Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj is the founder of JKP Worldwide, (Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat). He was a God Realised Saint whose entire life was dedicated to inspiring souls on the path of devotion to God. Through enlightening discourses and chanting of the holy name, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj (lovingly called Shri Maharaj Ji) revealed the true philosophy of Hindu scriptures in the simplest form possible so householders and any soul desiring God may attain God Realisation.
Proclaimed Jagadguru at a Young Age
At the young age of 35 years, fame of Kripaluji Maharaj’s unparalleled scriptural knowledge spread across India and inspired Kashi Vidvat Parishat, an exclusive body of 500 most revered Vedic scholars, to invite him to Kashi to deliver a series of discourses. His discourses in fluent Vedic Sanskrit left all of the scholars speechless.
With profound admiration, Kashi Vidvat Parishat unanimously proclaimed him as Jagadguruttam. After the 4 Jagadguru’s Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj is the fifth original Jagadguru of India.
The Legacy Left Behind By Kripalu Ji Maharaj
Through countless lectures, Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj has explained the most complex teachings of Hindu scriptures in a simple, practical manner that can be understood by people of all backgrounds. He emphasized roopdhyan (actively engaging the mind while meditating on the form of God) as the most important part of Bhakti -considering Bhakti without roopdhyan lifeless.
He has also revealed a sea of devotional material including Prem Ras Siddhant, 1,008 original pads (devotional songs) and thousands of enchanting Radha Krishna bhajans and kirtans.
Shri Maharaj Ji made no distinction of caste, creed, colour or race. With His infinite love and compassion, He gathered all into the purity of His divine embrace.
Watch Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s lectures on television
Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj’s discourses are aired daily on US Television. His spiritual teaching clarifies the purpose of life, details the path of bhakti yoga, and outlines the essence of Hindu religion.
U.S. TV Timings:
TV Asia
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM (EST)
Saturday – Sunday
10:00 AM (EST)
Aastha:
Monday – Sunday
6:00 PM Daily (EST)