Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat is an organization founded by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. This organization was formed in order to reveal the philosophy of Divine Love as mentioned in the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and the Upanishads. The Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat aims at introducing the concept of Divine Love Consciousness through a means of devotion called 'Raganuga Bhakti'.

Shri Kripaluji Maharaj was awarded the title 'Jagadguru' in 1957, and is considered the fifth Jagadguru after Sri Adi Sankaracharya, Sri Nimbarkacharya, Sri Madhvacharya, and Sri Ramanujacharya. The headquarters of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat is located at Bhakti Dham in Mangarh, Uttar Prdesh (India).

Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj is well known for His devotional songs reflecting the Divine Love of Radha and Krishna. His teachings are extensively adopted from the Hindu scriptures. His teachings are imparted in a simplified manner, and He encourages His devotees to practice 'Nishkaam Prema' or selfless service at the lotus feet of the Divine Couple Radha and Krishna.

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat has many centers spread across the world. Moreover, there are preachers who carry forward the tradition of enlightening souls with the philosophy of Divine Love. Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj is said to have reconciled the philosophies of all Darshan Shastras. The sole aim of the teachings of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj is to help humankind towards self-realization. It also drives them towards receiving Divine Love, as the Divine Spark is present in one and all.

Devotees of Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj attend spiritual meetings (satsang), chant (japa), and sing hymns (sankirtans), while praying for eternal love and selfless service towards the Divine Couple. Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat also organizes a number of free services to the poor, conducts medical check-up camps, and has established a number of schools and hospitals for the needy.

Besides organizing religious festival camps every year, Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat also publishes 'Adhyatma Sandesh' or 'Spiritual Message', a quarterly magazine containing teachings of Shri Kripaluji Maharaj, and excerpts from His discourses, which enlighten the spiritual journey for one and all. There are several books written by Shri Kripaluji Maharaj, which reveal a whole new world that is beyond materialism.

Constant remembrance of the Divine Couple, Shri Radha Krishna with increasing, selfless devotion will pave the way towards God-realization. The crux of the teachings of Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj lies in 'Sanatana Dharma' or 'Universal Religion' which is the absolute path towards attaining spiritual bliss. This bliss is the ultimate goal of every soul.