(Continuation of a talk given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Chandigarh, India, on November 15, 2009) If someone discovers you are acting insincerely with them in the world, his mood will go completely off. Yet you are acting like this before God who is all-powerful, omnipresent and all-knowing. From your mouth you verbally [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Ananda or True Happiness-Part 3
Posted in Philosophy, tagged ananda, bhakti, bliss, devotion, God, grace, happiness, Hindu philosophy, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, Kripalu, Kripalu Ji, mantra, Maya, moksha, reincarnation, soul on November 30, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Ananda or True Happiness-Part 2
Posted in Philosophy, tagged ananda, bhakti, bliss, God, happiness, Hindu philosophy, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, Kripalu, Kripalu Ji, Maya, paramatma, soul, suffering on November 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
(Continuation of a talk given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Chandigarh, India, on November 15, 2009) Two forms of suffering affect us. One relates to the body and one to the mind. You all know what physical suffering is – today you caught a cold, you came down with a fever, your stomach [...]
Ananda or True Happiness-Part 1
Posted in Philosophy, tagged ananda, bhakti, bliss, God, happiness, Hindu philosophy, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, Kripalu, Kripalu Ji, Maya, paramatma, soul, suffering on November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
(Synopsis of a talk give by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Chandigarh, India, on November 15, 2009) There is only one thing that every living desires: happiness. There is variation and variety everywhere in the world. There are 8.4 million forms that a soul could enter and they are all unique. Some of these [...]
November’s Blog Appreciation Day
Posted in Appreciation Day on November 25, 2009 | Comments Off
Dear Readers, Here in the US, it is the day before Thanksgiving, the national holiday that commemorates gratitude. As such, we are taking this opportunity to initiate “Blog Appreciation Day”. One day each month we will give you an opportunity to show your support for this blog. We are grateful for the opportunity to share [...]
Daras Kab Daihau Nandakishor
Posted in Kirtan, Prem Ras Madira, tagged Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, kirtan, bhakti, Hindu philosophy, Braj, Prem Ras Madira, bliss, bhajan, Krishna, Kripalu, Kripalu Ji, Hindi devotional literature, braj bhasha, Hindi devotional poetry, bhakti ras Hindi poem on November 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Daras kab daihau Nandakishor. Oh, Nandakishor Krishna! When will You bless me and I will see You? Lakhi Ghanshyam shyam ghan nachihain,kabai mor man-mor. When upon seeing Your beautiful complexion, which is like a dark rain-laden cloud, will my mind dance like a peacock in joy? Kabai driganchal chanchal chanchal,lakhihau hamarihun or. When will you [...]
The Mind is the Performer of Action-Part 4
Posted in Philosophy, tagged bhakti, bliss, devotion, God, Hindu philosophy, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, Maya on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
(Part 4 – Synopsis of a lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on November 17, 2009, in Bhatinda, India) It matters not what name and form of God you use. Call out to Him with whatever name you prefer, whether that is in Hindi, Urdu, English, Punjabi or any other language. But this [...]
The Mind is the Performer of Action-Part 2
Posted in Philosophy, tagged bhakti, bliss, char dham, Ganga, Hindu philosophy, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, Maya, mind in meditation, Ram naam satya hai, yagya, yajna on November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
(Part 2 – Synopsis of a lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on November 17, 2009, in Bhatinda, India) Action refers to your mental motivation, your intention. Because of this, it is the mind that is the cause of your liberation from Maya or your bondage in Maya. Those who do perform religious [...]
The Mind is the Performer of Action-Part 1
Posted in Philosophy, tagged Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, kirtan, bhakti, Hindu philosophy, Maya, bliss, guru, dharma, Mahabharat, Ramayana, Hanuman, Arjuna on November 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
(Synopsis of a lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on November 17, 2009, in Bhatinda, India) In India and in the world, a lot of religious activity and fervor are seen nowadays. There are so many temples, mosques, gurudwaras, and every other kind of place of worship, and although people go to these [...]
Are Man! Avsar Beetyo Jaat
Posted in Kirtan, Prem Ras Madira, tagged Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, Radha Krishna, kirtan, devotion, bhakti, Hindu philosophy, bliss, bhajan, spiritual practice, procrastination, Hindi devotional literature, braj bhasha, Hindi devotional poetry, bhakti ras Hindi poem on November 18, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Are man! Avsar beetyo jaat. A devotee is addressing his mind, “Oh my mind! The golden opportunity of this human birth is slipping away!” (It is only in a human birth that a soul can attain his ultimate aim of supreme divine bliss.) Kal-kaval vash Vidhi Hari Har sab,tori kaha bisaat. Even the governors of [...]




