{{short description|Hindu spiritual leader (1922–2013)}} {{pp-extended|small=yes}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}} {{use Indian English|date=February 2014}} {{Infobox religious biography | honorific-prefix = | name = Kripalu | honorific-suffix = | image = Kripalu Ji Maharaj Giving Lecture (cropped).jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = | module = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes | headercolor = #FFC569 | san = {{lang|hi|कृपालु जी महाराज}} }} | religion = Hinduism | lineage = {{cslist|Bhakti yoga}} | temple = | nationality = | home_town = Kripalu Dham, Mangarh, Pratapgarh (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India) <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.patrika.com/pratapgarh-up-news/pratapgarh-mangarh-village-name-changed-now-kripalu-dham-mangarh-8261297/ | title=Pratapgarh News: कुंडा के मनगढ़ गांव का नाम बदला, नया नाम कृपालु धाम मनगढ़ | Pratapgarh Mangarh village name changed now Kripalu Dham Mangarh | date=24 May 2023 }}</ref> | birth_name = Ram Kripalu Tripathi | birth_date = {{Birth date|1922|10|05|df=y}}<ref name="Radha Madhav Society, US">{{cite web |title=Radha Madhav Society, US |url=http://radhamadhavsociety.org/about-us/shri-kripalu-ji-maharaj |work=RMS, US |publisher=Radha Madhav Society |access-date=16 February 2014 |archive-date=19 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119224425/http://radhamadhavsociety.org/about-us/shri-kripalu-ji-maharaj |url-status=dead }}</ref> | birth_place = Mangarh, Pratapgarh, United Provinces, British India (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://panchjanya.com/2023/05/24/280959/bharat/name-of-mangarh-has-now-become-kripalu-dham-mangarh/ | title=मनगढ़ का नाम बदला, अब "कृपालु धाम मनगढ़" }}</ref> | death_date = {{Death date and age|2013|11|15|1922|10|05|df=yes}}<ref name="Radha Madhav Society, US"/> | death_place = New Delhi, Delhi, India | location = | period = 1957–2013 | works = {{cslist|''Prem Ras Siddhant''|''Prem Ras Madira''|''Shyama Shyam Geet''|''Radha Govind Geet''|''Braj Ras Madhuri Part 1-4''|''Yugal Shatak''|''Yugal Ras''|''Yugal Madhuri''|''Bhakti Shatak''|''Radha Trayodashi''|''Kripalu Trayodashi''}} | post = {{cslist|Shrimat Padavyakya Pramana Paravarina|Vedamarga-Pratisthapan Acharya|Nikhildarshan Samanvayacharya|Sanatana Vadic Dharma Pratishthapana Satsampradaya Paramacharya|Bhaktiyoogarasavatar|Bhafavadananta Shri Vibhushita Jagadguruttam}} | website = {{Official website|https://jagadgurukripalujimaharaj.org.in}} | background = }} {{Contains special characters|Indic}} '''Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj'''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Avishek |date=25 November 2024 |title=Daughter of Prem Mandir's founder dies in eway crash |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/tragic-e-way-crash-claims-life-of-prem-mandir-founders-daughter/articleshow/115634249.cms |url-status=live |access-date=19 April 2026 |work=Times of India}}</ref> (born Ram Kripalu Tripathi; 5 October 1922 – 15 November 2013)<ref>{{cite news |date=15 November 2013 |title=Spiritual Guru Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj passes away |url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/spiritual-guru-jagadguru-kripalu-maharaj-passes-away_890031.html |access-date=25 November 2013 |newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=कृपालु महराज के निधन पर शोक में डूबा उत्तराखंड |url=https://www.amarujala.com/dehradun/kripalu-maharaj-no-more |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref> was an Indian spiritual guru<ref name="Singh" /> who founded Prem Mandir, a major pilgrimage and tourist destination in Vrindavan<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jain |first=Isha |date=20 September 2025 |title=7.9Cr tourists visited Mathura-Vrindavan in 2023: Study |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/7-9cr-tourists-visited-mathura-vrindavan-in-2023-study/articleshow/124005786.cms |url-status=live |access-date=19 April 2026 |work=Times of India}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> and Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP). JKP is a Hindu non-profit organization with five main ashrams,<ref name="Walker, J.K 2007">Walker, J.K. 2007. ''The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality''. Harvest House Publishers.