The Pursuit of Bliss

Meditating on Krishna’s Form by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (Translated from a speech at Brahmand Ghat, 1965) Leave your physical body here and think of yourself in a Divine body, like Krishna’s body. In your Divine body go towards Golok, Krishna’s eternal abode. In Golok the sun, moon, air, land and hills are Divine because Krishna Himself has become all these. Every object there glows with a Divine effulgence. Now imagine that you are walking there along the gently flowing Yamuna river. On either side there are Divine meadows. The plants and trees on its banks are blossoming with flowers. They are attracting honey bees, which are droning around them. On the banks of such an enchanting Yamuna, which are studded with sentient, Divine jewels and precious stones, is Brahmand Ghat. Having reached there, you can’t find Shyam Sundar. It is possible He has gone somewhere else to play. Look for Him; He may be coming soon. Look for Him in all directions. He will come only wh...

Swami Mukundananda reveals the history, greatness, grace and the importance of the divine life of our incomparable and beloved Guru, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, the 5th authentic Jagadguru of this age. Explained in a detailed series of 5 lecture sessions, Shree Swami Mukundananda gives us a very rare glimpse of many of Shree Maharajji's divine leelas over the last 60 odd years. A source of immense inspiration and guidance for all devotees and rejoice in the bliss of the greatness and magnificence of Shree Maharajji's divine presence. Part 1  Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

Vasant Panchami Vasant Panchami marks the beginning of the spring season and falls on the fifth day of spring (Maagh). Also known and celebrated as Saraswati Puja. This festival is celebrated at the beginning of the Spring season, when vibrant yellow flowers in the mustard fields are blooming, creating a joyous atmosphere everywhere. In Braj, from the time of Vasant Panchmi, devotees begin to sing Holi songs in the Temples. Shri Maharaj Ji dresses up in lovely yellow garments. Devotees chant special Holi songs, dance in spiritual happiness and play Holi of flower petals throwing them on each other, and Shri Maharajji showers his Grace by throwing flowers on them. “Pad Kirtans” sung during this season usually recount how the exasperated gopies, took their sweet revenge on Shri Krishna and his friends. Tired of being teased and harassed by Shri Krishna and his friends, the gopies decided to retaliate by pelting the darling of Braj with cow-dung, mud, dyes made out of local flow...

Realise that God Dwells Within Synopsis of a lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on August 2, 2011, in Bhakti Dham, India.  All the scriptures, from the Vedas to the Ramayana, and all other religious books and spiritual paths to God believe that God is omnipresent. He doesn't merely permeate everything, but He also resides in ours hearts as paramatma. In this form He is not just a divine presence but also a performer of action. He calculates the consequences of our uncountable accumulated karmas or actions of the past, gives those consequences in the form of our present destiny, and most importantly, He notes our current actions. Actions in this sense are our thoughts, not our physical actions. Karmas were performed by all great Saints. For example, Arjuna killed millions in the war of the Mahabharat. Hanuman destroyed Lanka. But what was the internal state of their mind? This is what God observed, not their external actions. Similarl...

Importance of Human Life.............. Lecture by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj There are three things that are attained only through God’s grace and all three are very rare. Number one is human body. Human birth has been given to us through the grace of God. It is not our doing. Ramayan says – After millions of births; after revolving in 8.4 million forms of life, the individual soul is granted the rare human birth. God gives us a chance to attain the ultimate goal of our life. If we fail to attain the aim of life, then as the Vedas say – –we will be forced to revolve in 8.4 million species. But we did not listen to God. Therefore, we are going round and round. Then once again God took pity on us and gave us the human form. So, this human life is attained with God’s grace and it’s very rare. You may think, “I have attained the human birth as a result of virtuous actions of previous lifetimes, and therefore why should I consider this to be God’s grace?” But I ask you; do y...

