आचार्य परंपरा
ACHARYAS
The revered Acharyas who have carried forward the divine tradition of Pushtimarg through their devotion, scholarship, and service.
श्री वल्लभाचार्य
Shri Vallabhacharya
Founder of Pushtimarg
Shri Vallabhacharya was a Telugu Brahmin who founded the Pushtimarg tradition. He propounded the philosophy of Shuddhadvaita (pure non-dualism) and established the path of Pushti Bhakti.
Key Contributions
- ◈Established Pushtimarg (Path of Grace)
- ◈Propounded Shuddhadvaita philosophy
- ◈Composed Shodasha Grantha (16 treatises)
- ◈Performed Brahmasambandha initiation
श्री गुसाईंजी
Shri Gusainji
Shri Vitthalnathji
The second son of Shri Vallabhacharya, Shri Gusainji systematized Pushtimarg seva and established the seven peeths for his seven sons. He infused the tradition with music, art, and elaborate rituals.
Key Contributions
- ◈Systematized Pushtimarg seva traditions
- ◈Established Sapta Peeth (Seven Seats)
- ◈Composed 50+ devotional works
- ◈Introduced Haveli Sangeet tradition
श्री रघुनाथजी
Shri Raghunathji
Founder of Pancham Peeth
The fifth son of Shri Gusainji, Shri Raghunathji was entrusted with the seva of Shri Gokulchandramaji. He established Pancham Peeth at Kamvan and composed many commentaries on the Shodasha Granthas.
Key Contributions
- ◈Established Pancham Peeth at Kamvan
- ◈Composed Namratnakhya Stotra (108 names of Shri Gusainji)
- ◈Wrote commentaries on Shodasha Granthas
- ◈Made Vraj Bhasha the language of seva
पूज्य आचार्यगण
Historical Acharya lineage of Pancham Peeth
Shri Bade Devkinandanji
श्री बड़े देवकीनंदनजी
Aapshri appeared as the eldest son of Shri Raghunathji in V.S. 1634. Aapshri joined his uncle Chaturthesh Shri Gokulnathji to Kashmir during times of Jehangir's reign and with endearing efforts protected the sanctity of tulsi kanthi mala and tilak, having won over scholars in Vedic debates. Aapshri's charanpaduka are present on a pedestal near Shri Thakurji.
Shri Chhote Raghunathji
श्री छोटे रघुनाथजी
Aapshri appeared in 1666. A true acharya — divine scholar and arduous in seva. Aapshri's "Raghavendra Stotra" in praise of Shri Raghunathji is renowned. Aapshri's charanpaduka is present on a pedestal near Shri Thakurji.
Shri Chhote Devkinandanji
श्री छोटे देवकीनंदनजी
Aapshri wrote many texts and commentaries on the texts of Pushtimarg. Aapshri's charanpaduka is present on a pedestal next to Shri Gokulchandramaji in the nijmandir.
Shri Vitthaleshji
श्री विठ्ठलेशजी
Aapshri, Shri Girdharji's younger brother, ascended to successfully fulfil his elder brother's responsibilities as a beacon of light with the sooner leela pravesh (disappearance) of Shri Girdharji.
Shri Girdharji Maharaj
श्री गिरधारजी महाराज
Shri Chand Bawa rejoiced in your time of seva in Kama. Aapshri commenced and raised construction of Shri Chand Bawa's present nijmandir. Aapshri's residence was a monument nearly inside 100 feet high, which even today is renowned as "Shri Girdharji ki Chhatri". Aapshri's baithakji is open for darshans.
Shri Dwarkeshji Bhav Bhavna Vale
श्री द्वारकेशजी (भाव भावनावाले)
Aapshri's name echoes at every Pushtimargiya seva as the Most Purush. Many more kirtans — Vaishnavas all over the world learn the significance and symbolism of seva by reading Aapshri's text "Bhav Bhavana".
Shri Girdharji
श्री गिरधारजी
Aapshri were a divinely wise scholar and were religious in seva. Aapshri organised many grand manoraths of Shri Chand Bawa at various places in Braj. In Aapshri's times, Shri Gokulchandramaji did the leela of disappearing in the forest on the full moon night of Ashadh on Chandrasarovar. Shri Chand Bawa reappeared on Shravan Krishna Chaturthi being served by cowherdsomen of Braj.
Shri Devkinandanji Charbhujajwale
श्री देवकीनंदनजी (चारभुजाजवाले)
Aapshri adorned divine hands in the service of 3 nidhi swaroops: those of the fourth, fifth and seventh lineages. Aapshri nourished many Vaishnavas and fostered Pushtimarg in Gujarat. All Manoraths commemorated in the present time were initiated by Shri Jamuna Bahuji. Aapshri's thanks-giving ultsav is celebrated even today.
Shri Vallabhji Maharaj
श्री वल्लभजी महाराज
Aapshri were a profound scholar and promptly offered loving seva to Shri Chand Bawa. In Aapshri's times, it was common for all Gadipotia to offer shringar seva to Shri Chandramaji. Because of this praising Shri Gokulchandramaji still takes Venuji in hands like Shrinathjii.
Shri Govind Prabhu
श्री गोविंद प्रभु
Aapshri were renowned for extreme renunciation. When King Ram Singh of Jaipur attempted to impose Shaivism, Aapshri gave up immense wealth (approximately 9 crores) and moved Shri Gokulchandramaji to Bikaner for 7 years. Following a divine dream, Shri Gokulchandramaji returned to Kamvan.
Shri Devkinandan Acharyaji (Bapashri)
श्री देवकीनंदन आचार्यजी (बापाश्री)
Aapshri mastered the Gopal Mantra. He was granted 'Arms Free' privileges by the British Government, which also established a post office in his name near Anandadri Hills (Kama) to handle over 500 daily letters from devotees.
Shri Vallabhlalji
श्री वल्लभलालजी
Only son of Bapashri. Aapshri led both the 4th and 5th lineages, nourishing the devotees of both homes and securing the Pradhan Peeth of Nathdwara during the time of Shri Damodarlalji.
Shri Govindlalji
श्री गोविंदलालजी
Aapshri mastered Sanskrit at the age of 11. Renowned as a profound Bhajanandi Acharya who constantly chanted the Ashtakshar mantra with deep devotion and grace.
Goswami Shri Girdharlalji Maharaj
गोस्वामी श्री गिरधरलालजी महाराज
Aapshri were a disciplined administrator who strictly preserved Shri Chand Bawa's seva pranalika (traditional seva protocols), ensuring its authenticity and continuity for future generations.
Shri Vallabhacharya Maharaj (Jagadguru)
श्री वल्लभाचार्य महाराज (जगद्गुरु)
Commemorated as "Jagadguru" by ascetics of the Vishnu Swami Sect. Aapshri initiated "Pushti Parv" to spread Pushtimarg globally and restored numerous ancient temples, havelis, and Baithakjis across India.
१०८ श्री वल्लभलालजी महाराजश्री
108 Shri Vallabhlalji Maharajshree
Pancham Peethadheeshwar, Kamvan
Revered Peethadheeshwar of Pancham Peeth Shri Gokulchandramaji Haveli, Kamvan. Revered as Jejeshree, His Holiness nurtures the timeless devotional heritage of Jagadguru Shri Vallabhacharya and Shri Gusainji, illuminating the path of Pushtimarg for countless devotees.