Posts

The Eternal Relevance of the Teachings in Radha Govind Geet

Image
Radha Govind Geet, an encyclopedia of divine knowledge, is a treasure trove of spiritual teachings that overflows with the essence of the philosophy of the Vedas and other authoritative texts. It is a collection of 11,111 devotional couplets revealed by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj that presents complex spiritual concepts in a clear and comprehensible style. At the heart of the teachings in Radha Govind Geet is the recognition of the three fundamental realities that underpin existence – the individual soul, maya, and God – and the differences between the three. The book provides a detailed understanding of the nature of Brahm, Paramatma, and Bhagavan, and highlights the importance of the human body and the ultimate goal of the living being. It also offers elaborate explanations of the paths of karma, jnana, and bhakti, and the characteristic traits of a genuine Saint. The teachings of Radha Govind Geet are not limited to abstract philosophical concepts but offer practical guida...
Post a Comment
Read more

The Importance of Detachment and Attachment to God: A Discourse by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Image
In this discourse, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Jj Maharaj explains the importance of detaching oneself from worldly affairs and attaching oneself to God. He emphasizes the need for continuous practice and concentration on these two processes simultaneously. Jagadguru shri kripalu ji maharaj also provides practical tips for achieving detachment and attachment to God and warns of the potential distractions that may hinder one’s progress. The underlying rule of any devotional practice is to attach the mind To God, so how is it to be done? Firstly, the mind must be detached from the world. Withdraw your mind from worldly affairs and absorb it in God. The meaning of these two actions appears to be the same, however, detachment from the world does not automatically infer that the mind is attached to God . Conversely, attachment of the mind to God does not necessarily mean detachment from this world. The mind is to be engrossed In God, withdrawing it from worldly affairs. This can be done only b...
Post a Comment
Read more

Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj: A Life of Spiritual Wisdom

Image
Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj was a renowned spiritual leader of India, revered for his knowledge of Sanskrit scriptures and his teachings on devotion and love for God. In his first discourse before the Kashi Vidvat Parishat, he amazed scholars by speaking four different kinds of Sanskrit. He went on to deliver several discourses, revealing the true philosophy of love and God-realization through bhakti or devotion. This article delves into the life history of this spiritual leader and his contributions to the world of spirituality. KASHI 1957 On 7 January 1957, as requested, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj commenced his first discourse addressing Kashi Vidvat Parishat, the assembly of 500 Vedic scholars in Sanskrit, but simple Sanskrit. Some of those scholars started thinking, “Well, he’s speaking Sanskrit, but it is very simple Sanskrit isn’t it?” After about twenty minutes, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj began to play with his audience. First, he started speaking in class...
Post a Comment
Read more