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After his passing from this world, my path led me to India, to the Caitanya Saraswat Math.

Sri Caitanya Saraswat Math, Koler Danga, Nabadwip, West Bengal, India

Sridhara Maharaja and Prabhupada were old friends: they had a close, affectionate relationship. As an advanced Mahabhagavata Vaishnava, Shridhar Maharaja was considered to have the deepest understanding of Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy, where Prabhupada was a prodigy of entrepeneurial prowess. Prabhupada was responsible for bringing Krishna Consciousness to the Western world. Shridhar Maharaja maintained the purity of vision.

From left to right: Bhakti Sundar Govinda Maharaja, Bhakti Rakshak Shridhar Maharaja, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Pay attention and you will note Govinda Maharaja in the lower left hand corner. After consulting with Govinda Maharaja and quite humbly begging him for admission, I was granted sacred thread  initiation from Bhakti Rakshak Shridhar Dev Goswami, who gave me the name "Mukunda Mala Vilasa."