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Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj_ His Life Story

Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj appeared in a small village called Mangarh, near Allahabad, in India, on the auspicious night of Sharat Purnima in October 1922. His mother, Bhagvati Devi, and father, Lalita Prasad, named Him Ram Kripalu at birth.

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Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj_ His Life Story

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  1. Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj: His Life Story HIS APPEARANCE: Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj appeared in a small village called Mangarh, near Allahabad, in India, on the auspicious night of Sharat Purnima in October 1922. His mother, Bhagvati Devi, and father, Lalita Prasad, named Him Ram Kripalu at birth. From the very first day, He delighted the hearts of everyone around Him with His sweet smile and serene look. MIRACULOUS CHILDHOOD: Since His childhood, His extraordinary virtues were noticed by people around Him. He spent His childhood in youthful fun, but at the same time, He excelled effortlessly in His studies and astonished His teachers and fellow students with His extraordinary intelligence and phenomenal memory. According to the tradition at that time, His parents got him married when He was 11 years old. HIS STUDIES: www.jkp.org.in

  2. He completed His schooling in a very short span of time, followed by the study of Sanskrit grammar, literature, and Ayurveda. He received the degree of Vyakaranacharya in 1936, Ayurved Acharya in 1943, and Sahitya Acharya (Master of Literature) in 1944. This brief period of study did not include the study of the scriptures. DIVINE SUBMERSION: At around the age of sixteen, He suddenly gave up His studies and resumed His natural divine nature and remained engrossed in Divine Love as He disappeared into the dense forest near Sharbhang ashram in Chitrakoot, and then into the forests near Vanshivat in Vrindavan. During this period, He graced the deserving souls who got to see a glimpse of the true form of Radha-Krishna love appearing in its fullest charm and highest ecstatic excitement. He remained totally immersed in the ecstasy of Divine Love, oblivious to the outer world. He forgot to pay attention to His physical state and the world around Him, remaining unconscious for hours on end. SERVICE TO SOULS: After approximately two years of moving about in this state of divine ecstasy, Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj was eventually discovered, and for the benefit of those people, He decided to conceal and control the bliss of Divine Love He was experiencing in order to propagate bhakti of Shri Krishna. Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj started revealing His divine wisdom and knowledge of the scriptures through His informal discourses. He also started immersing devotees in powerful waves of Divine Love and Bliss with these heart-melting chantings. (1940-1955) Satsang - True Association SATSANG: In the 1940s and 1950s, Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj started conducting satsangs that brought about a revolution of Bhakti (devotion). He would lead kirtans (divine chantings) imbued with intense devotion, which would www.jkp.org.in

  3. continue throughout the night. These kirtans, which He wrote Himself, have been compared by scholars with those of Meerabai, Soordas, Tulsidas, and Ras Khan. RADHA KRISHNA LOVE: His sankirtan programs of those days were like the vivid glow of Radha-Krishna's love that touched every heart, inspired everyone who was there, and thrilled every soul who desired the love of Radha-Krishna. Quite often He revealed the most amazing ecstatic state of Divine Love. According to the known history of Rasik Saints, these eminent states of Radha-Krishna love were revealed on the earth planet by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Ji for the first time in the last 5,000 years. The same expressions of Divine Love were seen in Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj when He chanted “Hare Ram” and “Hari Bol” in ecstasy. INFORMAL DISCOURSES: During His satsangs Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj used to give informal discourses where He explained the concepts of devotion in a very simple language such that even an illiterate would grasp it. He would speak for several hours at a time oblivious of who came and who went home. His prime goal was to educate everyone about the knowledge given in our scriptures. (1955-1957) Jagadguru Title ORGANISED SPIRITUAL CONFERENCES: Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj observed that people were misguided and totally ignorant of the actual essence of the scriptures, and the true form of devotional practice. To rectify this dismal spiritual state of mankind, in the year 1955, He organised a huge conference in Chitrakoot, which was attended by the most eminent scholars and Saints from Kashi, and various other parts of India. Another religious conference of a similar scale was organised by Him in 1956 in Kanpur. It was during these conferences that www.jkp.org.in

  4. His scriptural omniscience was revealed to the world, and even the most learned scholars of Kashi who attended the conference were lost in amazement. HONOURED WITH JAGADGURU TITLE: Impressed by Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s extraordinary authoritative knowledge of all the scriptures, the Kashi Vidvat Parishat, a prestigious and exclusive body of 500 of the most revered Vedic scholars, who collectively represented the foremost seat of spiritual learning in India, invited him to Kashi (Varanasi). Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj delivered a series of discourses in Sanskrit, which left all of them spellbound and speechless. With profound admiration, the scholars accepted Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s knowledge to be deeper than the combined knowledge of all 500 of them put together. They unanimously acclaimed him as “Jagadguru” (Spiritual Master of the whole world). This historic event took place on 14 January 1957. At the time, He was only 34 years of age. HONOURED AS JAGADGURU: Upon listening to Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s unique and authoritative knowledge of all scriptures, along with his astonishing reconciliation of the philosophies of the four prior Jagadgurus, the scholars of Kashi Vidvat Parishat gladly honoured Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj as Jagadguruttam, ‘Supreme amongst all Jagadgurus’. (1957-1971) Scriptural Discourses TRAVELLED THROUGHOUT INDIA: After accepting the title of Jagadguru, Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj travelled throughout India continuously for around fourteen years. He delivered month-long discourses in various cities, in which He revealed the mysteries of the scriptures before tens of thousands of people. Masses gathered at the venue for a glimpse of this extraordinary scholar and Saint whose words left them spellbound. www.jkp.org.in

