Distribution to Widows at Prem Mandir by Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Distributed Clothes to Widows at Prem Mandir

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Presidents, Dr. Vishakha Tripathi Ji, Dr. Shyama Tripathi Ji and Dr. Krishna Tripathi Ji distributed clothes and various items of utility, along with a monetary gift to around 4000 widows at Prem Mandir, Vrindavan on 3 April 2015.

Ram Navami at Bhakti Mandir 2015

Holi Sadhana Shivir Commences at Bhakti Dham

Holi Sadhana Shivir commences at Bhakti Dham, Mangarh early tomorrow morning (3:30am).
Timetable:
3:30am - Wake up
4:15am-6:00am - Aarti, Parikrama and Bhakti Mandir Darshan
6:00am-7:00am - Breakfast
7:00am-9:00am - Sadhana
9:00am-9:30am - Shri Maharaj Ji's Pravachan DVD
9:30am-11:00am - Sadhana
11:00am-1:00pm - Lunch/Rest
1:00pm-2:00pm - Sadhana
2:00pm-2:30pm - Shri Maharaj Ji's Pravachan DVD
2:30pm-4:00pm - Sadhana
4:00pm-4:30pm - Aarti and Bhakti Mandir Darshan
4:30pm-6:30pm - Dinner/Rest
6:30pm-8:00pm - Sadhana
8:00pm-8:45pm - Shri Maharaj Ji's Pravachan DVD
8:45pm-9:30pm - Sadhana

Final Speech by Shree Maharaj Ji

Final lecture of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj has been subtitled to English

Final speech by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj‘s last speech has been subtitled in English as per the request of the devotees. This is the final speech (subtitled) given by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, called Man Karu Sumiran Radha Rani ke Charan (O my mind, always remember the lotus feet of Radha Rani). It was given 2 hours before his entering into Divine coma on November 11th 2013. In his final speech, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj put forth the essence of all the scriptures and philosophies of the world:

It is the mind that has to be engaged in devotion to God, so one must practice and practice tirelessly to attach the mind in the Divine realm.

Radha Madhav Dham's Braj style Holi 2014 attracts 4500 people!

Holi 2014 at the American Ashram of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Despite days of severe weather warnings of tornadoes and thunderstorms, scattered showers throughout the night before and the morning of, over 4,500 people came out to celebrate Braj style Holi 2014 at Radha Madhav Dham, the US ashram of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj.

The rain stopped as soon as the festivities began around 2 pm in the afternoon. People started streaming into the temple, sat through Holi 2014 sankirtan and were mesmerized by special Holi shringar of Radha Krishna, Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Austin Texas.

As they strolled outside, they enjoyed a mini-mela (traditional Indian fair) atmosphere serving variety of freshly prepared Indian food, offering train rides around ashram grounds, presenting items and information from different vendors, and buzzing with numerous kids' games and activities.

Against all odds, the clouds started scattering around 3:30 pm just before the start of a carefully prepared cultural program showcasing children's performances of folk and classical Indian dances. Swami Nikhilanand Ji explained the crowd the spiritual significance of Holi 2014, devotion of Prahlad and the charm of Braj style Holi played by Radha Krishna.

The cultural program concluded with a beautiful enactment of the Prahlad leela which was meticulously prepared by the devotees and thoroughly enjoyed by the crowd.

By now, the clouds had scattered, the sun was out and colors of Holi 2014 at Radha Madhav Dham started flying at the Maharas Mandal.

Swami Nikhilanand's Bhagavad Gita lecture series begins at Radha Madhav Dham.

Note: The 7-day Bhagavad Gita saptah lecture series by Swami Nikhilanand, pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, began on Sunday. These special lectures are based on the teachings of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj. Watch first Bhagavad Gita lecture here, follow the series at Radha Madhav Dham youtube!

Acclaimed youtuber, YogaDuke, made a special video of aerial footage of the Radha Madhav Dham templeduring Holi. Watch and help make it viral!

Second Anniversary of Prem Mandir

On 25th Februrary, 2014

SHRI DHAM VRINDHAVAN WILL CELEBRATE

"THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF

PREM MANDIR"

Supporting the Cows

Some touching glimpses of the cows at the Goshala at Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, the birth place of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj. During a talk on Gopastami 2013, Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj emphasized the importance of supporting the goshala because from the Vedas to Tulsidas Ramayan, it has been stated that the most noble thing a human being can do is to support the cows. Lets take the initiative and support the cows and the Goshala every and any way we can serve.

