JKP Radha Madhav Dham

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/how-to-integrate-devotion-in-yourWhile God is the goal, the world is “necessary as a means to reach our goal.” True devotion integrates responsibility, discipline, and constant remembrance of our Divine relationship, ensuring that “we will find a way to make Shri Krishna a part of our family.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video with subtitles at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/kishori-mori-ab-na-lagavo-bar-swami(A devotee says:) “O my Kishori Radhey! Please don't prolong to come to me now.I am standing at Your door, and I am begging for Your Gracious glance upon me.I heard rasik Saints say that the humble and destitute souls are honored in Your darbarThe saying that 'there could be a delay but no injustice', is the only consolation of my conscience.But, my dear Radhey! Even if there is a delay, I won't leave hope. (You know that) I am brainless, determined and simple.Please, Radhey! Come to me just once, quietly, and I won't tell anyone (that You have come to me).”Live recorded kirtan on April 06, 2025 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP at Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Kishori! mori ab na lagavo bar. किशोरी ! मोरी अब न लगावो बार । Singer - Swami Maheshvaranand Ji Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj LyricsComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/hare-ram-sankirtan-swami-maheshvaranandLive recorded kirtan on March 06, 2025 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Singer - Swami Maheshvaranand Ji This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/kahaum-ka-tuma-som-nandakumara-swamiO Nandakumara! What can I say about You?Words are necessary only with that person who does not know the secrets of the heart.A good person can be born by everyone, even in the world.But, someone as base as myself can only find a place in Your court.I am not even qualified to ask You for forgiveness, because a genuine plea is accompanied with the firm decision to never sin again.Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj says, "Who else can I turn to? There is no one who cares for the fallen, besides You." Live recorded kirtan during the Ram Navami 2025 celebration from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Radhey! Mohiņ, Charan Kamal Raj Keejai राधे! मोहिं, चरण कमल रज कीजै।Singer - Swami MaheshvaranandComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/guided-meditation-with-swami-nikhilananWe're going to do one more short meditation now, where we are still creating that image and even we can engage any of our five senses, hearing Radha Krishna, touching Radha Krishna, smelling the fragrance of Their flower mala (garland) or the perfume They're wearing. We can engage all of our senses, but we also want to engage our heart, and the heart is engaged when we feel related to someone in a loving way.So, in this round of Roop Dhyan we're going to do, I'd like you to choose that either you're going to think of Radha Krishna with Sakhya Bhav,which means that They're your best friend. Shri Krishna could be your brother or your best friend. Radha Rani could be your sister or your best friend, your Saheli.You could also choose Vatsalya Bhav. Krishna is your own son. Radha Rani is your daughter.You could also choose Madhuriya Bhav. In Madhuriya Bhav, we see ourselves as a Gopi and Shri Krishna is our beloved. Shri Krishna is our Priyatam and our desire is to serve Radha and Krishna for Their happiness. Gopis always look for a way to please Radha and Krishna, to make Them happy. So, this is Madhuriya Bhav.You can choose which one you want. When we're doing the Roop Dhyan, you just see Radha Krishna. So, you can close your eyes again. See Radha Krishna and when you see Them, you think of Them in this way: oh, this is my best friend. I'm going to go and talk to Them. This is my child. This is my beloved. You decide and you bring that feeling into your heart with Radha Krishna.Now, each of us continue with our own personal meditation as we do a couple more minutes of Kirtan.Live recorded in 2023 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Radhey Radhey Govinda BhajoSinger - Swami Nikhilanand Ji Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj Lyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/guided-meditation-with-swami-nikhilanand-boloSo let us all close our eyes for a minute and form the image of Radha and Krishna. Or if it's easier for you to think of only one of Them, then you could think of just Radha or just Krishna. Or if you like to think of both, then think of both. Think of Them not in the way that you're imagining someone at a distance, but actually visualize Them as if your eyes were open and you were meeting Them face to face. It should have that kind