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New Years 2010-Another Year Has Passed

Posted in Philosophy, Radha Govinda Geet, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 31, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Shri Maharaj Ji’s New Years message inspires us to remember the value of this human birth, the uncertainty of our existence, and the opportunity once a year to do an honest appraisal of our devotional progress.

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2010 Festival Calendar

Posted in Festival Calendar, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »

The following festivals are celebrated in all the ashrams of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj: January 1, 2010 New Years Celebration Shri Maharaj Ji celebrates the New Years Eve and New Year’s day at Rangeeli Mahal Ashram, Barsana, India. A grand dawat (feast) is being organised for the public on New Years Day. January 14, [...]

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Relationship of God and Guru-Part 2

Posted in Philosophy, Radha Govinda Geet, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

(Continuation of a talk given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on December 23, 2009, in Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, explaining a new kirtan verse) In the Ramayana, Saint Tulsidas has said, More man prabhu as vishvasa, Ram te adhik Ram kar dasa. The devotee Saint of supreme God is greater than God. In the Bhagwatam, [...]

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Relationship of God and Guru-Part 1

Posted in Philosophy, Radha Govinda Geet, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

(Synopsis of a talk given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on December 23, 2009, in Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, explaining a new kirtan verse) In our scriptures and also in the world three kinds of situations are written about and described. In some places it is written that God is the greatest. It is also [...]

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December Blog Appreciation Day-Happy Holidays

Posted in Appreciation Day on December 23, 2009 | Comments Off

Dear Readers, At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. (Albert Schweitzer) From where this post is being written, snow is falling lightly all around, so to commemorate the [...]

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Nit Seva Mangun Explanation

Posted in Philosophy, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on December 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »

(Synopsis of an explanation of “Nit Seva Mangun” by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Jagannath Puri, 2002) A devotee is saying to his beloved Lord, “I am begging for Your eternal service.” What is the meaning of ‘service’ (seva)? A soul who is under the control of Maya doesn’t understand what is service, and [...]

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How to Find God-Part 3

Posted in Philosophy, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »

(Continuation of a lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in 2002) So before God we have to become like a baby who is without artifice, hypocrisy, pretense and deceit and beg God for His love. Whatever form is pleasing to you, imagine Him in that form. Whatever name is pleasing to you, use [...]

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How to Find God-Part 2

Posted in Philosophy, tagged , , , , , , , , , on December 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

(Continuation of a lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in 2002) If you have any pride, how are you able to recognize this? If a Saint asked you, “How many tears have you shed in devotion?” If your response is “Tears? I haven’t shed any tears.” Then what did you do in the [...]

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How to Find God-Part 1

Posted in Philosophy, tagged , , , , , , , on December 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

(Synopsis of a lecture given by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in 2002) The ultimate goal of every soul is only supreme divine bliss, and to attain that, we exert constant effort every single moment. But until now we haven’t received that bliss. There are only two fields: the field of Maya, the material power, [...]

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Ho Rasiya! Kas Surati Bisari

Posted in Kirtan, Prem Ras Madira, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Ho rasiya ! Kas surati bisari. (A gopi during the descension period of Shri Krishna 5,000 years ago is lamenting and expressing her deep feelings of longing at being separated from Shri Krishna.) Oh, Rasiya! Oh Krishna! Why have You forgotten me? Lok, ved, kul kani aani saba,taji aa-ee piya sharan tihari. I have taken [...]

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