</ref> four in India and one in the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |title=कृपालु महाराज ने न किसी को गुरु बनाया, न चेला |url=https://www.amarujala.com/news-archives/india-news-archives/kripalu-maharaj-death-profile |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-15 |title=Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj passes away |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/jagadguru-kripalu-maharaj-passes-away-217577-2013-11-14 |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
On Makar Sankranti, 14 January 1957, he received the title of Jagadguru (world teacher) from the Kashi Vidvat Parishad.<ref name="Singh">{{cite web |last=Singh |first=Khushwant |author-link=Khushwant Singh |date=28 January 2007 |title=Varanasi seer's memory is phenomenal |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070128/edit.htm#4 |access-date=1 June 2015 |work=The Tribune |publisher=Tribune India}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2013-11-15 |title=Spiritual Guru Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj passes away |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/spiritual-guru-jagadguru-kripalu-maharaj-passes-away/ |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-13 |title=जानिए जगद्गुरु श्री कृपालु जी महाराज के बारे में, जिन्होंने कराया भव्य 'प्रेम मंदिर' का निर्माण |url=https://www.abplive.com/lifestyle/religion/jagadguru-shri-kripalu-ji-maharaj-birth-death-family-and-education-know-full-biography-in-hindi-2472981 |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=www.abplive.com |language=hi}}</ref>
== Jagadguru philosophy and title ==
=== Jagadguru Kripalu Bhaktiyog Tattvadarshan === Jagadguru Kripalu Ji’s spiritual philosophy known as “Jagadguru Kripalu Bhaktiyoga Tattvadarshan” is based on the teachings from the Vedas and posits that the soul’s true goal is eternal divine bliss, found not in material objects, but only in God.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-17 |title=Understanding Jagadguru Tradition: 5 Authentic Jagadgurus of The World |url=https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/understanding-jagadguru-tradition-5-authentic-jagadgurus-of-the-world-5652 |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> Since the soul is a part of God, it naturally seeks Him. This bliss is attained through God's grace, received by the complete sharanagati (surrender) of the mind.<ref name="Hindi">{{Cite web |last=Hindi |first=Bhaskar |date=2025-02-01 |title=मेरा 40 वर्षों का सफर: जिज्ञासा से भक्ति तक {{!}} My journey of 40 years: from curiosity to devotion |url=https://www.bhaskarhindi.com/dharm/my-journey-of-40-years-from-curiosity-to-devotion-1107035 |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=www.bhaskarhindi.com |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Khanam |first=Zainab |title=Jagadguru Kripalu Bhaktiyoga Tattvadarshan: The Practical Path To Divine Bliss News24 - |url=https://news24online.com/information/jagadguru-kripalu-bhaktiyoga-tattvadarshan-the-practical-path-to-divine-bliss/579692/ |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=News24 |language=en}}</ref>
Detachment from the material world, through understanding its impermanence, is key. As propagated by the saints of bhakti movement, the path of bhakti (devotion) — selfless love for Radha Krishna — is preferred over karma (action) and gyan (knowledge) as it’s the most direct. It automatically brings divine knowledge and detachment.<ref name="Hindi"/> Bhaktiyog, involves loving remembrance of God (Roopdhyan meditation), even during daily duties (karmayog). A true saint’s (Guru) guidance and avoiding bad company (kusang) are essential to advance through this path.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hindi |first=Bhaskar |date=2024-11-21 |title=रूपध्यान: जानें मेडिटेशन का सबसे असरदार तरीका {{!}} Roopdhyan: Learn the most effective method of meditation |url=https://www.bhaskarhindi.com/lifestyle/roopdhyan-learn-the-most-effective-method-of-meditation-1081904 |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=www.bhaskarhindi.com |language=hi}}</ref>
