Another Navaratna of Neo-Vaishnavism and Barpeta Satra, Sri Sriram Aata held a special place as one of the most beloved and distinguished disciples of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva. Born in the village of Simelia, located in the present district of Goalpara, his early life was marked by tragedy with the untimely passing of his father Santaram and mother Kantumai. Orphaned at a young age, Sriram faced considerable hardships, yet he managed to establish himself as a proficient cultivator. However, the premature deaths of his wife and sons plunged him into profound sorrow, leading him to renounce worldly pleasures.
Sri Sri Narayan Das Thakur Aata recognized Sriram’s potential and brought him to Srimanta Sankardeva, then residing in Patbausi. Under the guidance of Srimanta Sankardeva, Sriram was initiated into Vaishnavism and appointed as an attendant to Sri Sri Madhabdev.
Accompanying Sri Sri Madhabdev to Koch Behar, Sriram Aata settled in Bheladowa, actively contributing to the development of Bheladowa Satra. As Sri Sri Madhabdev approached the twilight of his life, he entrusted Sriram Aata with the significant task of propagating the Vaishnavite faith among the masses.
Sri Ram Aata played a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of ‘Madhupur Than’ in Behar. It was here that he eventually transcended to his heavenly abode, leaving behind a legacy of devotion and service to the Vaishnavite tradition. One of his special characters that, he never wanted devotees bow down to him. Also, bowing down to him means showing back to Mahapurush Sri Madhavdev (their residing place in Barpeta Satra was in front of each other). That’s why, in his residing place in Barpeta Satra has ‘Well’ in front of Mahapurush Sri Madavdev Math.
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