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(Speech by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on Karwa Chauth) Today is Karwa Chauth.  Every festival serves a purpose, and it is essential that this purpose  draws our minds closer to Shri Krishna.  In our Hindu faith, many festivals are celebrated to encourage householders to somehow dedicate at least 100-150 days out of 365 days […]

(A speech by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on Sharat Purnima) Of all the festivals that have existed since eternity, or will exist in the future, the crest jewel of all these festivals is the festival of Sharat Purnima. Why is this festival so special? It is on this night that Lord Shri Krishna performed […]

(Special Lecture by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on practising Roopdhyan) The culmination of knowledge from the Vedas to the Ramayana is in Sankirtan. This is what you all are practising now. Sankirtan means to sing about the names, forms, qualities, pastimes, etc. of God.  In India, people sing sankirtans regularly, but they don’t chant […]

By Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj Ever notice how actors in movies convincingly portray anger, joy, or conflict, all while keeping their true emotions in check? They are experts at faking emotions to fit their roles, but their real feelings remain unaffected.  They are only acting to earn money.   Similarly, we need to adapt our […]

Most people ignorantly think that Shri Radha and Shri Krishna must be like Lakshmi and Vishnu or Parvati and Shiva, but it is not so. Lakshmi and Vishnu are eternal consorts, as are Parvati and Shiva.  Shri Krishna is the absolute supreme divine power.  For example, you have a father. But your original father’s father […]

(Speech by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on Janmashtami Day) Around 5,000 years ago, on this very day, our Divine Father was born. Our Father was born after us. This might seem amusing. Even a layman knows that a son is born after his father. Yet, it’s greatly surprising that the one who has countless […]

(Speech by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj) Lord Shri Krishna is the Supreme Director of both the Divine realms and the material world. He alone is God, and everything else is under His control.  Infinite Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, the sun, and the moon are under His dominion.  He is the eternal well-wisher of every […]

(Speech by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on Raksha Bandhan) Today is the  auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan.  Raksha (Protection), the protector, and the one who is to be protected.  These three things need to be understood. Who is the protector?  Who needs to be protected?  What is the meaning of protection? The Vedas say […]

(Lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on Hariyali Teej) Today is an important festival of Shri Krishna, Hariyali Teej.   Some people have asked me as to what we should be doing on this festival.   On every festival, we have to do only one thing –  We have to detach our mind […]

Many of you would claim that you are a theist, i.e. a believer in God. But are you really? Let us reflect on this. Most of you would be familiar with the saying ‘rama naam satya hai’ – God’s Name is the Ultimate Truth. It is a common custom in India to recite it during […]

Most of you complain that your mind does not get absorbed in God. Initially it is difficult to engage your mind in God, but with practice it will happen. In the beginning, you need to withdraw it from the world again and again and attach it to God forcibly. Gradually it will get absorbed naturally.  […]

(A speech given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on Guru Tattwa) आदि मध्य अंत तीनों गुरु ही बना दे Guru takes care of all his devotees through their entire devotional journey  (Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj) There is a question which rises in everyone’s mind.  Some say God is greater, some say Guru is […]

The International Day of Yoga, often referred to as World Yoga Day, is celebrated on June 21st.  This year marks the 10th International Day of Yoga. It is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the many benefits of practising yoga, including its potential to promote harmony and peace among individuals and communities […]

(Hamara Vastavik Pita) (Speech delivered by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji on Father’s Day in Mussoorie, 2009) All souls are brothers (Sab jeev bhai bhai govinde radhe) And their father is one – Shri Krishna (Sab ka pita hai ek, krishna beta dai) (Verse 3.1 Taittiriya Upanishad) In the Taittiriya Upanishad of the Vedas, Varun’s son, […]

(Father’s Day Lecture by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj at Mussoorie) Each and every soul in this world is God’s son.  God is not only our father, mother, but our every relation.  However,  the main relation of the soul to God is that of a Father and Son.  The Vedas have defined God as the […]

Taken from a lecture by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj There is a question from a devotee which needs to be addressed.    How can we succeed in controlling our mind?  It is the biggest foolishness to even think that we can control our mind.  No one can ever succeed in controlling the mind.   […]

Taken from a lecture by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj Happiness is the one and only thing every living being desires, and yet there is such variation and variety found everywhere else in this world.  There are 8.4 million forms that a soul can enter and they are all unique.  Some reside in water, some […]

Taken from a lecture by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj A human body is given to a soul after countless births, so says the Mahabharata.  Let us try to understand the value of this powerful vehicle that we possess. Out of the 8.4 million species of life, it is only in a human body that […]

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Sita Navami, also known  as Sita Jayanti is an auspicious festival which marks the birth anniversary of Sita Maiya, the divine consort of Lord Rama. Sita Navami is celebrated to observe the values and ethics that Goddess Sita set for her devotees.   She is believed to be the embodiment of purity and chastity.  On […]