of real feeling.We call this Bhagvad Bhavana, imbuing our meditation with this faith that real Radha Krishna are here with us. In fact, They even inhabit the form that we are imagining because They pervade everything. This is the essence of Roopdhyan.So imagine Radha Krishna and imbue that imagination with faith so that it's no longer imagination, but you're trying to actually see real Radha Krishna right here in front of you. And since it's real Radha and Krishna, you can see their eyes moving, their eyelashes moving, their ear pendants slightly jiggling if they move their head.You can see Their chest rising and falling as They breathe. You can see Them smile as they look towards you. You can even hear Them say something to you. In this way, we're now going to do a couple of minutes of chanting, and I'd like you all to continue with your own personal Roopdhyan of Radha Krishna however your mind likes to do it, there are no restrictions.You have total freedom to see Radha Krishna any way you want and interact with Them any way you want. So now you continue your own effort in keeping your mind focused on this. And we'll add in some to help us stay focused and experience more deeply.Live recorded in 2023 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Radhey Radhey Govind Bolo ReSinger - Swami Nikhilanand JiComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/mam-swamini-chhavi-abhiramini-042925The form of my Swamini Shri Radharani is most charming!The sweet laughter on Her fair face reveals teeth which have the radiance of lightning.Every pore of Her Divine body oozes the nectar of Divine love.In spite of incessantly imbibing this love, Shyamsundar is never satiated and considers Her His Swamini.When She strolls, bending and swaying in the intoxication of love, She puts the gait of an elephant to shame.Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj yearns, “When will I get to see the beautiful form of my eternal Swamini who is named Shri Radha?"Live recorded kirtan during the evening satsang from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Mama Swamini Chhavi Abhiramini_मम स्वामिनि छवि अभिरामिनी।Singer - Jas bhaiyaComposer - Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/barsane-vari-radhe-bhori-bhari-pyariAll glories to the simple, innocent, and beautiful Radha Rani of Barsana.I sacrifice myself upon the gentle and delicate Radha Rani.My beloved Radha Rani wears a lovely nose-ring on Her beautiful nose.I sacrifice myself on the beautiful Radha, who is the beloved of Krishna.Radha Rani is even more lovable than my Beloved Krishna. She is dearer to me than life itself.Both Shree Krishna and the Braj gopis sacrifice Themselves upon Radha Rani.Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj says, " Seat the extremely merciful Radha Rani on the throne of your heart."Live recorded kirtan during the evening satsang from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Barsane vari Radhe, bhori bhari pyari Radhe बरसाने वारी राधे, भोरी भारी प्यारी राधेSinger - Jas bhaiyaComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

O Vamshiväre Samvare, the dark, enchanting flute player! Listen to my prayer.I have wandered extensively, through the eighty-four lakh species of life and am totally exhausted. Though I have attained a golden opportunity by obtaining a human body, so rare to attain even by the celestial gods, yet my mind does not get attached to You, nor do I chant Your names.Just as a deer cannot quench its thirst by a mirage, there is nothing but deception in everything in this world. Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj says, “O Merciful Lord! Accepting me as Your own, grant me residence in Your abode, Nandagāmva." Live recorded kirtan in August 2024 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song: sunu vamshiväre sämvare सुनु वंशीवारे साँवरे ।Singer: Swami NikhilanandComposer: Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj Lyrics Composer: Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/guided-meditation-with-swami-nikhilanand-roopDiscover the path of raganuga bhakti, a deeply personal and loving devotion to Krishna, focused solely on seeking His vision and love. Learn and practice roopdhyan through a beautiful chant describing the divine beauty of Radha Rani, as revealed by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj. Immerse your heart in daily meditation and visualize Radha and Krishna’s enchanting forms to deepen your spiritual connection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/how-to-introduce-devotion-in-dailyAmidst the distractions and challenges of modern life—whether it's family responsibilities, societal pressures, or living in the age of Kaliyug—Swami Nikhilanand Ji reminds us that we are still in a privileged position. We must take the initiative to practice