"Vedvaani Alaukik"  "Vedvaani Alaukik" - by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj 6.11.12 - The first lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj at Bhakti Bhawan, Bhakti Dham, Mangarh

The Real Meaning of Devotional Practice (Hindi with English subtitles)

Shri Radha complains to Her mother - Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj [Eng Subtitles]

In this self composed kirtan Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji  Maharaj explains a beautiful Leela of Lord Shiva coming to Gokul to get a glimpse of baby Krishna.  Mother Yashoda is petrified by His looks and thus, refuses to grant Him the audience.  Disappointed, Lord Shiva returns, but Shri Krishna is not happy with it.  What does He do to fulfill His devotee's wish ?  Watch this video. Hindi with English Subtitles 

नन्द के आनन्द गोविंद राधे | प्रकटे आनन्दकन्द बता दे || Nand Baba's house is filled with joy, because the ocean of bliss has appeared in his house! पुत्र जन्म सुनि नन्द गोविंद राधे | रोम रोम आनन्दमग्न बता दे || When Nand Baba heard a baby boy has taken birth, every pore of his body was filled with joy! नन्द के बन्दीजन गोविंद राधे | आशीर्वाद देने आये बता दे || All of Nand Baba’s respected elders came to bless the boy. सब ब्रजवासी भी गोविंद राधे | गावें बधाई नाचें मत्त हो बता दे || All Brajwasis also started singing songs of felicitation and started dancing with joy. ब्रज के सभी ग्वाल गोविंद राधे | सजधज भेंट लै के आय बता दे || All the cowherd boys of Braj spruced themselves up and came to see Him with some gifts. नन्द के पुत्र हुआ गोविंद राधे | शोर सुनि गोपियाँ विभोर बता दे || When the Gopis heard the news that a boy was born to Nand Baba, they were overwhelmed with joy! पुनि सब गोपी मिलि गोविंद राधे | मंगल गान गावें नाचें बता दे || Once again, all the G...

Ayo braj ras bechan varo. The seller of  braj ras  or the nectar of selfless divine love, Shri Krishna, has descended in Braj. Jo ras nigamagamahun agam soi, det vanacharin kahan karo. This same  braj ras , which is unattainable even by the Vedas and other scriptures, is being given freely by Shri Krishna to the illiterate Gopis. Jo braj ras hit shuk sanakadik, latan patan tan kari daro. In order to attain this  braj ras , even the greatest paramhansas and gyanis like Shuka, Sanaka and others have descended in Braj in the form of creepers, plants and trees. So ras as jehi lagi Shiva-shankar, nar tey nari tanu dharo. In order to attain this  braj ras , Lord Shankar assumed the form of a Gopi. So ras piyat soi jo vako, nij tan man pranan haro. This  braj ras  can only be attained by the one who surrenders his body, mind and soul to Shri Krishna as its price. So ras as ‘Kripalu’ chhin chhin badh, ras Vaikuntha lagat kharo. Jagadgur...

Kaun duhave gaiya, Kanha topai kaun duhave gaiya? ( Oh Kanhaiya! Who is going to have You milk their cow?) Thakurji (little Krishna) used to go to the house of  Gopis .  This was a daily routine and He used to beg and plead,  “O  Gopi ! Have Me milk your cow. I will milk your cow.  You don’t need to work so hard.”  All the  Gopis  had a meeting and they all decided that they should tease Lala (little Krishna).  So, today when Thakurji went and said, “Have Me milk your cow,”  all the  Gopis refused.  “I don’t need Your help to milk my cow.  I will do it myself.” Kanhaiya was taken by surprise as to what could have happened?  The  Gopis  said, “Listen to the reasons.” Karo rang aru kari kamariya, bidak jayagi gaiya . (Seeing Your dark complexion and Your black blanket, the cow will jump back.) The color of Your body is black and You wear a black blanket; (seeing that,) the cow will jump back,...