  5. SPREAD KNOWLEDGE THROUGH DISCOURSES: Since that time, He continued to spread the knowledge and shower the nectar of Divine Love and Bliss. Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s lectures tantalized the masses with knowledge, humour, everyday examples, and practical instructions, and delighted people of any age, language, or country. It was a unique experience as He made the deepest scriptural truths accessible to everyone in the simplest language. His penetrative words had such divine power that even an atheist’s heart melted when Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj described the nature of the ultimate and absolute truth. (1971-2013) His Writings and Charity DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE: Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj composed thousands of bhajans and kirtans that evoke devotional sentiments within the heart. Topmost amongst them is ‘Prem Ras Madira’, a collection of 1008 devotional songs that has been highly praised by well-known poets of India. His book on philosophy, ‘Prem Ras Siddhant’ explains the ultimate aim of the individual soul, and sheds light on the importance of attaining divine grace and the indispensability of surrendering to a Saint. Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj has graced us with several other bhajan books such as Braj Ras Madhuri, Yugal Madhuri, Yugal Shatak, Bhakti Shatak, Yugal Ras, Shyama Shyam Geet, Radha Govind Geet, Krishna Dwadashi and Radha Trayodashi. TRAINED PREACHERS: During His life, He personally trained more than fifty pracharaks, monastic disciples, both male and female. They continue to travel throughout India and the world as His ordained representatives, spreading the most authentic divine wisdom contained in our scriptures as revealed and explained by Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj. Together with their discourses, www.jkp.org.in

  6. and Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s televised and online discourses, His teachings have spread all over the world. CHARITABLE WORKS: To help the poor and the needy, Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj started three 100% free charitable hospitals in Mangarh, Vrindavan, and Barsana that continue to provide medical treatment to the poor at no cost. He also established an educational institution that provides free education to girls from class 1 to post-graduation. Much-needed day-to-day necessities are distributed en-mass to some of our country’s poorest – blankets, dining utensils, food, medicine, financial aid, etc. In times of tragedy, JKP has always been a generous donor of financial assistance and will continue to be so. ASCENSION TO THE DIVINE ABODE: On November 15, 2013, Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj brought His visible pastimes to a close and returned to the divine abode of Shri Radha Krishna. His spiritual and charitable works are now being carried forward by the three Presidents of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat appointed by Him – Sushree Dr. Vishakha Tripathi, Sushree Dr. Shyama Tripathi and Sushree Dr. Krishna Tripathi. Entire Life Unlimited Grace on the Souls RADHA KRISHNA LOVE: Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s entire life was dedicated to distributing Radha Krishna's love to souls who associated with Him. From the time He woke up until the time He went to bed, Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj used to be amongst the devotees showering nectar of Divine Bliss. JAGADGURU SHRI KRIPALU JI MAHARAJ’S ASSOCIATION: Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj mostly resided in His ashrams in Mangarh, Barsana, Vrindavan, and Delhi. Thousands of people visited these centers www.jkp.org.in

  7. to have Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s association and to participate in ecstatic chanting programs and celebrations. Sometimes Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj visited different cities and towns to enlighten the hearts and minds of huge audiences that gathered to hear His explanations of the divine philosophy. His vivid descriptions of Radha Krishna's pastimes and virtues thrilled the audience with the experience of Krishna's love. GURU OF THE ENTIRE WORLD: Each and every individual soul who naturally yearned for the attainment of happiness, found solace in Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj. He shined with divinity and worked tirelessly to uplift humanity. He dispelled all doubts of spiritual confusion with great ease and effectively revealed a clear and practical path leading to God. He was, in the true sense of the word, a Jagadguru, Guru of the entire world. In conclusion, the life story of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj is a testament to the power of divine love, knowledge, and selfless service. Born in a humble village in India, he displayed extraordinary virtues and intelligence from a young age. His journey from a miraculous childhood to becoming a revered spiritual leader and Jagadguru is a remarkable tale of devotion and dedication. Throughout his life, Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj selflessly served humanity. He not only spread the teachings of Radha-Krishna love but also provided free medical care, education, and assistance to the needy. His charitable works and the training of disciples to continue his mission have left a lasting impact on countless lives. His spiritual discourses and writings, including bhajans and kirtans, continue to inspire and guide people on the path of devotion. Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj's knowledge of scriptures and his ability to explain www.jkp.org.in

  8. complex concepts in simple terms endeared him to people of all backgrounds. On November 15, 2013, he ascended to the divine abode, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and service. His teachings and charitable institutions are carried forward by dedicated disciples, ensuring that his message of divine love and compassion continues to reach souls around the world. Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj's life was a shining example of selflessness, devotion, and the transformative power of love. He remains a spiritual luminary and a source of inspiration for generations to come, truly a Guru of the entire world. www.jkp.org.in

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