=== Jagadguru title === [[File:Receiving Jagadguru Award.jpg|thumb|Receiving the title of Jagadguru from the scholars of Kashi Vidvat Parishad (the distinguished and exclusive organization of 500 Vedic scholars) (false colour)|300x230px]] In 1955, Kripalu Maharaj organized a religious convention for spiritual leaders in India.<ref name="true-history">{{cite book|last1=Saraswati|first1=Prakashanand|author-link=Prakashanand Saraswati|title=The True History and Religion Of India: A Concise Encyclopedia of Authentic Hinduism|date=2007|publisher=Macmillan Publishers|isbn=978-0230630659|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IhLN2I9yTTkC|edition=First|location=New Delhi|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref> Mahamahopadhyay Giridhar Sharma, President of the Kashi Vidvat Parishat, attended the convention and was impressed by Kripalu's scriptural knowledge.<ref name="true-history" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.experiencefestival.com/jagadguru_kripaluji_maharaj|title=A Wisdom Archive on Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj|access-date=14 December 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022753/http://www.experiencefestival.com/jagadguru_kripaluji_maharaj|archive-date=18 October 2012}}</ref> In 1957, Kripalu Maharaj was invited to lecture for ten days on scripture philosophy at the Kashi Vidvat Parishat, a group of 500 scholars of Vedic literature.<ref name="true-history" /> The congregation had scholars from Varanasi and other parts of India.<ref name="true-history" /> Kripalu Maharaj lectured for seven days about the Hindu scriptures. On 14 January 1957 the scholars honoured him with the title of 'Jagadguru'.<ref>{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|date=11 February 2019|title=Kirti Mandir in Barsana Opens in a Grand and Historical Opening Ceremony|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/kirti-mandir-in-barsana-opens-in-a-grand-and-historical-opening-ceremony-119021100407_1.html|access-date=3 June 2020}}</ref><ref name="true-history" /><ref name="singh-without-food-or-drink">{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070129/asp/opinion/story_7315053.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022171330/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070129/asp/opinion/story_7315053.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 October 2011|title=Without people or drink|author-link=Khushwant Singh|last=Singh|first=Khushwant|date=29 January 2007|work=Opinion|publisher=The Telegraph|access-date=9 June 2015}}</ref> He was 34 years old when given the title,<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=जगद्गुरु कृपालु के जयकारों से गूंजा वृंदावन |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/mathura-15371222.html |access-date=19 January 2017 |newspaper=jagran}}</ref><ref name="encyclopedia-of-american-religions">{{cite book |last1=Melton |first1=J. Gordon |title=The Encyclopedia of American Religions |title-link=The Encyclopedia of American Religions |date=2003 |publisher=Gale |isbn=978-0-7876-9696-2 |author-link=J. Gordon Melton}}</ref><ref name="singh-without-food-or-drink" /><ref>[http://swaminikhilanand.com/blog/2011/01/the-meaning-of-makar-sankranti-and-jagadguru-divas-special-events-in-houston.html The Meaning of Makar Sankranti and Jagadguru Divas] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316020144/http://swaminikhilanand.com/blog/2011/01/the-meaning-of-makar-sankranti-and-jagadguru-divas-special-events-in-houston.html |date=16 March 2012 }}. 14 January 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2011.</ref> the fifth person ever to receive it.<ref name="Singh" /><ref name=":0" /> The Kashi Vidvat Parishat also conferred on him the titles ''Bhaktiyog-Ras-Avtar'' and ''Jagadguruttam'',<ref>Pandey, V.K. 2007. ''Encyclopaedia of Indian philosophy – Part 1''. Delhi: Anmol Publications</ref> as well as the title ''Samanvaya-Acharya'': he who analyses and reconciles the meaning of all the scriptures, the six philosophies and the teachings of other previous Jagadgurus.