Cows at the Goshala at Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, the birth place of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Cows at the Goshala at Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, the birth place of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj.

Cows at the Goshala at Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, the birth place of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj.

Last rights of Shree Maharaj Ji at Rameshwaram, Nasik & Dwarka

Last rights of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj at Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu in January 2014

 The last rites program (Pushpa Visarjan) of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj continued at Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu on January 16th, Someshwar Ghat, Nasik, Maharashtra on January 18th and Gomti Ghat, Dwarka, Gujarat on January 20th 2014. Check out JKP Official facebook for full size pictures here.

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj's sacred ashes were immersed at these holy places amid Vedic rituals and congregational chanting  the Holy Names of God by devotees and family of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj. In addition, senior disciple of Shree Maharaj Ji, Swami Mukundananda, delivered a Sadhana Shivir at Sri Rameshwaram Dham.

Please check out the commemorative newsletter of Shree Kripalu Kunj Ashram, Houston, for a description of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj's ascension by Sushree Braj Banchary Didi.

Last rights of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj at Nasik, Maharashtra in January 2014

Last rights of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj at Dwarka, Gujarat

Braj Saints pay their last respects to Kripalu ji Maharaj in Vrindavan

Akhand Sankirtan and Offering of Flowers by the Saints of Braj to 
Shree Maharajji at Shyama Shyam Dham Vrindavan

All of the Saints of Braj and many other places came to the Shyama Shyam Dham ashram in Vrindavan during the Akhand Sankirtan held on 30th November 2013, to pay their respects to Shri Maharaj Ji, Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj. They offered their flower tributes to Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj during a ceremony. There was also 24-hour continuous kirtan at Shyama Shyam Dham and a parikrama of Shree Maharajji throughout Vrindavan. On December 2nd, there was Brahman Bhoj held at Prem Mandir, Vrindavan for Vishisht Sadhus of Braj; the following day Sadhu bhoj was held at Prem Mandir where around 7000 sadhus were given a feast, money and gift bags. The next day, all of Vrindavan’s 5000 widows were given a grand feast, money, lavish gift bags and medical assistance. After Vrindavan, the commemorative ceremonies are currently being held at the nearby holy town of Barsana Dham. Read more and view pictures at The Vrindavan Times for details.

All latest news, information and pictures on Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat and Shree Maharaj Ji is available by liking Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Official facebook page. 

Offering a Shraddhasuman Pushpanjali to Shree Maharajji at Radha Madhav Dham, USA

On Sunday, December 29, 2013, Radha Madhav Dham invites all spiritual aspirants to join in a shobha yatra (ceremonial procession) to offer their shraddhasuman pushpanjali (respects) to Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj.

India – the sacred land of the Vedas, the Himalayas, and the Ganga, the spiritual center of the world and the birthplace of great thinkers, Saints & Acharyas grieved the departure of a great rasik Saint who was the embodiment of the sacred knowledge of the Vedic scriptures. Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, the fifth original Jagadguru in the last 5,000 years, left for the Divine Abode of Shree Radha Krishna on November 15, 2013.

Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, Shree Maharajji as he was lovingly called by devotees all over the world, tirelessly worked for the spiritual advancement of souls for 91 years, inspiring millions around the world to realize the importance of their precious human birth and utilize it for God realization.

Exhibiting mastery over the most advanced subjects at a very young age, Shree Maharaj Ji completed his education by the age of 16. By the mid-1950s, fame of his unparalleled knowledge spread far and wide across India and even inspired Kashi Vidvat Parishat, an exclusive body of 500 most revered Vedic scholars, to unanimously proclaim him as Jagadguruttam – the supreme Jagadguru of this age.

After Jagadguru Shree Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Nimbarkacharya and Madhavacharya, Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj was the fifth original Jagadguru.

Through countless lectures, Shree Maharaj Ji explained the most complex teachings of Hindu scriptures in a simple, practical manner. He also provided a vast spectrum of devotional materials, including Prem Ras Siddhant, a masterpiece that establishes Bhakti as the easiest and the surest path to God; 1,008 original pads (devotional songs) and thousands of other Radha Krishna bhajans and kirtans that can be understood by people of all ages and backgrounds. He emphasized roopdhyan (actively engaging the mind while meditating on the form, virtues and Divine actions of God) to be the most important part of Bhakti for God realization.

