Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj: Changing Times Of Sankirtan

As the years passed by, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj continued to adapt the sadhana programmes to the changing times and needs of the people coming. For the benefit of others, he provided more and more facilities. In addition, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj also modified the rules of the programme, thereby simplifying the mode and method of devotional practice.

His kindness, benevolence, deeds, and personality all are indescribable. At all times his only aim, mission, and desire was for all people, those indulged in sensual pleasures as well as those detached from the world, to sing the glories of God completely engaging their minds in His loving remembrance.

Nobody can attain his ultimate goal despite resorting to arduous practices like japa, tapa, niyam yoga, etc. So our great Guru explained that the simplest way is sankirtan, which can be performed anytime, anywhere, and by anyone - children, adolescents, and the elderly; men and women, the illiterate and the most learned, rich or poor, all alike. There is no restriction on place, time, caste, religion, or community.

Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj orientated every devotional practitioner's mind towards God through ever-new means, such as composing devotional songs with melodious tunes and in numerous other ways too. Worldly desires and allurements vanish automatically if one keeps his mind engaged at all times in reciting God's name, at any place, and while doing anything.

He gave the performance of sankirtan new forms by encouraging the involvement of different body postures like jumping, dancing circumambulating, etc. all on the intoxicating tunes of devotional music.

Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj also started giving more precedence to leading the performance of sankirtan as a circumambulation, thereby increasing the interest of devotional practitioners from non-Hindu backgrounds. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians all danced in unison to the tune of radhe radhe, performing his exhilarating nama sankirtan full of the nectar of devotion, and being immersed in the ocean of his love. Those who did not know a single word of Hindi, being impressed by his teachings and personality, became impatient regardless to recite the eulogy of Shyama Shyam and be present during his discourses. Sitting in a hall of thousands, they too would feel that he was speaking directly to them in a way only they could understand.

In conclusion, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj was a compassionate spiritual leader who adapted and simplified the practice of sankirtan to suit the changing times and the diverse needs of people. His benevolence and teachings emphasized the power of devotional singing, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or social status. He encouraged a universal, inclusive approach to sankirtan, where people from various faiths and walks of life came together in devotion, transcending language barriers. His legacy lies in his remarkable ability to connect with people on a profound spiritual level, inspiring them to engage in the loving remembrance of God through the melodious tunes and joyful expressions of sankirtan. To know more visit our website.