=== Life after becoming Jagadguru === Following his recognition as Jagadguru in 1957, Kripalu Maharaj conducted an extensive nationwide mission, delivering month-long spiritual discourses that drew significant public gatherings. A distinguishing feature of these discourses was his scholarly approach; independent observers noted his "phenomenal memory" and his ability to provide precise references in his lectures—including chapter and verse numbers—for the vast set of Sanskrit scriptures he quoted.<ref name="Singh2007">{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Khushwant |date=28 January 2007 |title=Varanasi seer's memory is phenomenal |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070128/edit.htm#1 |access-date=March 19, 2026 |work=The Tribune |quote=His memory is phenomenal. He has the entire Sanskrit library in his head... [he] quotes chapter and verse from the Vedas, Upanishads, the Gita, the Puranas... He does not use any notes or books.}}</ref>
In 1970, he established Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP), a charitable religious organization, to disseminate his teachings throughout the world.<ref>{{cite web |title=Prime Minister Narendra Modi sends his congratulations to Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat on the auspicious occasion of the 100th Birth Anniversary of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj | Entertainment |url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/2209500-prime-minister-narendra-modi-sends-his-congratulations-to-jagadguru-kripalu-parishat-on-the-auspicious-occasion-of-the-100}}</ref>
Jagadguru Kripalu composed thousands of bhajans and kirtans, including ''Prem Ras Madira'', a collection of 1008 devotional songs. His book on philosophy, ''Prem Ras Siddhant'', discusses the ultimate aim of the individual soul, the importance of attaining divine grace, and the indispensability of surrendering to a Saint. Kripalu Maharaj's ''bhajan'' books include Braj Ras Madhuri, Yugal Madhuri, Yugal Shatak, Bhakti Shatak, Yugal Ras, Shyama Shyam Geet, Radha Govind Geet, Krishna Dwadashi and Radha Trayodashi.<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 18, 2013 |title=Spiritual guru Kripalu Maharaj's last rites performed |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/spiritual-guru-kripalu-maharaj-s-last-rites-performed-113111800820_1.html |work=Business-standard}}</ref>
During his lifetime, he personally trained more than 50 Pracharaks, male and female monastic disciples. They continue to travel in India and around the world as his ordained representatives, spreading his teachings.
==Temples== Jagadguru Kripalu established three significant temples which serve as centers for bhakti, spirituality, and charitable activities.
=== Prem Mandir, Vrindavan === Established on the sacred land of Vrindavan, Prem Mandir is among the biggest and most popular Hindu temples in India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=List Of Top 10 Largest Hindu Temples In The World: Akshardham Temple To Angkor Wat That Showcase Grandeur Of Hinduism |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/trending/list-of-top-10-largest-hindu-temples-in-the-world-akshardham-temple-to-angkor-wat-that-showcase-grandeur-of-hinduism-10181899 |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=www.thedailyjagran.com |language=en}}</ref> It witnesses a high footfall of devotees, with lakhs of visitors each day. Known for its white Italian carrara marble construction and intricate carvings, the temple is a prominent site for religious gatherings, devotional activities and a evening light and sound show. It makes news for its celebration of major festivals such as Krishna Janmashtami.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shah |first=Arti|title=Prem Mandir |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/things-to-do/prem-mandir/articleshow/47879625.cms |access-date=2025-06-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-05-13 |title=5 must-visit iconic temples in Vrindavan: A spiritual journey |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/destinations/5-must-visit-iconic-temples-in-vrindavan-a-spiritual-journey/photostory/121137011.cms?picid=121137069 |access-date=2025-06-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=5 interesting facts about Vrindavan's Prem Mandir |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/5-interesting-facts-about-vrindavans-prem-mandir/articleshow/108874878.cms |access-date=2025-06-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The President of India Droupadi Murmu, accompanied by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel, visited Prem Mandir on 19 March 2026 during a three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=March 19, 2026 |title=President Droupadi Murmu Visits Vrindavan, Performs Aarti at Temples |url=https://www.newsonair.gov.in/president-droupadi-murmu-visits-vrindavan-performs-aarti-at-temples/ |url-status=live |access-date=March 20, 2026 |work=News On Air}}</ref>
