Our acharyas were given the title of Goswami that means one who protects cows. So it’s our primary duty as Dasani daas to follow what our acharyas did. Apart from that cow also holds a significant importance spiritually and in pushti cultural as we see a close connection of Shree Krishna and the cow it was also by following the cow of sadupande the brajbhakts were able to know about Shree goverdhanji.
We should not be doing seva or touching in and around house or kitchen for 3 days on 4th day we should wash our hairs and go for darshan or we can do suki seva and on 5th day again after washing our hairs we can involve in seva .
As a pushtimargiya vaishnav we should observe fast on all the Ekadashi of the year and four jayanti i.e.
1) Janmaashtami
2) Raamnavmi
3) Shree narshingh jayanti
4) Shree vaman jayanti
No, the path are supposed to be done after the seva kram, it is a way of remembering Shree thakorji, his Leela, his swaroop and goon after seva so as to lower the taap arising due to virah of prabhu sanmukhta .
This practice is rooted in the belief that certain foods, including onion and garlic, can increase the tamas tatva in the body. Which interfere with the devotional and spiritual practices of a follower.
Yes anybody who is ready to surrender himself to Shree Krishna and believes that Shree vallabh and Shree thakorji are one and the same. Who is ready to live a Krishna seva centric life, and walk on the pushtimargiya path laid by Shree vallabhacharyaji can become a vaishnav take naam diksha or Brahma sambandh and follow pushtimarg.
Shree Vallabhacharyaji, also known as shri vallabh lived in 16th century in India. Was a Vailyanaadu Telang Brahmin from Kankaward, Andhra Pradesh. Who founded the vallabh sampraday or pushtimarg. He was a prominent philosopher, scholar and devotional saint.Vallabhacharyaji emphasized devotion (Bhakti) to Lord Krishna as the means of attaining spiritual liberation. He composed numerous devotional hymns and philosophical texts, and his teachings continue to inspire followers to this day.
Pushtimargiya tilak is the symbol of Shree thakorji’s charan kamal.
Pushtimargiya temples are often called “Haveli” because the term “Haveli” refers to a grand residence of nandbaba. In the context of Pushtimarg, the term “Haveli” is used to describe these temples which are designed to resemble opulent residences, with intricate architecture,ornate decorations, and multiple chambers. Like nij mandir,Kamal chowk, Sandhya kotha, tati kotha, phool ghar, saakghar etc. The term “Haveli” signifies the grandeur and magnificence associated with the abode of the divine, where devotees can experience a sense of intimacy and offer their seva & stay connected with the deity.
Aarti: Through this, the feeling of pain and separation living in the heart of vaishnavs due to viyog from Shri Thakurji’s darshan is offered in the form of Arti in Shree Prabhu’s charan kamal.
Vallabhacharyaji was born in Champaranya.
He is the son of Lakshman Bhatt and Illamagaruji. Vallabhacharyaji has two sons: Gopinathji and Vitthalnathji. The lineage of Vallabhacharyaji’s spiritual successors, known as the “Goswami balak,” or ‘Shree vallabhkul parivar ‘continued to lead the PushtiMargiya tradition after him. The descendants of Vallabhacharyaji and his family have played important roles in ropagating his teachings and maintaining vallabh or pushti sampraday over the centuries.
No we cannot touch the holy scriptures and books during atkav. The holy scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita, shreemad bhagwat, Ramayana, or any other sacred texts, are usually admired and treated with utmost respect. They are considered sacred and are often placed on a raised platform or kept in a designated area within a temple or home.
In pushtimarg, women who are menstruating are advised to refrain from participating in all religious activities, including reading or reciting scriptures, visiting temples, or performing seva.
Religion is the ultimate means of living a human life, which is not only useful to take a man to salvation, but also leads him on the path of attaining God’s darshan and divinity. Religion does not mean rituals and worship, but religion means duty, which is worth doing in the interest of nation, society, family and mankind, that is called religion.
Religion is an observance, by following which salvation is attained. The need of religion does not lie only in the beliefs and actions found in the society, but religion has been fulfilling many social needs of human beings. This is the reason why religion is considered an integral part of life in Hindu society.
Shri Mahaprabhuji explains… “Sarvada sarvabhaven Bhajniyo Vrajadhip” The devotee should worship the Lord of Vraja at all times, with total love (and/or: with all/every sentiment).
We must consider that Shri Thakorji whom we worship in our house, is nobody else but ultimate divine authority, Shri Krshna Himself (Who became the Lord of Vraja). He is everything for us and with this thing in our mind we have to worship Him. One should perform seva of desired idol, by staying at a place where suitable environment for our devotional worship exists. We have to consider the idol as our Master and we are his Devotees and perform devotee duties towards our Master. God is everywhere (Omnipresence), so he is in an idol also.
“Aap Seva Kari Seekhve Shri Hari” Pushtimarg is not a mere ritual like ‘Karmakand’ but is the method of love of Vraj Bhaktas. Though, this seva system is quite broad in its original form. One should not feel disturbed thinking he cannot perform this. There is no fixed quantum of materials or strict rituals to be offered in our system of Seva but it is mainly based on pure love towards the sevya swaroop (Yatha dehe tatha deve). A devotee in his own house can maintain the Seva according to limited time, place and facilities available to him throughout his life without disturbing his Deity, his family.
The more you stay in “Sanmukh’ of the lord, the more he will (give prerna) urge you to serve him and show you the way to perform his Seva. If you have taken brahmasambandh then you must approach your guru (vallabhkul)/gurughar and take the aagnya from them….More,there are various books available (like Seva Reeti Preeti Vraj Jan ki) which explains in detail the way to perform Seva as per Pushtimarg.
One must always live a Krishna seva centric life and must see and believe shree thakorji and Shree vallabhacharyaji as one and willing to walk on the path laid by them .
A vaishnav always wears two kanthi one given at the time of naam nevedan sanskar and other one given at the time of Brahma sambandh sanskar.
Keertan are not imaginations of a poet as the normal poetries are. These are the spontaneous renderings of sentimental experiences by them of Shree Thakorji’s swaroop, leela, gunaa etc.
“Shree krishnah sharanam mama”
In this ashtakshar mantra Shree depicts shree swaminiji & krishna depicts purnapurushotam lord shreekrishna.
Through Sharan Mantra a person attains Vaishnavism by the grace of yugalswaroop, this is the gateway to the path of Vaishnavism devotion.
“Shri Krishnah Sharanam Mama” means for me Shri Krishna is the refuge, protector, shelter – He is everything for me. I am a daas, Lord is my swami and I surrender to you. With this feeling humality [dinta]remains, and ego[ahankar] does not arise.
All other Devi and Devtas are Ansh of shree thakorji and all the prayers we do, ultimately reaches him . He is the only purnapurshotam bhagwan,so if we get a chance to perform his seva and become Krishna daas we should always opt for it.
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