JUST THINK, we got this human body, we were born in India*, and we got an association with a Saint who gave us the spiritual knowledge. Now consider how many of the world's population are blessed with this fortune which we have got? How many of them, in thousands or lakhs are there who have received the grace of God as we have? Surely, you will realize that they are very few. Ponder over it time and again how great God's grace on you is. If even a second before you die you are able to realize that you are so lucky to have received God's grace in various forms and that you have got the love and affection of a Saint who has always benefited you with his grace, then you will curse yourself if still despair has any place in your life.
"We will not entertain any ill feeling for anybody even if he has used the most hurting expressions for us. We will always do soul searching and be ever ready to correct our faults."
In this situation you should surrender your intellect to his holy feet and the despair will vanish. And if you die after the despair is gone, your life in your next birth will be full of hope and good luck.
Therefore, always think how lucky you are to be blessed with the All Gracious Master. He is the embodiment of grace. Grace outside, grace inside, grace and only grace. He is Kripalu!
Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj is the fifth original Jagaduru in the world. So far only four Saints have been acknowledged as the original Jagadgurus, namely
Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya, Jagadguru Shri Ramanujacharya, Jagadguru Shri Nimbarkacharya and Jagadguru Shri Madhvacharya.
Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, who presented a unique reconciliation of the varying philosophies propounded by them and evinced his profound and unparalleled scholarship of the Vedas, Shashtras, Puranas, and various other scriptures in his discourse made in pure Sanskrit before eminent representatives of the Kashi Vidvat Parishat, a body of 500 top-ranking scholars of India and left them spellbound and astounded was 'honoured with an unprecedented title of the Jagadguru or supreme among all Jagadgurus on 14 January 1957. They were so charmed by his personality suffused with the nectar of devotion and divine love that they declared him as the Bhakti- yoga-rasavatar (Decension of Divine Love and Bliss).
Today, there are eleven religions in the world, namely - Vedic Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Confucius and Shintoism. All these religions teach different ways to achieve the supreme goal of bliss. Even in a single religion, there are apparently contradictory messages in this regard. Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, who has great respect for all the religions of the world has resolved these contradictions and has shown the path which is universally acceptable.
Conclusion: The teachings and insights of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj invite us to reflect upon the incredible blessings we have received in this human life. He emphasizes the profound fortune of being born in India, where the spiritual traditions have thrived for centuries, and of having the guidance and association of a saint who imparts spiritual wisdom. His message encourages us to recognize the rarity of such blessings in a world where countless individuals may never experience this level of grace.
As one of the world's revered spiritual leaders, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj's unique position as the fifth original Jagadguru underscores his deep understanding and synthesis of various spiritual philosophies. His profound scholarship and embodiment of divine love and devotion have left a lasting impact on those who have had the privilege of encountering his teachings.
In essence, the wisdom of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj serves as a reminder of the extraordinary spiritual heritage and guidance available to us and encourages us to embrace a life filled with grace, gratitude, and the pursuit of divine love and bliss, regardless of our religious or cultural background.
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