January 2024
On behalf of the JKP Connect team, welcome to the first edition of a monthly update of all the events that were organized by Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat. Join us as we share the latest news and highlight the important Events and Philanthropic Activities of each Month.
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 24 | Bhakti Diwas celebrations | Vrindavan |
| 9 Jan 24 | Distribution – JKC Vrindavan patients – 390 blankets | Vrindavan |
| 12-14 Jan 24 | Jagadguru Diwas Sadhana Shivir | Vrindavan |
| 13 Jan 24 | Lohri | Vrindavan |
| 14 Jan 24 | Jagadguruttam Diwas | Vrindavan |
| 14 Jan 24 | Celebrating 17th Anniversary of JKP Chikitsalaya, Barsana | Vrindavan |
| 18 Jan 24 | Distribution – JKC Mangarh patients – 500 blankets | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 22 Jan 24 | Shri Ram Rath Yatra | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 26 Jan 24 | Republic Day celebrations | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 31 Jan 24 | Distribution of tricycles to 5 physically challenged individuals | Shri Kripalu Dham |
Bhakti Diwas
Another year ended and we prepared for a new one to begin. New Year 2024 started with a bang. Bhakti Diwas was celebrated on 1 January 2024 in Vrindavan with great enthusiasm by all devotees from different parts of India and overseas. Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj had reminded us that this day was not merely for celebration but for contemplation on how much headway we have made spiritually. Hence, he called it Bhakti Diwas Day. A special Arti, Abhishek and Sankirtan sessions were held at Prem Bhavan, Vrindavan.
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Jagadguruttam Diwas
Devotees celebrated the 67th Jagadguruttam Diwas on 14 January 2024. A special Sadhana Shivir was held from 12-14 January 2024 in Vrindavan to celebrate this historic event that took place on 14 January 1957. Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj was only 34 years of age, when he was honoured unanimously with the title of Jagadguru by the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, a body of 500 eminent scholars. Prior to him, only four saints have been honoured with the title of Jagadguru – Adi Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya, Jagadguru Shri Ramanujacharya, Jagadguru Shri Nimbarkarcharya and Jagadguru Shri Madhavacharya.
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Lohri
Lohri was celebrated on 13 January 2024. A huge bonfire, as per tradition, was lit by our dearest Didis under the evening sky and devotees gathered around it. Everyone danced and sang “Radhey, Radhey” remembering this day when Shri Maharaj Ji himself would also light up the Bonfire and remind us of our eternal relationship with Shri Krishna (no matter our background).
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Special Distribution of Blankets
A special distribution of 390 blankets was made by the honourable Presidents of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, H.H. Sushri Dr. Vishakha Tripathi Ji, H.H. Sushri Dr. Shyama Tripathi Ji and H.H. Sushri Dr. Krishna Tripathi Ji to the patients visiting Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya (JKC) in Vrindavan on 9 January 2024. They were all grateful and happy that this special gift would help them fight the biting cold that was all around them. Similarly, a distribution of 500 blankets was made on 18 Jan 24 to the poor and needy patients at JKC Mangarh Hospital. See the happy faces of the patients as they cuddle onto their blankets –
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Celebrating Lord Ram
22 January 2024 saw the whole of India come together and celebrate Lord Ram. Devotees at Shri Kripalu Dham too celebrated this epic occasion. Our 3 Presidents of JKP, HH Sushri Dr Vishakha Tripathi Ji, HH Sushri Dr Shyama Tripathi Ji and HH Sushri Dr Krishna Tripathi Ji held a special Abhishek of Lord Ram and Rath Yatra of Lord Ram at Shri Kripalu Dham. Everyone was immersed in the devotion of Lord Ram as they danced and sang Ram bhajans.
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Indian Republic Day
India’s Republic Day fell on 26 January 2024, and our respected 3 Presidents of JKP, held a flag raising ceremony to commemorate this day at Shri Kripalu Dham, just outside Bhakti Bhawan. A special parade by Shri Kripalu Dham Guards was also held. Devotees waved flags and balloons in the tri-colours of the Indian flag and sang the National Anthem.
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Special Distribution of Tricycles to Physically challenged individuals
A special distribution of Tricycles to physically challenged individuals living in nearby villages was made by our Presidents of JKP. This gift is immensely valued by the recipients as it makes them independent and not become a burden on society.
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We end our report with a beautiful verse quoted by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj.
Uttishthata jagrata prapya varannibodhata
(Kathopanishad (1.3.14)
“O humans! Arise, awake and seek the guidance of a Saint, surrender to him and attain the knowledge of God from him, only then will you realise God through his Grace.”
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