devotion, because if we don’t, who will?He explains that true spiritual transformation begins with tattvagyan (spiritual knowledge), particularly the realization that we are not the body—we are the atma, a divine soul. Understanding our real identity helps us reframe our family life and worldly duties in a more spiritual way. He encourages us to integrate Radha Krishna into our daily lives not merely as deities we worship, but as real members of our family.Swami Ji concludes with a heartfelt reminder: devotion is not difficult—it just requires sincere effort and desire. With knowledge, faith, and love, anyone can make Radha Krishna a part of their life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Select Dohas from Radha Govind GeetDoha #3731, 3732, 3733, 3734, 3735, 3736 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/hamari-radhey-deenan-ki-rakhvar(A devotee says:) My Radhey is the protector of humble souls.Hearing the humble cry of Her devotee. She runs to him without delay. The great yogis, religious ritualists and serious ascetics ignorantly search for the Divine Grace on the strength of their practices (but they don't receive).Their mayic entanglement is not even the least released and they are drowned in the current of yogic siddhis.The Bliss of Divine love, for which even Vishnu and Shiv aspire is abundantly showered in the court of Radharani.Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj says that only those humble souls, who are graced by Radha Rani, receive and enjoy this Divine Bliss.Live recorded kirtan in September 2024 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song: Hamāri Radhey, ḍeenan ki rakhvår हमारी राधे, दीनन की रखवार ।Singer: Swami NikhilanandComposer: Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj Lyrics Composer: Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/how-to-introduce-devotion-into-yourDiscover how to spiritually integrate Radha Krishna into your daily life, understand the soul’s eternal nature, and explore how devotion transcends worldly ties. Insights from the Bhagavatam and teachings of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/guided-meditation-with-swami-nikhilanand-hamenExperience a guided meditation focused on ananyata, the feeling of exclusive devotion to Shri Krishna. This practice leads you inward to the spiritual heart, awakening the soul’s eternal connection with Radha Krishna. Through breath, reflection, and visualization, you’ll let go of worldly attachments and realize the Divine presence always within you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Select Dohas from Radha Govind GeetDoha #4051, 3728, 4052, 4104, 4050, 4058 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/the-root-cause-of-material-attachmentsExplore the spiritual teachings on the root causes of desire, anger, and greed as explained in the scriptures, including the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayan, and Upanishads. Discover how inner attachments lead to suffering and learn the path to liberation through detachment and devotion to God. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/radhey-mohin-charan-kamal-raj-keejaiO my Radhey! Please make me the dust of Your lotus feet.That footdust which has the honor of being soaked with the loving tears of Krishn every time when you enter into maan state. That footdust which Kamala (MahaLakchmi), rubbing Her hands in despair, desires to receive (by doing devotional austerity for millions of years, but she cannot).That footdust for which Brahma, after doing a prolonged pious austerity, beggingly requested and said, “Please Grace me with Your footdust." (But, still he could not receive it.) O Radhey! You are so kind that you Grace a soul without any requisite. So, please listen to my humble request (and give me my desired thing).(It is a saying that) a blind person gains faith only when he receives the eyesight. (So, O my Radhey! I will be contented only when I will receive Your Grace and I will see Your sweet face.) Live recorded kirtan during the Ram Navami 2025 celebration from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Radhey! Mohiņ, Charan Kamal Raj Keejai राधे! मोहिं, चरण कमल रज कीजै।Singer - Swami MaheshvaranandComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj Lyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/thinking-alone-is-sadhana-spiritualConstant remembrance (smaran) and focused thinking (sochana) on Radha Krishna is the highest form of sadhana. The mind is central to sadhana, and how love for God develops through constant practice and spiritual discipline. