As Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj reveals in this beautiful ‘pad’ (devotional verse), the Supreme Lord Shri Krishna, who is beyond all control, willingly becomes subservient to love. He dances to the rhythm of devotion, accepts being tied by Mother Yashoda, and even relishes the leftover food of cowherd boys.

For those yearning to immerse themselves in the divine vibrations of Braj, Kirti Mandir—founded by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj—stands as a unique temple in Shri Barsana Dham, the birthplace of Radha Rani. The temple serves as a gateway to understanding the profound mystery of Radha Tattva—the Supreme Love that captivates Lord Krishna himself.

In the vast history of Sanatan Dharm, the title of Jagadguru is the ultimate pinnacle of spiritual authority, attained by only five saints in the last 5,000 years. The most recent, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, did not inherit this honour; he earned it through an event that stands as a historical phenomenon. In 1957, facing the scrutiny of 500 eminent scholars in Kashi Vidwat Parishad, a 34-year-old saint displayed wisdom so profound it eclipsed centuries of collective learning.
Uncover the miraculous story of how a young saint stunned Varanasi and established a legacy of divine love that continues to guide millions today.

Can happiness be found in worldly objects and people? In this excerpt from the book – Prem Ras Siddhant, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj uses the parable of Umesh to explore this question. When Umesh ‘dies’ and later ‘returns,’ the reactions of those around him vary drastically—from devastation to relief.

If he were inherently a source of happiness, shouldn’t everyone feel the same loss? This narrative reveals that joy and sorrow are not intrinsic to the world but rooted in our own self-interest. Discover the spiritual secret behind our emotions and learn to transcend material dualities. Read the full article to uncover the true nature of happiness.

The science of Roopdhyan — as taught in the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Srimad Bhagavatam, the Ramcharitmanas, the Narada Bhakti Sutra, the Padma Purana and other scriptures — is an indisputable, established principle. It proclaims that the Supreme — the most complete Purushottam manifested as Shri Ram and Shri Krishna — is both the one attribute-less, formless divine Light and, for devotees, the sweetest personal form. In essence the Supreme is nirguna and nirākāra, but for the sake of mercy and love He manifests as the highest saguna, the personal God who can be known and loved.

Devotional practices (Bhakti) take many forms. The Bhagavatam alone mentions thirty types of devotion. Besides these, there are millions of other types of devotion. However, Shukadev Paramhans emphasized three main forms of devotion to Parikshit. These are the same three that Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj teaches us — śrotavyaḥ (listening to subject matter related to God), kīrtitavyaś ca (singing kirtans), and smartavyaś cec chatā bhayam (remembrance).