Shri Hariḥ

In the sacred land of Shri Mathura Puri, the divine birthplace of the Supreme Lord of countless universes—Paratpar Parabrahma Paramatma Bhagwan Shri Krishna—and the site of penance for countless saints and devotees lies Shri Vrindavan Dham, where the melodious flow of the beloved Yamuna River draws all souls toward her, Pujya Pandit Shri Upendra Chaturvedi ji was born on Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya, Vikram Samvat 2036, corresponding to 05-05-1979, into a Mathur Chaturvedi Brahmin family.

His grandfather, Chaturved Bhushan Pandit Shri Lalan ji, was a great scholar of Vedic rituals and astrology. His father, Shri Ramesh Chandra ji Pathak, and mother, Smt. Manju Devi ji, are deeply spiritual, pious, and service-oriented householders.

Shastri ji’s early education began under the revered Vedic scholar Pandit Shri Hardev ji Chaturved of Mathura. Later, he studied Shrimad Bhagavatam under Pushtimargi scholar and grammar expert Pandit Shri Manoharlal Shastri ji. He spent seven years at Shri Ratnmoti Sanskrit Vidyalaya, passing the Shastri examination and earning the title Upendra Shastri. He received mantra diksha under the Shri Haridasi tradition of Shri Nimbark Sampradaya, from Shri Tatiya Sthan, Shri Dham Vrindavan. From a young age, Shastri ji has been committed to the protection and promotion of Sanatan Dharma, and continues to dedicate himself to this cause.

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The Importance of Cow Protection, Glory of the Cow, and the Fruits of Service

Bharat (India) is a land of righteousness, and it is through cow protection that this sacred identity is realized.

“Gobhir vipraishcha vedaiścha, satībhih satyavādibhih,
Alubdhair dānashīlaiścha, saptabhi dhāryate mahī.”

The Earth is sustained by seven pillars: the cow, Brahmin, Vedas, chaste women, truthful individuals, the non-greedy, and the charitable. Among these, the cow is the foremost. If the cow is safe, then the others can thrive. Yet ironically, in the very land where the cow is worshipped and protected as a divine being, it suffers the most.

“Gāvaḥ svastyayanaṁ mahat”

Cows are the greatest source of auspiciousness. This is the declaration of Maharishi Vashistha. In ancient Bharat, cow-rearing was a noble practice, and the nation was blessed. Today, in its absence, misfortune has crept in. With divine inspiration, a small but determined step has been taken for the protection and advancement of Gau Mata and her lineage in Shri Vrindavan Dham, through the establishment of Shree Shyama Shyam Sewa Trust.

“Om sarvadevamayē dēvī lōkānām śubhanandinī,
Mātamarmābhiṣitaṁ saphalaṁ kuru nandinī.”

If we examine the divine form of Gau Mata from a scriptural viewpoint, we find that every pore of her body is a dwelling place of the gods. Thus she is not considered an animal by scriptures.

“Tilam na dhānyam, paśavo na gāvah”

Not all animals are cows, and not all grains are food. The milk of the cow is called nectar. Even her urine and dung have the power to purify impure spaces and bodies. Cow service and donation eradicate sins and bring immeasurable spiritual merit. Cow service removes planetary afflictions, brings worldly happiness, and even grants liberation. The glory of the cow is both religious and mystical.

No noble cause can succeed without collective effort.

When asked how he lifted Govardhan Mountain, Lord Krishna replied:

“Some strength came from the butter I ate, and some from the help of the Gopas. By the grace of Shri Radha Rani, I was able to lift Giriraj.”

He credited everyone. In the same spirit, Shree Shyama Shyam Sewa Trust invites you to be part of this sacred mission of cow protection and preservation.

Join us today in the noble cause of saving and promoting Gau Mata and her progeny.

Hare Krishna