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch full video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/vrishbhanu-lali-gun-gaiye-swami-maheshvaranandA fully surendered devotee says with absolute faith, “O my beloved Radhey, You are the only one Who is mine and I am also Yours!"O Radhey, without Your Grace I cannot achieve my goal (of receiving Your Divine love)!O Radhey, please just look at me with a glance of Your causeless Grace.O Radhey, there is no end to Your limitless Grace!.O Radhey, Your body, mind and soul is all-Gracious.O Radhey, You are the personified form of Grace!”Live recorded kirtan during Evening Satsang from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Vrishbhanu Lali Gun, Gāiye वृषभानुलली गुन, गाइये।Singer - Swami Maheshvaranand JiComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/jai-ho-jai-ho-jai-ho-barsane-wariGlory to beloved Radha Rani who lives in Barsaana. I surrender to you. You are the form of full of grace, O sukumari Radha rani. I trust you, only you. There is no beggar like me and no one as benevolent as you, Radha Rani. Please give me alms of gopi prem (love of the Braj gopis). Only You were, are also and will also remain mine, O Pyaari. You can adopt me or kick or spurn me away, O Radharani. A new born baby does not know who his mom is. Mother has to let him know that she is his mother.Who is able to understand your greatness, O Pyaari. Even after changing so many forms, Krishn lost. All your devotees are pure.But for me (the faulty one) only you are the one, O Pyaari.I am not going to leave you, O Radha Rani. You can love me or beat me, that's your wish! Your every pore is seeping out divine love, O Pyaari! And Krishn is enjoying sipping that every day.Your every pore is seeping out divine love, O Pyaari ! Your son is thirsty; please give me a drop.Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj says, "I am not worthy of My name "Kripalu" (graceful). Grace me and make my name worthy."Live recorded kirtan during the evening Satsang from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Jai ho Jai ho Jai ho Barsāne wāri Pyāri जय हो जय हो जय हो बरसाने वारी प्यारी |Singer - Jas bhaiyaComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/hamari-alabeli-sarakar-sushree-diwakari“My Mistress, Shri Radha is One without a second. She is the supreme rasik, and engages in various pastimes of amorous Divine love with Shyamasundar (rasik rangili), is regally situated due to Her innumerable, incomparable virtues (gun garvili), and is the delighter of the rasik Saints.The restrictions and rules of the Vedas do not apply in Her court. She destroys the effects of trigun, trikarm, and tritap and bestows the gift of Divine love on surrendered souls. If someone takes shelter of Her completely, even once, She protects him as closely and completely as the eyelid protects the eye. Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj says, “My Protectress is such, that even the Supreme Lord, Shyamasundar is fearful of displeasing Her!"“ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/the-triumph-of-devotion-over-adversityDiscover the divine significance of Holi through the story of Prahlad, Hiranyakashipu, and Lord Narasimha. Explore the power of bhakti, unwavering faith, and spiritual resilience. Learn about Holika Dahan, the victory of good over evil, and the role of saints like Narad Muni and Bhakt Kanak Das. Dive into the sacred realms of Vaikunth, Maha Vishnu, and Udupi Krishna, embracing the true essence of devotion and divine grace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/jai-radhey-jai-krishna-jai-vrindabanGlory to Radhey, glory to Krishna, glory to Vrindaban abode. Glory to the Gopis of Braj who are like the guiding light and crown jewel of the rasik Saints.Radha always sings the name of Krishna, and Krishna always sings the name of Radha.Thus the name of Radha and Krishna is the 'life' of my life. I have become a sakhi (close friend) of Radha, the Divine Queen of eternal Vrindaban. Now my sole desire is to be Graced with the selfless service of Radha in Her abode.I only wish to do that which is pleasing to Her.I have only one Beloved. He is dearer to me than my own soul; He is Krishna.Krishna is my only friend and I love only Him.He is absorbed in my mind, body and soul, all the time.Live recorded kirtan during Winter Family Camp 2024 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Jai Radhey, Jjai Krishna, Jai Vrindaban, Rasik Mukut Mani Jai Gopi Jan. जय राधे, जय कृष्ण, जय वृन्दाबन, रसिक मुकुटमणि जय गोपीजन। Singer - Rishina DidiComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/hari-bol-by-sushree-diwakari-devi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/deen-ki-sun-lo-deenanath-by-sushree(A devotee says:) O refuge of destitutes, Krishn! Please listen to the cry of this destitute.I have no devotion, I am impious and I am weary (from the sufferings of the world). By all means I am helpless like an orphan.O Krishn! I have no strength of dedication (to Your lotus feet) and I have no refuge of Your rasik Saints (who could help me).O my merciful