(Speech given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on Mother’s Day on 13 May 2001) The whole world is celebrating Mother’s Day today. The true meaning of celebrating Mother’s day i.e. a day to honour mothers.  In other words, it is a day to understand the importance of a mother.  Who is a mother?  And […]

(Lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on the occasion of Akshya Tritiya) A devotee has asked me the significance of Akshaya Tritiya.  This is a festival pertaining to Lord Krishna and the significance of all the days pertaining to Lord Krishna is only that by surrendering ourselves physically, financially and mentally to Lord […]

(A discourse given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on the occasion of  Ram Navmi) “The Vedas have said this about God: Lord Ram alone is the father, mother, brother,  well-wisher and everything for a soul.  Other than him, we have no other real relation with anybody in this world at all.   For example, millions […]

To express gratitude for the countless deeds of their Guru and father Jagadguruttam Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, the Presidents of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP, ) H. H. Sushri Dr Vishakha Tripathi Ji, H. H. Sushri Dr Shyama Tripathi Ji and H. H. Sushri Dr Krishna Tripathi Ji, Kripalu Dham, made an auspicious resolution in January […]

Do we really celebrate Holi? In celebrating Holi we highlight the omnipresence of God.  Unfortunately, most people fail to realise the true significance of this festival, and instead just play with colours and make merry.  The real aim of celebrating Holi is to follow the teachings and example of Bhakt Prahlada by developing unflinching faith […]

(An excerpt of a speech made by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on Shivratri ) In the Ramayana, Tulsidas has written some verses and raised a question. Is there a principle that devotion to God can’t be attained without worshipping Lord Shankar ji?  Is it compulsory to worship Lord Shankarji?   The answer to this is […]

(Temple of Divine Love) Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, the Rasik Saint, who remained ever immersed in the bliss of Shri Radha Krishna’s most sublime divine love pastimes, offered a transcendental gift of this Supreme Love to Shri Vrindavan Dham – ‘PREM MANDIR’  (Temple of Divine Love). Generally temples are named after various descensions of […]

(Romance with the Divine) Valentine’s day is being celebrated all over the world today on  14 February.  It however, has nothing to do with the scriptures, according to Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj.  It was a tradition started by people to have some fun and frolic. Since everyone was keen to celebrate this day, our […]

(Mere Ram Ayenge – My Ram will come) Shabari was a disciple of Matanga Rishi.  Although she was uneducated, she had an immense amount of faith and devotion and firm belief in her Guru.  When Rishi Matanga became old and realised that his time on earth was coming to an end, he asked Shabri to […]

If you want to attain Divine Grace, you have to seek the guidance of a Guru who is well-versed in the Vedas and all other scriptures, and who has realised God. You have to surrender to him alone; there is no other way. This has been ordained by God Himself. Why? God alone knows! He […]

God and Guru can only shower grace and nothing else. Let us consider the case of a Saint. Prior to the attainment of God-realisation, a Saint performs all kinds of actions, both good and bad and bears the fruits. However, upon becoming God-realised, he ceases to work. तस्य कार्य न विद्यते । (Gita 3.17) The […]

Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj is the only Saint of this age to be honoured with the title of Jagadguru, the highest authority among all Hindu Vedic Saints and scholars. This title is only given to that Saint who brings about a spiritual revolution in the world through his divine teachings. Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji […]

New Year Message by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj

The Supremacy of Divine Name ‘RADHE’ by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Beautiful Lecture given by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj on the occasion of Akshay Navami explaining the kirtan – ‘‘Man Karu Sumiran Radha Rani Ke Charan.’ Man Karu Sumiran Radhey Rani ke charan मन करु सुमिरन, राधे रानी के चरन। Man karu sumiran, Radhey Rani ke charan.. O, my mind! Remember the lotus feet of […]

(Lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj during Govardhan Pooja celebrations) Today is the day of Govardhan Pooja. The day we worship Giridhari.  Why do we observe this festival?  It has great significance and we need to understand. Throughout the Vedas, Puranas, and scriptures, God and Saints have instructed us to love God alone. […]

Diwali is a special Hindu festival that is observed by Indians all over the world.  The tradition of Diwali began many millennia ago when on this day Lord Ram returned to his kingdom in Ayodhya with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshman after defeating the demon king Ravana.  The residents of Ayodhya celebrated by […]

(A speech given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaji on the occasion of Karwa Chauth) Today is the festival of Karwa Chauth.  Many ladies fast for the welfare of their husbands today. They worship Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati.  Some are observing this fast for their husband’s long life.  But what has this got […]

