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What Blessing Should One Ask from Bhagwan Shiva?

(Speech by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on occasion of Mahashivratri) Bhagwan Shankar is God, the Supreme Power, as declared in the Vedas. Bhagwan Shiv possesses infinite divine powers – He manifests the universe, sustains it, and ultimately dissolves it. At times, He engages in the bhakti (devotion) of Shri Krishna, and at other times, […]
Celebrating 13 Glorious Years of Prem Mandir

(A Temple of Divine Love by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj – Excerpts from the Prem Mandir Book) Vrindavan, the sacred land where Shri Radha Krishna performed their divine pastimes, is home to many magnificent temples. Yet, among them, one stands out in grandeur, beauty, and spiritual significance—Prem Mandir, the Temple of Divine Love. Established […]
Gopi Prem Day – A Celebration of Divine Love

Speech by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj February 14 is globally recognized as Valentine’s Day, a day traditionally dedicated to the celebration of romantic love. It has become one of the most commercially significant holidays, where people express their affection by exchanging greeting cards, chocolates, gifts, and flowers – especially red roses. However, our beloved […]
Where does the soul go after death?

Speech by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj Whatever actions the soul performs determine the outcomes it faces and its ultimate destination after death. An ignorant person cannot decide where the soul will go after the body perishes. At best, one can speculate based on their deeds – good actions will lead you to favorable destinations, […]
The Relationship between God and the Soul – (The Real Meaning of Surrender) – Part 5

A Speech delivered by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in 1984 at Sadhana Bhawan We cannot free ourselves from Maya without the Divine Grace of God. His Grace, however, is bestowed upon us only when we surrender to Him completely. True surrender involves offering our mind to God, and this is why it is essential […]
The Relationship between God and the Soul (The True Meaning of Sin and Forgiveness) Part 4

A Speech delivered by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in 1984 at Sadhana Bhawan God only desires the surrender of your mind. He emphatically states in the scriptures, “I want you to surrender your mind alone and nothing else.” This profound teaching is encapsulated in the verse from the Bhagavad Gita: “Sarva-dharman parityajya, mamekam sharanam […]
The Relationship between God and the Soul (How Do We Visualise and Think About a God with Form and Qualities)? Part 3

A Speech delivered by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in 1984 at Sadhana Bhawan Brahm, known as the Formless aspect of God, does not directly benefit souls. To uplift and liberate souls, God manifests with a Form and qualities. So with His Form, souls are able to receive His Grace. When followers of Brahm realized […]
The Relationship between God and the Soul (Can the Formless Aspect of God help us?) Part 2

A Speech delivered by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in 1984 at Sadhana Bhawan The concept that God, the Soul, and Maya are three different entities has been explained to us in various ways over time. However, all three exist within each other. What is truly fascinating is the paradox that while the Maya-bound souls […]
The Relationship between God and the Soul

(The Soul’s Quest for happiness) Part 1 A Speech delivered by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in 1984 at Sadhana Bhawan The human body is regarded as the most advanced among all species, primarily due to its superior capacity for knowledge. We are innately curious beings, always seeking to understand the world around us. But […]
Celebration or Contemplation on New Year

By Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharai Today is the last day of this Year. Tomorrow there will be celebrations throughout the world. But it is wrong to celebrate. This is not a matter of celebration. The advent of the New Year is not a cause of celebration. It is a cause of worry. Suppose you […]