Along with spiritual upliftment, Shree Maharaj Ji through his worldwide religious and charitable organization, Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, undertook significant charitable and educational projects to improve the quality of life for the impoverished and underprivileged segments of the Indian society. Three hospitals, in Mangarh, Vrindavan and Barsana, today provide 100% free medical care and medicine to thousands of severely impoverished people. A world-class K-12 school and a college offers free education for poor women and children who would never get the chance for academic education. In addition, special clinics provide cataract surgery for the poor, specially designed vehicles are made for the handicapped; and essential clothing, blankets and household items are given to widows, lepers, blind and homeless people with regularl frequency to sustain them.

For the spiritual benefit of souls, he also established divine monuments like Prem Mandir in Vrindavan, and Bhakti Mandir in his birthplace Mangarh.

Established in 1990, Radha Madhav Dham, Shree Maharaj Ji’s ashram in Austin, Texas, is today one of the largest Hindu temples in the U.S. where visitors experience the same devotional environment that prevailed in ancient ashrams and spiritual centers of rasik Saints 500 years ago. The ashram measuring over 200 acres is a reminiscent of the holy land of Braj in India.

Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj's divya asthi (sacred ashes) have been brought to Radha Madhav Dham to be permanently established at a monument that will be dedicated to him at Radha Madhav Dham in Austin, Texas. It is a great fortune for spiritual aspirants in the West who will continue to draw inspiration from this monument for years to come.

For more information, you may call Radha Madhav Dham Temple at 512-288-7180 or email to info@radhamadhavdham.org.

Classic Holi celebrations with Shree Maharaj ji. Happy Holi 2014!

Classic Holi celebrations with Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj. Happy Holi 2014!

There is no Holi like Mangarh Holi with Shree Maharaj ji. Happy Holi 2014! Listen to a Holi song composed and sung by Sushree Brajbanchari Devi , a senior disciple of Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj here.

Radha Govind Dham New York postpones Deity Establishment Ceremony; Grieves for Shree Kripaluji Maharaj

www.RGDNY.org
Dear Devotees and Friends of Radha Govind Dham New York

With profound grief, we inform you that Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj who was the fifth original Jagadguru in the last 5000 years, brought His visible pastimes on this earth to a close and left for the Divine Abode of Shree Radha Krishna, on November 15th, 2013.

Shree Maharajji as He was lovingly called by devotees all over the world was the embodiment of Radha Krishna bhakti and spent His entire life great teaching and guiding souls to engage in selfless devotion to Radha Krishna. 

As we grieve the physical departure of Shree Maharajji, the foremost authority of bhakti at the present time, Radha Govind Dham has decided to postpone the Diety Establishment Ceremony we previously announced for December 7 2013. Keeping in mind Shree Maharajji's emphasis on the importance of satsang and kirtan, Radha Govind Dham New York will open its doors to public for the first time on that day and will remain open to serve as a center for Radha Krishna bhakti (devotion) as explained by the great Saints of Vrindavan and further expounded by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. 

The opening program for Radha Govind Dham New York on December 7, 2013 has been changed to the following: 

    11 am- 1 pm : Kirtan and live discourse by Swami Nikhilanand Ji
    1 pm - 2 pm : Lunch Mahaprasad 
    2 pm - 3 pm : Introduction to the mission and vision of Radha Govind Dham New York

Swami Nikhilanand Ji will also give live discourse on the Significance of Radha Krishna Devotion in Kaliyug from December 8-22, 2014. The discourse will be held daily from 7 pm - 9 pm followed by dinner prasad.

Rohit Sharma 
Secretary/Treasurer 
Radha Govind Dham New York

Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj's Shobha Yatra at Radha Madhav Dham, USA

Message from JKP Radha Madhav Dham, the U.S. ashram of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Shobha Yatra of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj at Bhakti Dham, Mangarh. 

Dear Devotees and Supporters of Radha Madhav Dham,

Radhey Radhey.

The 13th day ceremony, signifying an end to a series of Vedic ceremonies has commenced for Shree Maharaj Ji at Bhakti Dham, Mangarh.

Shree Maharaj Ji's sacred ashes are being carried to Radha Madhav Dham to be permanently established at a monument that will be dedicated to him at Radha Madhav Dham.