=== Bhakti Mandir, Mangarh === Bhakti Mandir is located at the birthplace of Kripalu Maharaj, in Kripalu Dham near Prayagraj. It was inaugurated in 2005 and is dedicated to Radha-Krishna and Sita-Ram. Constructed using pink sandstone, white marble, and black granite, the temple sees a surge in visitors on Hindu festivals such as Diwali and Guru Purnima. Bhakti Mandir is managed by Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=भक्ति मंदिर में शरद पूर्णिमा का भव्य उत्सव: भक्ति, आनंद और आध्यात्मिक जागृति का अद्वितीय संगम |url=https://outlookhindi.com/spotlight/grand-celebration-of-sharad-purnima-at-bhakti-mandir-a-unique-confluence-of-devotion-bliss-and-spiritual-awakening-91981 |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=outlookhindi.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=प्रतापगढ़ का भक्तिधाम मनगढ़...यहां श्रीकृष्ण की भक्ति में रम जाते हैं भक्त, कृपालु जी महाराज ने बनवाया - Unique specimen of architecture is Bhaktidham Mangarh temple of Kunda in Pratapgarh which was built by Kripalu Ji Maharaj |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/pratapgarh-unique-specimen-of-architecture-is-bhaktidham-mangarh-temple-of-kunda-in-pratapgarh-which-was-built-by-kripalu-ji-maharaj-23135243.html |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-10 |title=भारत में है विश्व का 'इकलौता मंदिर' जो ग्रेनाइट के पिलर पर है खड़ा, 100 देशों के भक्तों की है गहरी आस्था |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/dharm/india-has-the-worlds-only-temple-standing-on-granite-pillars-5510245.html |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=आप भी जानिए, ग्रेनाइट पिलर्स पर खड़ा विश्व का पहला मंदिर है प्रतापगढ़ स्थित भक्तिधाम मनगढ़ - Bhaktidham Mangadh situated in Pratapgarh is the world first temple standing on granite pillars |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/allahabad-city-bhaktidham-mangadh-situated-in-pratapgarh-is-the-world-first-temple-standing-on-granite-pillars-21295547.html |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>
=== Kirti Mandir, Barsana === Kirti Mandir is situated in Barsana, the birthplace of Radha rani. It is notable for being the only temple in the world dedicated to Kirti Maiya, Goddess Radha’s mother. A unique idol of baby Radha in her mother’s lap is the central attraction of the temple. Lakhs of devotees visit Kirti Mandir around Radhashtami, the birth anniversary of Radha rani. Alongside religious functions, the temple includes a charitable hospital and serves as a site for social welfare activities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=कीर्ति मंदिर दुनिया का इकलौता मंदिर जहां मां की गोद में सो रही हैं राधारानी, आप भी कर आएं दर्शन |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/astro/religion-rituals/pilgrimage/radha-ashtami-kirti-mandir-barsana-temple-cheap-places-to-visit-near-delhi/articleshow/93928910.cms |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-05-25 |title=Kirti Mandir: Where even the wind whispers 'Radhe Radhe' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kirti-mandir-where-even-the-wind-whispers-radhe-radhe/articleshow/121386027.cms |access-date=2025-06-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=राधाष्टमी पर बरसाना जाएं तो इनका दर्शन करना न भूलें, देवी राधा की होगी परम कृपा |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/astro/religion-rituals/pilgrimage/famous-temples-of-barsana-kirti-mandir-mann-mandir-and-other-you-must-visit-check-full-list-here/articleshow/103828878.cms |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=यहां बनकर तैयार हुआ राधारानी की मां कीर्ति का पहला मंदिर, भव्यता देख भक्त हो रहे भाव विभोर |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/uttar-pradesh/agra/kirti-mandir-barsana-in-mathura |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>
