The Pursuit of Bliss

Hindus observe sacred occasions by festive observances. All festivals in Hinduism are predominantly spiritual in character and significance. Many festivals are seasonal. Some celebrate harvest and descension of God. Some are dedicated to important events in Hindu Ithihasa Purana (Historical Facts). Every festival is a unique opportunity for everyone to remember the Divine glories of our beloved Lord and their leelas (Divine past times). As Hindu’s we are graced with multiple festival dates to remember Him and to celebrate their Divine glories.   The following major festivals are celebrated in all the ashrams of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. 1 st January, 2014 – Bakthi Diwas / New Year Celebration 14 th January 2014 - Makar Sankranti / Jagadguru Divas Makar Sankranti signifies the beginning of the harvest season. It’s celebrated not only all over India but other South East Asian Countries as well. Jagadguru Divas commemorates Jagadguru Shri Kripalu ...

Actions of God and Saints Hari Guru karma divya Govinda Radhey, mayic budhi te agamya bate dey. (Synopsis of a talk given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on December 29, 2010, in Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, India, explaining this new kirtan verse) The Vedas and scriptures and also Saints have said that there is no difference between God and His Saints. Tasminstajjaney-bhedabhavat . (Narad Bhakti Darshan) In some places in the scriptures, God has even regarded His devotee Saint as greater than Him. How astonishing! Nirapeksham munim shantam… (Bhagwatam, 11/14/16) Shri Krishna said to Uddhava, “When My Saints walk on the earth, I secretly walk behind them.” Uddhava wondered, “Why do You secretly follow them? It must be to protect them.” Shri Krishna said, “No, Uddhava, anubrajamyaham nityam puyeya , I do this so their footdust may fall on Me and purify Me. That is how loving My Saints are to Me.” After God realisation, God bestows all His powers on the bhakta Saint. Fo...

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

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...

Surrender to God (The most confidential of all knowledge!) Shri Krishna says to Arjun in the Gita: सर्वगुह् तमं भूयः श्रृणु मे परमं वचः (Gita) “Arjun! I have disclosed some confidential knowledge, and also some very confidential knowledge to you. Now listen to the most confidential of all knowledge.” After hearing about the paths of Karm, Gyan and Bhakti, Arjun had not yet reached the point where he would be ready to fight the Mahabharata war and kill everyone as per Shri Krishna’s instruction. Arjun did not have the courage to say, “I will fight not one but ten Mahabharata wars; I will kill them all.” So God said to him, “Because you are very dear to me, I will disclose to you the most confidential of all knowledge.” Shri Krishna said, सर्वधर्मान् परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं वज्र (Gita) Most acharyas have explained this verse to mean, “Renounce all dharma, or prescribed Vedic duties, and surrender to Me alone.” Only Adi Jagadguru Shankaracharya has explained it as, धर्म अधर्म च...

Hari Guru chumbak Govinda Radhey, Man loha shuddhi matra so kinchva dey. (Synopsis of a talk by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on January 16, 2011, in Bhakti Dham, Mangadh, India, explaining this new kirtan verse.) A mother and father have four children. They all live in the same home, share the same environment and eat the same food, but the aim and interest of each is different. All four children went to see a Saint. One of them sincerely followed the Saint’s teachings. One half-heartedly following them and then stopped. One didn’t follow them at all. One criticised the family member who was practising devotion, “Why has he started this ‘Radhey Radhey’ in our home?” Why is there so much difference? This verse gives the reason. Our mind is filled with the stored impressions of actions from uncountable past lifetimes. This is collectively called sanchit karma. During this time we have committed uncountable sins. There is no such sin, even one such as murder, that we have committed j...