On Sunday, December 29, 2013, Radha Madhav Dham will organize a shobha yatra (ceremonial procession) that will carry Shree Maharaj Ji's sacred ashes in a parikrama around Radha Madhav Dham in the same way Shree Maharaj Ji was carried around Bhakti Dham before His last rite to allow all the devotees and supporters in the West, especially the ones who were not able to attend the ceremonies in India, to pay their respects to Shree Maharaj Ji.

For those who plan to be at Radha Madhav Dham for the Thanksgiving devotional weekend, a special kalash darshan (of sacred ashes) will be organized at 11 am on Sunday, December 1, 2013. 

Those planning to attend the shobha yatra on December 29 and requiring overnight accommodation are requested to reserve their rooms as soon as possible (www.radhamadhavdham.org/accommodations) since room availability will be reduced due to Radha Madhav Dham winter family camp being conducted from December 26 to 31.


Jai Shree Radhey.

Chirag Patel, Ph.D.
Managing Member

Radha Madhav Dham

"Memory on Repeat": Tribute to Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj

When a breeze flutters in leafy trees, you'll hear his whispers.
You won't understand the language, but won't care.
You'll just be happy
to know it's his voice
& will get lost in that.

When the first spring flower pops
his head up, and your heart is in dance,
you'll remember how your face broke out in a smile the first
time you saw him after being away for a while...
the funny gesture he made, a teasing glance, a pat or a hug.

When lightening strikes,
you'll remember the flash of his Divine smile.
When thunder rumbles,
you'll feel the vibrations of his deep voice.

If a stranger
should ever hand you an apple,
you'll catch your breath and look twice at the giver.

Every song
will have one line
you'll want to listen to on repeat.
It's not the words,
it's the memory you're trying to put on repeat.

"Smile, open your eyes, and love" - Poem about Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj

"Smile, open your eyes, and love" - Poem about Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj by Bhavana, Architecture Student and satsangee  Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj, Delhi

"Smile, open your eyes, and love" - Poem about Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj

You can shed tears that he is gone.

or you can smile because he had lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back

or you can open your eyes and see all he has left.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday

or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back

or you can do what he'd want: smile, open your eyes, and love.

Prem Mandir 2nd Anniversary Gallery

 

 

 

 

Pushpa Visarjan of Shree Maharajji and upcoming programs in India and America

Pushpa Visarjan of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Puri

Pushpa Visarjan of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj has been continuing at all the important holy places of India, including recently at Haridwar on Dec 12th, Gangasagar on Dec 16th, Puri on Dec 18th and Nabadwip today, Dec 20th 2013. Please visit JKP Official fb page to view pictures in full size. See some glimpses of Allahabad, Kashi and Vrindavan programs at this link.

Programs honouring Shree Kripaluji Maharaj for January 2014 include Rameshwaram Pushpa Visarjan on 16th Jan:, Nashik Pushpa Visarjan on 18th January and Dwarka Pushpa Visarjan on January 20th 2013.

This Ghat of Shree Ganga is named Kripalu Ghat from now onwards, in honour of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj. It is located in Nawadweep, an ancient city in Nadia district of West Bengal. Kripalu Ghat ki jai!

Ghat of Shree Ganga has been named Kripalu Ghat in honour of Shree Maharajji

Important upcoming events and programs in America 

As posted previously, the sacred ashes of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj have been brought to America for special ceremonies and procession on December 29th 2013. The sacred ashes of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj will be placed in a permanent monument dedicated to him at Radha Madhav Dham, his main ashram in the western world. Read more about the Shraddhasuman Pushpanjali program here. All devotees spiritual seekers are encouraged to attend.

Radha Govind Dham New York, a beautiful new Hindu Temple in the heart of Queens, New York, will be holding their New Year sankirtan program on December 31st. The New Year Sankirtan program will include a special prasad dinner and 6 hours of continuous chanting the Divine names of Radha Krishna. Read more about Radha Govind Dham New York's New Year Sankirtan program here. Please visit and like RGDNY's official facebook page and become an active and valued part of Radha Govind Dham New York today to receive daily inspiration and share it with others.

Pushpa Visarjan of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Gangasagar

Pushpa Visarjan of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Haridwar

The Essence of the Gita: Discourse & Kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand

Albany Hindu Temple, New York, proudly presents:

The Essence of the Gita: Chapters 13 - 18.
Discourse & Kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Radha Madhav Dham.