== Works==
=== Philosophical books ===
*''Prem Rasa Siddhant'' ({{ISBN|978-93-80661-35-3}}) – 'Prem Ras Siddhant' or 'The Philosophy of Divine Love', a popular book written by Kripalu Maharaj contains the gist of all the teachings of our scriptures.The philosophy of Divine love <ref>Prem Rasa Siddhant ({{ISBN|1-881921-08-5}}) lth 5 & 6, le {{cite web|url=http://www.jkpliterature.org/Book/BookDetails.aspx?BookID=37|title=Kripalu ji Maharaj|access-date=1 June 2015|archive-date=8 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808004255/http://www.jkpliterature.org/Book/BookDetails.aspx?BookID=37|url-status=dead}}</ref> was first published (in Hindi) in 1955.<ref name="true-history" /> It was later published in several other Indian languages. *''Bhakti Shatak'' ({{ISBN|978-93-80661-26-1}}) – The concise philosophy of the Upaniṣats, Gītā, Brahma sūtras and the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam.<ref name="encyclopedia-of-american-religions" /> *''Radha Govind Geet'' ({{ISBN|978-81-90966-16-0}}) – Printed in two volumes, with 11,111 couplets of Radha Krishna ''leelas'' and the devotional philosophy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maharaji-kripalu.com/radha-govind-geet/radha-govind-geet.html|title=Radha Govind Geet|access-date=29 January 2016}}</ref> *''Ras Panchadhyayi'' ({{ISBN|978-93-80661-15-5}}) – A series of discourses on the esoteric subject of Raas Leela.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jkpliterature.org/Book/BookDetails.aspx?BookID=38|title=Raas Panchadhyayi|access-date=26 May 2016|archive-date=5 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405193735/http://jkpliterature.org/Book/BookDetails.aspx?BookID=38|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Kirtans ===
*''Prem Ras Madira'' ({{ISBN|978-93-80661-27-8}}) – 1008 songs ("pad") of Radha-Krishna ''Leelas'', Devotional Philosophy and humility.<ref name="true-history" /> *''Braj Ras Madhuri'' (Part 1 {{ISBN|978-93-80661-20-9}}, Part 2 {{ISBN|978-93-80661-21-6}}, Part 3 {{ISBN|978-93-80661-22-3}}, Part 4 {{ISBN|978-93-80661-55-1}}) – Printed in four parts, hundreds of kirtans dedicated to Radha-Krishna, Sita-Ram, and others. *''Yugal Shatak'' ({{ISBN|978-93-80661-30-8}}) – One hundred "kirtans" of Radha Rani and Krishna. *''Yugal Rasa'' ({{ISBN|978-93-80661-29-2}}) – ''Kirtans'' of Radha Krishna. *''Shri Krishna Dwadashi'' ({{ISBN|978-93-80661-04-9}}) and ''Shri Radha Trayodashi'' ({{ISBN|978-93-80661-28-5}}) – Twelve "padas" describing the beauty and decorations of Krishna, and 13 "padas" about the beauty and decorations of Radha Rani.
Renditions of Kripalu Maharaj's ''bhajans'' and ''kirtans'' have been recorded by singers such as Manna Dey<ref>Kinnear, M. 1985. ''A discography of Hindustani and Karnatic music''. Greenwood Press.</ref> and Anuradha Paudwal. Anup Jalota,<ref>''[http://www.indoamerican-news.com/?p=4372 Rang De with Anup Jalota at Radha Madhav Dham, Austin] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405031155/http://www.indoamerican-news.com/?p=4372|date=5 April 2016}}''. 20 October 2011. Indo-American News. Retrieved 15 December 2011.</ref>
== Women's Education == Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj established charitable educational institutions to encourage the education of girls. Kripalu Balika Primary School, Kripalu Balika Intermediate College and Kripalu Mahila Mahavidyalaya (degree college) are located in Kunda, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India. These institutions empower girls from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds by offering free, high-quality education.<ref>{{Cite web |title=नई दिल्ली: महिला सशक्तिकरण की बात सब करते हैं, डॉ. विशाखा त्रिपाठी ने उसे कर के दिखाया |url=https://firstindianews.com/news/everyone-talks-about-women-empowerment-dr-vishakha-tripathi-proved-it-by-doing-it |access-date=2025-05-29 |website=firstindianews.com}}</ref>
== See also == * Kashi Vidvat Parishad * Prem Mandir, Vrindavan * Kirti Mandir, Barsana
== References ==
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== External links == *{{Official website|https://jagadgurukripalujimaharaj.org.in/|name=Official website}} *{{YouTube|custom=JagadguruKripaluJiMaharaj|Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj}} {{Hindu reform movements}} {{Authority control}}
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