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[]Srimat Rangathakur was born on the Bengali Era of 1345, 29th of Falgun (English, 1938, 13th March) in the undivided Bengal. Presently, his birthplace is known by the name of Haripur, and is situated in the Pabna district of Bangladesh. Lulled by his father Late Sri Pranendranath Chakraborty and mother Late Srimati Binapani Devi, Srimat Rangathakur received “Gopal Mantra” from his grandmother at age of four. Later, Tantrik prabar Shri Khitishwar Sanyal, summoned him to achieve the “Matri Mantra” (chants of the Mother Goddess).

Post-partition era took him to Bolpur (Santiniketan). The year 1949, thus, becomes an important landmark when Shri Shri Thakur undergoes innumerable, toiling stages of SADHANA in the realms of Kankalitala [one of the Sati Piths near Bolpur (Santiniketan)] and Tarapith.

The blessed hour of spring witnessed the pristine glory of a youth and his mentor, a wanderer, Shri Paramananda Puri ji Maharaj imparting serenity upon the place, underneath a Simul tree. Under the guidance of his mentor, he immersed onto the fathomless depth of his SADHANA. His intense dedication earned him the title “Balak Baba”, bestowed upon him by the local community of the Sages / Sadhus. Shri Shri Thakur’s path of Sadhana was also directed by spiritual maestros like Shri Shri Nagen Bagchi (the disciple of Shri Shri Bamdeva), Bhairabi Maa, Ranga maa, Lahiri Baba, Khoka Sanyal, Choto Gosai.

SADHANA at the secluded, burning ghat of Tarapith incorporated numerous tests in the name of “Smashan Bibhuti”. But those digressing moments could not curb Shri Shri Thakur’s spirits. Rather, he delved deeper into the alleys of Sadhana and blessed with the epiphanic moment when Mother, the Divine Spirit, inculcated in him the realisation of the Ultimate. The ecstasy mesmerised him forever and the achievement found its true realisation in his name “Tarananda” (the name signifies a celebration of his moment of realisation).

Shri Shri Thakur’s performance of Havan in the Tarapith burning ghat was a blessed moment too. The realm resounded with the Chant:

“JOY GURU NARAYANA SHIBA SHAMBHU KALI TARA HARE KRISHNA RAM”

This Chant / Mantra still serves to satiate the thirst of many. In the year of 1974, the Pandit of Bhattapalli (presently Bhatpara), Shri Srijib Nayatirtha (Bhattachariya) Deva took Shri Shri Thakur as his disciple and bestowed upon him the responsibility of preaching the ideals of Adaitya Shaktabad. Gradually emerged a number of spiritual centres, “Santinirh”, “Abantipur Siddhashram”. Category:Biogeography Category:Spiritual and religious images Category:Public figure