Location & Time:
February 2 - 8, 2014

Sun, Feb 2nd: 1.30 - 2.30pm in the Temple,
Mon & Tues, Feb 3rd & 4th: 6.30 - 7.30pm in the Cultural Center
Wed & Thurs, Feb 5th & 6th: 6.30 - 7.30pm in the Temple
Fri, Feb 7th: 6.30 - 7.40pm in the Cultural Center
Sat, Feb 8th: 6.30 - 7.30pm in the Temple

Address: Albany Hindu Temple,
450 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, New York 12110

Phone: 518-459-7272
www.AlbanyHinduTemple.org

Questions/Assistance: Prashant Kaushik MD (701) 202-7217

Swami Mukundananda

swami mukundananda

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual teacher from India, and is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. He is the founder of the Yogic system called “Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog”, widely known as JKYog. Swamiji is a unique sanyasi (in the renounced order of life), who has a distinguished technical and management educational background that complements his profound spiritual knowledge.

Academic and Professional Accomplishments of Swami Mukundananda

Swami Mukundananda finished his B.Tech. from the world-renowned Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. He then completed his MBA from the equally revered Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kolkata. After that, he worked for some time with one of India’s topmost industrial houses. However, distinguished material education and a promising corporate career did not quench his thirst for knowing the Absolute Truth. His penchant for a deeper understanding of the nature of divine love and bhakti (devotion) would drown his mind in spiritual thoughts for long periods. Soon, the longing for God was so strong that he renounced his career and travelled throughout India as  sanyasi.

Swami Mukundananda at the Lotus Feet of his Spiritual Master

swami mukundananda with Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj

During these travels, he associate closely with many elevated saints of India, read the writings of the great Acharyas of the past, and lived in many famous holy places. Ultimately his search took him to the lotus feet of his Spiritual Master, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (who is lovingly called “Maharajji” by his devotees). He was overawed by the unfathomable scriptural knowledge and ocean of Divine love that he saw manifest in his Spiritual Master. About this first meeting, Maharajji later remarked, “He recognized me as one would recognize his mother.” Under the guidance of Shree Maharajji, he practiced intense sadhana while residing at the ashram. He also extensively studied the Vedic scriptures, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavatam and the Indian and Western systems of philosophy. He also perfected the principle meditation technique called “Roopydhyan”, as revealed and taught by Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. Upon completion of his studies, his Guru entrusted him with the key task of propagating the ancient knowledge of the Eternal Truth the world over.

Swami Mukundananda was first introduced to yogasans and Hatha Yog meditational techniques in childhood, and he continued its practice while growing up. As he transitioned to Bhakti Yog, he changed his meditational techniques, but continued with his daily practice of yogasans. Seeing his interest in Yog, Kripaluji Maharaj asked him to teach a holistic system of Yog, to correct the anomaly in the Western world, where Yoga was being taught as a mere physical science. On his Spiritual Master’s instructions, Swamiji visited reputed Yoga Universities all over India, studying their yogic techniques. He then incorporated the best practices of Hatha Yog, and amalgamated it with Bhakti Yog, to formulate the system of “Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog.”

Worldwide Mission

For the last quarter of a century, Shree Swamiji has been traveling far and wide, awakening hundreds of thousands of seekers. Wherever Swamji goes, he attracts huge audiences. Hearing the profound secrets of the Vedas from him is a rare privilege, for he is able to explain the ancient esoteric knowledge with rigourous scientific logic, in the modern context. Using perfect logic, and a simple-yet-scientific approach, Swamiji offers new ways of understanding and applying the knowledge of the scriptures in our daily lives. The hallmark of his lectures is the ease with which he dispels various myths and misnomers associated with the various paths of God-realization, and his ability to penetrate even the toughest minds and convince them with depth of understanding and scriptural veracity.

Swamiji has been teaching Yoga & Meditation for over 15 years and personally practising it for over 40 years. He is a renouned expert on Meditation techniques and has presented them to a worldwide audience in the last many years at various forums. He is also the author of many books and articles on Yoga, Meditation and Pranayam.

