Thakur Haranath and Ma Kusumkumari Devi
The Advent of Love
We feel blessed and happy to introduce to the world through this website, the advent of Love in the form of Haranath, who was endearingly known as Pagal Haranath.
He was born on 1st July 1865 (Bengali, 18th Asadh 1272) in the Bankura District of West Bengal and withdrew from the physical world on 25th May 1927. He was a unique advent that made the relationship between God and man deeply personal.
Miracles & The Path of Love
During His sojourn, He performed many miracles to help and save His devotees—such as reviving the dead and saving people from mortal diseases.
However, the greatest miracle that endeared Him to His devotees was His capacity to attract people treading the path of sin and gently guide them onto the path of Love. He was a great Reformer and a Saviour. In the history of mankind, such merciful advents have been very few, akin to Jesus Christ, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu & Prabhu Nithyananda duo, and Saint Ramanuja.
A Universal Philosophy
Haranath did not establish any cult. The followers of Haranath believe that He is the continuation of the Avatar of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, which is corroborated by the many events of His life and His divine messages.
The letters that He wrote to His devotees remain a profound source of inspiration to aspirants. He made the relationship between God and man a Universal religion.
Words of Wisdom
Here are a few of His quotations that reflect His universal message:
“Hate sin, but not the sinner.”
“The Master of this world is only One, call Him Shakti or Siva or Vishnu. Call Him by any name your heart dictates; it matters not in the least. But to forget Him is by no means wise.” (He gave the form of Krishna to His devotees to worship)
“God is everywhere and all-mercy. Please love Him and fear Him not. He is an object of Love and not of fear.”
“Life in the world is like rest in a traveller’s inn. If for flimsy reasons, it is spent in controversies, the traveler will find lack of energy to resume the journey the next day.”
Ma Kusum Kumari Devi
His consort, Kusum Kumari Devi, was born on 14th December 1870 (Bengali, 30th Aghrahayana or Aghrahayana Sankranti 1277). She faithfully carried on His message of Love until her sojourn ended on 14th August 1956.
What Do Others Say on Haranath…
- C.E. Nelson (Gen. Secy. South African Theosophical Society): “I should think the Books (Pagal Haranath Letters) are well worth perusal… to rise above the material, above even the astral and lower mental, into the higher life…”
- Thomas Richard Duncan Greenlees(British Writer & Theosophist): “I realised Sree Haranath had super powers like omnipresence, omniscient, clairvoyance that only an avatar can have. The way He took the burden of Sins of the mankind, resembles not only Jesus but more.”
- Ruth Baur(Germany): “He did not establish a new religion or cult, but came to broaden our outlook, to deepen our love for the Lord and His creation… He proved that love is not only the greatest force, but the one object to pursue in human life.”
- Kenneth Grant(English Ceremonial Magician & Author): “In effect there is no more powerful Mantra in this Kali Age than the divine Name of ‘KusumaHaranath’. Lord Haranath showed us that by remembering Krishna constantly we shall finally overcome the tendency of the mind to identify itself with the external world…”
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The Miraculous Leela of Thakur Haranath at Chandannagar
A night of fear. A house under threat. And a presence that changed everything. What happened that night in Chandannagar was far beyond what anyone could have imagined. When fear reached its highest point, an extraordinary turn of events began to unfold—one that left everyone who witnessed it forever changed. What was it about Thakur…
Thakur Haranath in the Last Bench of the Classroom
Thakur Haranath’s college days in Kolkata from 1887 to 1892 were marked by a profound spiritual journey rather than academic ambition. Indifferent to worldly matters, he immersed himself in deep meditation, often appearing as a stone image during classes, reflecting his singular devotion to God. Observations from classmates revealed his extraordinary spiritual state, especially during…
The Royal Janmashtami Leela of Thakur Haranath at Dewas Palace
The visits of Thakur Haranath to the Dewas royal palace in 1913 and 1925 during Sri Krishna Janmashtami exemplify profound devotion transcending royal privilege. The Maharaja of Dewas, showing deep reverence, invited Thakur to celebrate the festival, leading to moments filled with humility and love, where the Maharaja and his family fasted until all devotees…
A Short Biography of Pagal Haranath by Atal bihari Nandy
Written in 1904-1905 during the lifetime of Thakur Harnath, “Pagol Haranather Sankshipta Jibani” (A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF THAKUR SRI HARANATH BANDOPADHYAYA) is an invaluable early account of his life by Sr. Atal Bihari Nandy, a close companion of Thakur Harnath. Drawing upon what he personally knew and what he had heard from…
Episode 3: Gopal’s Sweet Childlike Play and the Auspicious Beginning of Daily Worship
Mid-1913 • Nandanbagan, Calcutta Returning from the divine, ecstatic celebrations of Vrindavan with the living Gopal tucked safely in his pocket, the advocate Narayan Chandra Ghosh reached his family residence at Nandanbagan (168, Upper Circular Road), Calcutta. However, owing to the strong influence of his English education, his mind was still dominated by rational skepticism…
Episode 2: The Journey to Vrindavan and the Acquisition of Gopal in Disguise
A Chronological Account of Sri Haranath’s Playful Mercy (March 1913) In the early days of March 1913, as the gentle spring breeze began to sweep across Bengal, a heavy cloud of sorrow settled over the mind of Narayan Chandra Ghosh, a prominent advocate from Nandabagan, Calcutta. The source of his melancholy was a sweet yet…
Episode 1: The Familiar Face of Past Births and the First Grand Reunion(1907-1908)
In the early twentieth century, Calcutta was buzzing with the intellectual currents of Western education and scientific skepticism. Under the influence of Christian missionary schooling, the young and educated Bengali elite began to distance themselves from traditional Hindu scriptures and ritualistic worship. Narayan Chandra Ghosh, a prominent advocate from a respectable family, was no exception…
Devotee Vinaykant’s Ultimate Trial and Divine Vision
1. A Desperate Soul in Search of God Vinaykant Kripashankar Udasi lived in a village in Gujarat. He had written many melodious bhajans of Thakur, among which the most popular is— “Kripa karo to hamaro Hara, nehi karo to hamaro Hara”. Vinaykant was literally a man mad for God. His spirituality was not limited to…
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“The Lord is not an object of fear but always an object of Love.”
– Thakur Haranath
