Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj is the fifth original Jagadguru, and only the one who received the title "Jagadguruttam". In addition to this title, Kashi Vidvat Parishad of Varanasi honoured him in year 1957 with title "Bhakti Yog Rasavatar", meaning embodiment of Divine Love Bliss.
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My heart is captivated by the one and only Manmohana, Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Some engage in japa, others perform austerities, some observe vows, while others wander into forests to sit absorbed in samādhi.
With a single rasa-filled glance of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, even the greatest paramahaṁsas forget their deep states of samādhi — and what to speak of such realized souls, when even Lord Śiva Himself assumed the form of a gopī in order to taste that divine nectar.
A sakhī, describing the Holī festival of Vṛndāvana to her intimate companion, says: “O friend! In the Holī of the divine couple, such streams of colored water were sprayed from waterguns, and such clouds of crimson powder arose, that everything was dyed red.”
A sakhī teasing Lord Krishna—O Beloved! Tell me, whose grace has granted You this title of “Rasika” (connoisseur of divine love)? In Your previous Śūkra-avatāra, when, taking the form of a pig, were You called ‘Madan Mohan’ (captivator of even the God of beauty, Kamadeva)?
Shri Kishori Ji, absorbed in the nectar of the rāsa dance, enchants the rasikas with her divine charm. The radiance from Her gem-like toenails shines like the moon, and even Supreme Yogi, Lord Śiva, considering it the effulgence for Brahma (the Impersonal God), remains forever absorbed in nirvikalpa samādhi.
If one must ask for something, then ask only for the service of the divine couple, Śrī Śyāma-Śyām. For that service, beg only for the pure, selfless love. Let no other desire or request arise within your heart—this alone is the true path of devotion.
Grace is bestowed in absolute abundance in Shri Radha’s court. The conduct of the women of Braj is considered immoral in the eyes of the world, known as fornication (because they loved Shyamsundar with exclusive devotion, despite having husbands at home and not knowing He is the Supreme Lord).
Lord Shri Krishna, whose countless divine virtues are sung tirelessly by the four Vedas, that same supreme personality, in the land of Braj, considers it his highest fortune to mischievously tease the gopis and then be scolded by them with playful taunts like “Dārī ke!”.
Lord Shri Krishna says — I am hungry for the loving scoldings of Braj. Whenever I listen to the abuse “dārī ke” from their lips, I gladly give up even the bliss of Vaikuntha.
O Shri Krishna! Though I am fallen, still You have declared in the Vedas: “Since eternity, you were Mine, and you will remain Mine forever.” Then why, O Uplifter of the fallen, have You forgotten me?
Sri Shyamasundar gently presses the tender lotus feet of Shri Shyama Ju (Shri Radha). The very One whom the Vedas describe as eternally content and ‘Sachchidānanda’ has taken form as Nandanandan—the darling son of Nanda.
For saints, the season of spring lasts throughout all twelve months. They continuously chant Piu Piu (“Beloved! Beloved!”) in a voice overflowing with love, much like the warbling of a cuckoo in the springtime.
I do the aarti of Barsane wari Radhey, the loving daughter of King Brishbhanu. Radha Rani is sitting on a jeweled gold throne in the Divine abode of Vrindavan.
O mind! Meditate upon that Supreme Swamini, Sri Radha, whose radiant toenail jewels are meditated upon by Shri Shyamsundar Himself.
When a devotee’s longing for Shri Radha becomes so intense that living without Her feels impossible, know that the seed of love has been sown in the heart.
Oh mind! Reside in the holy land of Barsana, where even the Supreme Brahman, Shyam himself, uses his crown as a broom to clean the land.
Always be absorbed in the loving remembrance of Shri Radha’s names, form, qualities, pastimes, associates, and abode. Love selflessly, without seeking personal pleasure.
Let alone, the daughter of Vrishabhanu, Sri Radha, reside in your heart. Why exhaust your mind in seeking hell through sinful actions, heaven through good deeds, and liberation through knowledge?
Among millions of Gyanis, only very fortunate ones receive the sweet nectar of divine love. Gyanis such as Shukdeva Paramhans and the four Sanakadis drowned in Braj Ras (nectar of Braj).
Oh Krishna, I humbly confess that since eternity I have committed uncountable sins. But please remember Your sacred vow that You uplift all the fallen souls.
