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Free Will: Choosing between God and the World
Part 5 of Bhakti Upliftment Series Based on the teachings of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj The scriptures state that every living being is an instrument in the hands of God. He is seated within us and provides the power by which we see, hear, think, and act. Yet, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj explains […]
Engage the Mind and Senses in Devotion
Part 4 of Bhakti Upliftment Series Many seekers make a common mistake on the path of Bhakti. Some people do not practise roopdhyan, some do not clap, and some do not participate in singing or following along properly. This is not the correct way to engage in devotion. Roopdhyan is the most important aspect of […]
How to Meditate on God: The Practice of Roopdhyan
Part 3 of Bhakti Upliftment Series A simple and powerful way to meditate on God is through roopdhyan – loving meditation on His divine form. God gives us full liberty to visualise Him in any way that appeals to our heart. You may imagine Him as tall or short, dark or fair, young or old, […]
Training the Mind in Bhakti
Part 2 of Bhakti Upliftment Series By Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj Many seekers feel discouraged, saying, “My mind does not stay absorbed in God.” But this is only the beginning stage of spiritual practice. For countless lifetimes, the mind has been attached to the world. Naturally, when we try to turn it toward God, […]
Who is More Important – Sita or Ram?
(Sita Ram Mein Kaun Adhik Mahatvapurn Hai?) The scriptures declare: “श्री रामो जगतां पिता, जगन्माता तु जानकी” This means that Shri Ram is the father of the entire universe, and Sita (Janaki) is the mother of the whole world. Just as in worldly life we have both a father and a mother, similarly, we can […]
Akshaya Tritiya: Its True Significance
From a discourse by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj Akshaya Tritiya is a festival pertaining to Lord Krishna. The significance of all such days connected with Him is this: by surrendering ourselves – physically, financially, and mentally to the Lord, we derive spiritual benefit. Of course, there are many stories associated with this day, describing […]
God Alone Is Mine
By Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj In one of his profound discourses, Maharaji beautifully explains the essence of divine love by describing its three fundamental aspects: There are three entities: the ‘Lover,’ the ‘Beloved,’ and ‘Prem’ (Love). Among these, the most essential to understand is the Beloved. The Beloved is the one who possesses Divine […]
Hanuman Ji: The Embodiment of True Devotion and Humility
(Lecture by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on Hanuman Jayanti) (This incident relates to a time when Garud, Sudarshan Chakra, and Satyabhama had developed subtle pride in their own greatness. The Lord, wishing to remove their ego and reveal true devotion, decided to show them the mirror through His dearest devotee, Hanuman Ji) I am […]
Ram in Krishna, Krishna in Ram
The Non-Difference of God’s Divine Forms (An excerpt of a speech delivered by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj during Ram Navmi) To differentiate amongst God’s Divine forms is considered a namaparadh (a grave spiritual transgression). There is no greater sin than a namaparadh. In fact, It is a spiritual transgression to even consider God […]
The True Spiritual Significance of Holi
(Speech by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji on the occasion of Holi) Only a few people know the spiritual and Vedic secret of the festival of Holi. Most regard it merely as worldly amusement. They think of it as a game, just as there are games like cricket, they take Holi to be another form of […]