Also known as: Srinivasa Acharya, Gaudiya Saint, Propagator
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Origin & Tradition
About this mantra
Dhyana mantras for Srinivasa Acharya, the great propagator of Gaudiya Vaishnavism after Chaitanya. Chanted for the blessings of the teacher, for the spread of devotion, and for the grace of the Gaudiya lineage.
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The Sacred Sound
Mantra in Sanskrit
ॐ श्रीनिवास आचार्याय नमः
Oṁ Śrīnivāsa Ācāryāya namaḥ
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Meaning & Word Analysis
What the words convey
Salutations to Śrīnivāsa Ācārya.
Oṁ
Primordial cosmic sound.
Śrīnivāsa
Abode of Lakṣmī (epithet of Viṣṇu); here the saint's name.
Ācāryāya
To the teacher (dative case).
namaḥ
Salutation, bowing.
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Benefits & Purpose
Why this mantra is chanted
Lineage Grace
Invokes blessings of the Gaudiya ācārya paramparā.
Devotion
Strengthens bhakti and connection to the Chaitanya tradition.
Spiritual Progress
Removes obstacles in the propagation of devotional service.
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How to Chant
Method & traditional guidance
Count
108 daily
Best time
Morning or evening
Facing
East
Posture
Sitting in a clean place, using japa-mālā
Duration
40 days
Notes
Chant with faith and reverence for the guru.
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Sources
Where this mantra appears
Gaudiya texts
Traditional dhyāna mantra for Śrīnivāsa Ācārya.
16th-17th C
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Associated Deity
Mantra-devatā
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Srinivasa Acharya श्रीनिवास आचार्य
Mantra-devatā (Gaudiya ācārya)
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