred cow appeared. 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 Gokarna Partagali Jeevottama 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.