Gour govinda swami biography of abraham

A Brief Life Story

Here is a summary biography of Srila Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja (compiled using material from the Tattva Vichar Publications official biography, “Krsnalingita Vigraha”, and from the websitesiskconbbsr.org and srilagourgovindaswami.org).

- Srila Prabhupada’s comment on his disciple, Srila Gour Govinda Swami.

Bauri Giri’s daughter Pata Devi was very devoted to Gopal.

From her early childhood, she would come to see Gopal every day.

Gour govinda swami biography of abraham

Every morning she would sweep Gopal’s temple, make garlands, and cook for Him. Pata Devi married Ishwara Manik from the nearby village of Jagannathpur. Like the Giri family, Ishwara Manik was also in the business of selling bell metal.

Ishwara and Pata had two sons, named Braja Bandhu and Kripa Sindhu, and one daughter named Swadhuri Devi. Their eldest son, Braja Bandhu, born on the 2nd of September, 1929, was later to be known as Srila Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja.

Being married did not detract from Pata Dev