A beautiful pad or devotional song from ‘Prema Rasa Madira,’ depicting a Gopi’s viraha state (separation) from Lord Krishna during Sharat Purnima.  Prem Ras Madira is a principal composition of 1008 pads of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s and arguably his greatest contribution to the spiritual and material world. Puni Sharata-Purnima a Gai पुनि शरत-पूर्णिमा […]

TONIGHT IS SHARAT PURNIMA –  The full moon night is in all its glory.  The Divine Couple Shyama Shyam are showering the nectarean bliss of Divine love in Their abode of love, Vrindavan. The Supreme Personification of Divine Love, Shri Radha and the Crest Jewel of Rasikas, Shyamasundara both look like the embodiment of ADORNMENT […]

Happiness is the one and only thing every living being desires, and yet there is such variation and variety found everywhere else in this world. There are 8.4 million forms that a soul can enter and they are all unique. Some reside in water, some in the air, and some on the earth. Some are […]

The God that people worship is the Supreme Almighty God himself, the all-knowing, all-powerful and all-majestic. He is the Governor, Creator and Sustainer of the entire universe. Everything about Him is infinite. He is omnipotent and omnipresent and there is nothing or no one greater than Him. How is it possible for us ignorant, insignificant […]

(A Special Radhashtami Lecture by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj) Today is the auspicious day of Shri Radha Rani’s Appearance. Hence you all must have a desire to know, what is Radha Tattva? Who is Radha? Let’s first understand the grammatical formation of the word ‘Radha.’ Radha is a root word in Sanskrit language. Its […]

Throughout His life, Shri Maharaj Ji gave all who came in contact with Him, be they an eminent scholar, skeptic, or everyday person, the opportunity to understand three essential truths: Shree Radha is the ultimate goal of every living being. Shree Radha is the essence of all scriptures. Shree Radha is the personification of the […]

As explained, our relationship with Shri Krishna is not an ordinary relationship. It is a relationship with imbued Grace. It is like the relationship of a mother to her child. She always thinks of the child’s welfare. But there may be one doubt in your mind, when you are alone. Let’s resolve that also. This […]

There is a story narrated by village folks which relates to this. Once a father scolded his son for a mistake and slapped him. The son felt so bad that he ran away from home. He was upset but then he found some work. And gradually, he became a millionaire. After attaining maturity, he thought […]

What is our sambandh or relationship with Shree Krishna? Sambandh has ‘sam’ as the prefix and ‘bandh’ as the root word. That is samyak bandhan, all around, complete or 100% relationship. That is the meaning of sambandh. It’s just like your mother, father, brother, brother-in-law or son-in-law, whom you call your relations or relatives. Can […]

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The true celebration of Guru Purnima will only commence when you surrender completely unto the lotus feet of your Spiritual Master. On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, everyone would like to know what the real meaning of Guru Purnima is. It is the complete surrender by an individual soul under the bondage of maya […]

Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru MaheshwaraGuru Sakshat Param Brahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah The Guru performs the roles of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Playing the role of Brahma, he gives us the jnana or knowledge. As Vishnu, he protects that knowledge, and as Shankar or Mahesh, he destroys or dispels ignorance. Only a Sadguru is […]

(The Philosophy of Sanatan Dharm) One day we wake up feeling on top of the world, and another day, we feel sad and dejected for no good reason. Why is this so? Observe the constantly fluctuating and unusual nature of the world. There is a predominance of the three gunas, or the modes of Maya, […]

Shri Maharaj Ji’s Message on the occasion of Mother’s Day Radharani alone is everyone’s mother. Therefore the true meaning of celebrating Mother’s Day is to accept Radharani as your mother. Accept this from your heart. So once we come to know it and accept it with full faith that Radharani alone is our soul’s mother, […]

Mental Health Series: How do we become more tolerant? We have infinite faults within us. What faults can we claim not to have?  Being under the control of Maya, it is natural to have all these faults in abundance. And these faults are like vices from infinite lifetimes and are very strong and powerful. You […]

(Mental Health is a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, and is able to contribute to life in a meaningful way. – WHO) Every soul in this world is suffering, restless and incomplete. What is the reason for this? The […]

By Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj  (Mental Health is a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, and is able to contribute to life in a meaningful way. – WHO) Your thoughts will lead to your actions. Your actions will determine what […]

How to end suffering and increase our Atman Shakti? Firstly, think, “I am suffering but is anyone else suffering more than me?” And upon finding out, you may discover that there are millions of people that are suffering a lot more than you, both physically and mentally. In that case, we should consider ourselves fortunate […]

“Attachment to the world is Ravan.  Destroy it with the arrow of devotion to God.”  Each year, we witness the ritual of burning Ravan’s effigy.  But who was Ravan, really? Traditionally portrayed as the antagonist in the epic Ramayana, he was also a devoted follower of God. In fact, he hailed from Golok, serving as […]