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Roop (form) and Dhyan (meditation) when combined to produce the term Roopdhyan, it means meditation on the divine form. Kripaluji Maharaj stressed that love has to have a form, in order to love God and to meet them, one has to envisage in spirit and with the sense of a beautiful form that God has. This has a strong relation to his bhajans such as Shyama Shyam Geet and Radha Govind Geet, which narrated about the beautiful exploits of Radha and Shyam (Krishna) in Braj.<br>
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Kripaluji Roopdhyan Meditation Practice Roopdhyan meditation is an effective devotional process of God upon which Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj, the renowned spiritual guru in India and the founder of Prem Mandir, vedic philosophy. In this meditation, the main background is the ability of the mind to visualize the divine figures of Shri Radha Krishna through love and devotion, which make the devotees develop a close relationship with God. What is Roopdhyan? Roop (form) and Dhyan (meditation) when combined to produce the term Roopdhyan, it means meditation on the divine form. Kripaluji Maharaj stressed that love has to have a form, in order to love God and to meet them, one has to envisage in spirit and with the sense of a beautiful form that God has. This has a strong relation to his bhajans such as Shyama Shyam Geet andRadhaGovind Geet, which narrated about the beautiful exploits of Radha and Shyam (Krishna) in Braj. How to Practice Roopdhyan Meditation 1. Find a Quiet Place: Sit comfortably in a calm environment, ideally during morning or evening hours. 2. Invoke Divine Presence: Mentally offer respect and invite Shri Radha Krishna to reside in your heart. 3. Visualize with Emotion: Picture Radha Krishna’s form—Their eyes, smile, attire, and divine expressions—with love and devotion. 4. Recall Divine Pastimes: Imagine Their lilas (pastimes) in Braj, such as playing the flute or walking in the forests of Vrindavan. 5. Engage the Heart: Speak mentally to Them with feelings of surrender and affection. 6. Sustain Focus: When distractions arise, gently return your mind to the loving image.
Benefits of Roopdhyan ● Deepens Prem Bhakti: Strengthens pure, selfless love for God. ● Purifies the Mind: Helps overcome worldly distractions and attachments. ● Facilitates Constant Remembrance: Enables connection with God even during daily activities. ● Brings Inner Peace: Fosters spiritual calm and joy. Supporting Practices Kripaluji Maharaj inspired and promoted Roopdhyan meditation by listening to or singing his devotional songs, especially those of Braj Ras Madhuricomposition. Attending satsang to some Ashram such as Bhakti Mandir Mangarhor visiting Prem Mandir Vrindavan adds value to the meditative process. Conclusion Kripaluji Roopdhyan meditation practice is a heart-based approach which is practical and can help you live in loving union with Shri Radha Krishna. It contains the spirit of teachings of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj His own spiritual teaching is that through devotion, surrender and divine love, the soul then reaches eternal bliss. Regardless of whether you are an experienced practitioner or a novice, Roopdhyan asks you to change your life by pleasurably remembering the beautiful form of God.