Anant Shri Vibhushit Jagadguru Nimbarkacharya Peethadhishwar Shri Shyam Sharan Devacharyaji Shri "Shriji" Maharaj

49th Jagadguru Nimbarkacharya, spiritual head of the Akhil Bharatiya Shri Nimbarkacharya Peeth, Salemabad.

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Biography

Continuing an Eternal Legacy

Anant Shri Vibhushit Jagadguru Nimbarkacharya Peethadhishwar Shri Shyam Sharan Devacharyaji Shri "Shriji" Maharaj is the 49th Jagadguru Nimbarkacharya and present Peethadheeshwar of the Akhil Bharatiya Shri Nimbarkacharya Peeth at Salemabad.

Born as Shrikant Sharma on 9 September 1986 in Salemabad, Rajasthan, he displayed spiritual inclination from childhood. He was ceremonially anointed Yuvacharya at the age of seven and accepted Brahmacharya and Sannyasa at the age of nine.

After years of spiritual training, scriptural education and service under the 48th Jagadguru, he formally assumed the responsibilities of the 49th Jagadguru in 2017.

Spiritual Mission

Preservation, Guidance and Service

Preserve

Authentic teachings of Jagadguru Shri Nimbarkacharya and traditional worship.

Promote

Devotion to Shri Radha-Krishna and Guru Parampara.

Educate

Scriptural learning, Sanskrit education and ethical living.

Serve

Religious, educational and charitable activities.

Guide

Bhakti, Prapatti, Guru Bhakti and daily spiritual discipline.

Inspire

Compassion, simplicity, humility and moral integrity.

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Lead a life centered on devotion, discipline and selfless service.

Message reflected throughout the teachings of Shri Shriji Maharaj

Teachings and Discourses

His teachings are rooted in Dvaitadvaita philosophy and emphasize Bhakti, Prapatti, Guru Bhakti, scriptural study, ethical living, daily discipline and loving service to Shri Radha-Krishna.

His discourses draw upon the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta, Shrimad Bhagavatam, writings of Jagadguru Shri Nimbarkacharya and traditional Vaishnava scriptures. His exposition of the Gopi Geet is especially admired for presenting supreme devotion and surrender with clarity.