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THE DIVINE PERSONALITY OF JAGADGURU SHREE KRIPALU JI MAHARAJ - Google Docs

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj is a highly revered spiritual master, who was honoured with the title of Jagadguru, which signifies the highest spiritual position one can attain. This article aims to shed light on the unique qualities that make him stand out from others, especially his unparalleled knowledge of scriptures, his ability to present complex spiritual concepts in simple language, and his profound literary works that offer a deep understanding of spiritual truths.

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  1. THE DIVINE PERSONALITY OF JAGADGURU SHREE KRIPALU JI MAHARAJ Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj is a highly revered spiritual master , who was honoured with the title of Jagadguru, which signifies the highest spiritual position one can attain. This article aims to shed light on the unique qualities that make him stand out from others, especially his unparalleled knowledge of scriptures, his ability to present complex spiritual concepts in simple language, and his profound literary works that offer a deep understanding of spiritual truths.

  2. What makes Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj uniquely different from all others is that he was honoured with the special title of Jagadguru. In fact, Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj was endowed with qualities never before manifested in any Jagadguru. Therefore, the acharyas of Kashi Vidvat Parishat also honoured him with many other titles. Let us now deliberate on these distinguishing qualities. SHRIMAT-PADAVAKYA-PRAMANA-PARAVARINA THE SUPREME SPIRITUAL MASTER, THE GREATEST SCHOLAR WITH AN UNSURPASSED KNOWLEDGE OF THE SCRIPTURES, AND THE UNCHALLENGED AUTHORITY TO INTERPRET, REASSERT AND VALIDATE TO THE ENTIRE WORLD THE CORE POSTULATES OF THEIR PHILOSOPHY. This attribute of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj's divine personality is distinctly reflected in his discourses and sankirtan . What is remarkable about the style of his discourse is that the most esoteric scriptural principles are presented in such an easily comprehensible form that even a layperson can understand. By listening to his discourses regularly, even a simpleton can acquire such knowledge that his reasoning ability far exceeds that of a highly qualified scholarly person. https://www.youtube.com/@JagadguruKripaluJiMaharaj Throughout his discourses, Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj seamlessly incorporated examples from daily life that maintained people’s interest and ensured that they understood correctly. Favouring the spoken word over the literary form, embellished with commonly used English words, he instilled in the minds of genuine seekers even the most highly abstruse doctrines presented in the scriptures. Only a shrotriya Brahmanishtha Saint (one who is well-versed in all the scriptures and who has realised God) is: capable of doing this. When he quoted chapter and verse from the Vedas and Shastras it appeared as though he was leafing through the entire set of scriptures lying before him.

  3. The oeuvre of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, whether in prose or poetry. Propounds the most esoteric mysteries of the Vedas and Shastras in an absolutely simple and compelling manner. Being in accordance with the Vedas and other scriptures his literary works are an indirect commentary on the Brahma Sutra. Gauranga Mahaprabhu accepted the Bhagavatam to be a commentary on the Brahma Sutra The works of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj are an understandable form of the Bhagavatam, the Vedas, the Puranas, the Gita, and other scriptures, easily comprehensible even to a layperson. Adopting a poetic form, the content becomes even easier to discern as it is sung during congregational chanting, evoking in the listener the devotional sentiments being expressed. When these versified compositions, replete with absolute spiritual knowledge, are chanted repeatedly it boosts seekers receptivity to the knowledge contained within them. It also instinctively inspires one to pursue devotional practice of bhaktiyoga. As for his literature, it is impossible for anyone with a material intellect to adequately comment. All one can say is that each of his books contains a sea of scriptural knowledge. In fact, his entire body of work is an ocean of divine love, delving deep into which makes even the coldest and most unfeeling person overwhelmed with brajarasa, filling his heart with insatiable love of Shri Radha Krishna and an intense desire to have Their divine vision. It Is no exaggeration to say that every book is a veritable commentary on the Brahma Sutra. For example, Radha Govind Geet, comprising 11.111 dohas (couplets) is a unique creation. Any scholarly person will invariably come to the conclusion after reading this book that the aphorisms of the Brahma Sutra have never been explained in such simple and interesting terms before. To a reciter of the Bhagavatam, Radha Govind Geet is the simplified version of the Bhagavatam. Having read Radha Govind Geet, a commentator of the Gita will undoubtedly conclude that there could not be a better commentary on the Gite than this, capable of instilling the message of the Gita so effortlessly into the uniformed minds of the people in this Age of Kali. Similarly, Prema Rasa Madira, with its 1008 versified

  4. compositions beautifully summarises the essence of the Vedas, Shastras, Puranas and other related scriptures. Having read Prema Rasa Siddhanta , Bhakti Shatak , Sevak Sevyo Siddhanto , or any other of his literary works, there is nothing left to be known. Every book is complete within itself. The entire gamut of spiritual knowledge that a seeker following the path of bhakt needs to know is contained in each of these books. In addition, there are his collections of sankirtans, namely Braja Rasa Madhuri , Yugal Shatok , Yugal Rasa , Yugal Madhuri , and Shyama Shyam Geet which all contain poetic versions of a number of aphorisms from the Brahma Sutra, depicting them in elementary language. Thus, the title of Shrimat-padavakya-pramana-paravarina bestowed on Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj by Kashi Vidvat Parishat is not only most evident in his style of discourse, but also in his literature and personality. Conclusion: The divine personality of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Maharaj is reflected not only in his style of discourse but also in his literature and personality. His teachings continue to inspire and transform the lives of countless people around the world. He was a true embodiment of love, knowledge, and devotion, and his legacy continues to live on through his disciples and followers who carry forward his mission of spreading the message of divine love and spirituality.

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