Inspiring Discourses

Swamiji’s lectures cover the teachings of the Vedas, Upanishads, Shreemad Bhagwatam, Puranas, Bhagavad Geeta, Ramayan, and other Eastern scriptures and Western philosophies. Like the true Disciple of a true Master, Swamiji masterfully quotes from the scriptures of all the great religions, to satisfy even the most discerning of knowledge-seekers. He also reveals the simple and straightforward path to God-realization that can be practiced by almost anyone. Although Swami Mukundananda started preaching in India two decades ago, he now preaches both in India and abroad. He has inspired innumerable devotees in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, where his visit is always anxiously awaited. Since 2008, on the instruction of Shree Maharajji, Swamiji has increasingly begun spending more time in USA,  where his educational background and command over the English language make his programs particularly charming to the intelligentsia, professionals, and academicians.

Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj

The Personification of Divine Love and Grace

Since eternity, divine personalities have descended on earth for the welfare of humans. Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj is one such divine personality, who is amongst the most unique and highly revered spiritual master. “Shree Maharajji”, as he is lovingly called by his devotees, was born on the auspicious night of Sharad Poornima in 1922, in the village Mangarh, near Allahabad in the eastern state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Childhood and youth

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj spent his childhood just like any other, absorbed in playing games and frolicking with his young friends. He was well known to be very intelligent and would excel effortlessly in his studies. At the age of fourteen, he left his village and attended three Universities, in Kashi, Chitrakoot and Indore and many more. He covered a whole series of courses in the space of just two-and-a-half years.

Absorption in Divine Bliss

At the young age of sixteen, Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj suddenly gave up his studies and entered the dense forests of Chitrakoot. There he spent his time absorbed in intense love for Radha Krishna. He would often lose all external consciousness, and go without eating and drinking for many days. For long intervals, he would remain in mahabhav, the highest stage of devotion that manifests in Radha Rani. The very same manifestation of mahabhav love was last seen in Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, about 500 years ago. He emerged from the forest after two years to begin his mission of revealing the glories of Radha Krishna devotion to the world.

Kirtan movement

Shree Maharajji started to conduct ‘satsangs’ that brought about a revolution of Bhakti or devotion in the states of UP and Rajasthan in the 1940s and 50s. He would lead kirtans imbued with intense devotion, which would continue throughout the night. These kirtans, which he wrote himself, have been compared by scholars with those of Meerabai, Soordas, Tulsidas, and Ras Khan.

Shree Maharajji’s divine kirtans have captured a special place for themselves in the hearts of sincere devotees across the globe.

Scriptural Discourses

After accepting the title of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj traveled throughout the country for fourteen years. He would deliver month-long discourses in each city, in which he would unravel the mysteries of the scriptures before tens of thousands of people, who would throng the venue for a glimpse of this extraordinary scholar and Saint whose words left them spellbound. Shree Maharajji’s lectures tantalize the masses with humor, worldly examples, practical instructions and playful chastisement, much to the delight of the crowd. It was a unique experience as he made the deepest scriptural truths accessible to everyone in the simplest language.

As a cut runs deep, his penetrative words have such divine power that even an atheist’s heart can melt when Shree Maharajji describes the merciful and gracious nature of God.

Devotional literature

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj has written thousands of inspiring verses revealing the Divine pastimes of Radha Krishna. His style of writing is unique in the entire history of saints: First, he begins the chanting of a pada or kirtan, and as the kirtan progresses, he keeps adding lines to it, bringing it to a consummate close. In glorification of Shree Radha Krishna Devotion, he has named one of his principal creations as “Prem Ras Madira”, or “Divine Love Intoxicant”. A literal (verbatim) translation of the name of one of the greatest treasures of a devotee is a naïve and futile attempt. One is lost for words to describe the intensity and greatness of the pads and kirtans written by Shree Maharajji. It is only by singing the inebriating kirtans that we can get a glimpse of the unfathomable Divine love that pours out from the heart of a true devotee of Shree Radha Krishna.

Worldwide mission

It is Shree Maharajji’s vision that every soul should get a chance to practice Bhakti or devotion in its simplest form, so that the soul may attain its true goal of God-realization. In order to help the people around the world in their quest towards this goal, Shree Maharajji began training devotee preachers and sending them to different parts of the globe. He also created a formal organization and began the construction of huge ashrams, to provide facilities for devotees who wished to practically apply the teachings in their lives. This organization is today known as the Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat. Every soul seeking divine love & bhakti realizes the infinite grace of  Shree Kripalu ji maharaj.