Shri Jaganath Puri Dham Speech by Jagadgru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj Ji (with english subtitles) Part 1 Part 2

Vasant Panchami This festival is celebrated at the beginning of the Spring season, when vibrant yellow flowers in the mustard fields are blooming, creating a joyous atmosphere everywhere. In Braj, from the time of Vasant Panchmi, devotees begin to sing Holi songs in the Temples. Shri Maharaj Ji dresses up in lovely yellow garments. Devotees chant special Holi songs, dance in spiritual happiness and play Holi of flower petals throwing them on each other, and Shree Maharajji showers his Grace by throwing flowers on them.   “Pad Kirtans” sung during this season usually recount how the exasperated gopies, took their sweet revenge on Shri Krishna and his friends. Tired of being teased and harassed by Shri Krishna and his friends, the gopies decided to retaliate by pelting the darling of Braj with cow-dung, mud, dyes made out of local flowers, vermilion powder etc. If an unfortunate Gopa (Shri Krishna's mate) happened to be caught by the gopies, he was  forcefully d...

http://youtu.be/PTZ-hUaJCI4  Ajay Kumar Walks again after 6 years! Patient: Ajay Kumar Age: 21 years old From Ishipur Dhikhai Village, Pratapgarh, UP, INDIA Ajay Kumar suffered from a severe case of Paralysis from the age of 14, due to which he was bed ridden. For 6 years he relied on his brother, Vijay Kumar, for full support as he was unable to move. His arms and legs were both very stiff to the point that he could not even move out of the bed without support. He could never imagine being able to walk again. After going to many doctors in Pratapgarh, Allahabad and even Delhi for various treatments, Ajay did not see any signs of improvement in his condition. Belonging to a poor background, his family struggled to continually spend money on his treatments which had not helped with his condition. After spending 2.5 lakh rupees on treatment, Ajay heard about Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya (JKC) - Mangarh, and its 100% free services through a friend. At JKC -- M...

Makar Sankranti is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar and is celebrated with great devotion, zeal and fervour on 14 January each year. It falls on the day when the sun enters the zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when day and night are of equal duration.   On the auspicious date of January 14th,1957, our beloved Shri Maharaj Ji was honoured with the title of `Jagadguru' by the 500 scholars of Kashi Vidvat Parishad in Varanasi, India.   Shrimatpadavakyapramanparavarin Vedmargpratisthapanacharya Nikhildarshansamanvayacharaya Sanatanvaidikdharmpratishthapan-satsampradayaparamacharaya Bhakti-yog-rasavatar Bhagavadanantashrivibushit Shri 1008 Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj Ji   In 1957, Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj (Shri Maharaj Ji) was invited by the Kashi Vidvat Parishat, a body of 500 foremost scriptural scholars of Varanasi, India, to speak for nine consecutive days on scriptural philosophy. During this time, Shri Maharaj Ji q...

Radhey Radhey Everyone, Wishing all of you a blessed 2012, and may this New year bing clarity of thought and you closer to Hari and Guru. Recently someone sent me a mail about the the world ending in 2012, if that prediction is true then there is no worry as every problem we experience in this life will end with the end of the world. The truth of the matter is that only the problem of this life has ended but the Sanchit karma  (accumulated) & Prarabdh Karma (karma from past actions) will haunt us in the comming lives. We cant escape the :- trigun -  the three mayic qualities - satvik, rajas, tamas trikarm - the three kinds of actions (sanchit-past accumulated, prarabdh, fate of this life, kriyaman, new actions of present life) tridosh - the bodily humors described in Ayurved - vat, pit, kaph). panchkosh - five material sheaths – earth, air, water, fire and ether Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaji the 5th current Jagadguru says.... "So I advise ...

Christmas and New Year is literally around the corner, for me it’s always been a day for celebration. It’s not only a day when I think that Christ was born but also a day where I celebrate the love of my life Radha Krishna together under the Kalpavriksha tree. When I was much younger Swamini Sushree Gopeshwari Devi will come to Malaysia (during the mid 80's to late 80's) after the annual Sadhana program had finished in India. At times she would stay with us till the New Year with 12 hours of Hari Nam Sankirtan and to conduct satsang. During that period we would celebrate Christmas and New Year in unique fashion. A day before the 24th of December we would go out to the small forest and look for a Pine tree and we made sure it was at least 5 feet tall in minimum height. It was an arduous task getting the tree chopping it down and putting it into the back of the car with its fern like twigs jutting out of the car window we would drive through town bringing it back home. T...