Lord! I am drowning in the endless ocean of this material world. Please hold my hand and save me.I do not desire for the pleasure of the seven celestial abodes or even liberation. I only want to dedicate myself to Your lotus feet forever.O merciful Krishn! Kindly take me, the homeless one, into Your protection and bless me with Your selfless love.Live recorded kirtan during the Holi Intensive in March 2025 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Deen Ki Sun Lo Deenånáth! दीन की सुन लो दीनानाथ !Singer - Sushree Diwakari Devi JiComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj LyricsComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajJKP Radha Madhav Dham podcast is available on various podcast apps. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/guided-meditation-with-swami-nikhilanand This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/shree-radhey-radhey-govind-radheyGlory to Radhey Govind.Radhey Govind is the delight of your life. Never forget Them even for a moment!Always remember Radhey Govind. Never forget Them even for a moment!O my Radhey Govind! You and only You are mine; then why have You forgotten me?O my Radhey Govind! Master, friend, son, beloved, all kinds of relations are with You only, because You are sole-related to me.O my mind! Understanding like this, remember and surrender and worship Radhey Govind in such a way that a moment may appear like ages in Their separation.O my Radhey Govind! Give me Your Divine love, I do not want mayic luxuries, liberation or Vaikunth.O my Radhey Govind! Nothing will decrease. Give me just a drop of Your Divine love.O my Radhey Govind! My only desire is to receive the true form of my Divine servitude."O my Radhey Govind! Just glance at me with Your gracious look."Live recorded kirtan during the 2024 winter family camp from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song: Are man! avsar beetyo jāt. अरे मन! अवसर बीत्यो जात।Singer: Swami Nikhilanand JiComposer: Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer: Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajMore Swami Nikhilanand Kirtans This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch full video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/vrishbhanu-lali-gun-gaiye-decemberA fully surendered devotee says with absolute faith, “O my beloved Radhey, You are the only one Who is mine and I am also Yours!"O Radhey, without Your Grace I cannot achieve my goal (of receiving Your Divine love)!O Radhey, please just look at me with a glance of Your causeless Grace.O Radhey, there is no end to Your limitless Grace!.O Radhey, Your body, mind and soul is all-Gracious.O Radhey, You are the personified form of Grace!”Live recorded kirtan during Winter Family Camp 2024 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Tu hi meri main bhi teri meri pyȧri Radhey (तू ही मेरी मैं भी तेरी मेरी प्यारी राधे।)Singer - Rishina DidiComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video and read transcript at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/q-and-a-with-swami-nikhilanand This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video and read transcript at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/infinite-happiness-is-synonymousDespite worldly distractions, our deepest desire is for Divine bliss. The Vedas and scriptures affirm that our search for happiness is truly a search for God. As a spark of Divinity, we long for reunion with our Source.The answer is clear—Yes, we need God! True fulfillment lies in this eternal connection.Join us to explore this profound wisdom.Please watch the video or read the transcript to fully grasp the essence of the discourse. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video and read transcript at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/the-pran-jeevan-of-sadhanaDiscover the power of unwavering faith in Shri Krishna through teachings from the Kathopanishad and Bhagwatam. Learn how surrendering to Krishna removes ignorance, eliminates karmic bondage, and leads to divine realization. Explore two powerful practices—Roopdhyan meditation and frequent mindful remembrance—to strengthen your connection with Krishna and experience His eternal presence. Unlock spiritual enlightenment and inner peace through the transformative power of devotion. #Spirituality #KrishnaBhakti #DivineRealizationPlease watch the video to fully grasp the essence of the discourse This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/shri-radhey-hamari-sarkar-phikirShri Radhey Rani is my protector, then why should I worry about anything in this world?She descends in our world only to redeem the fallen souls, and She causelessly loves the humble and the destitute.When my Queen is such an abode of mercy, why should I worry about anything in this world?My Radha Rani cannot bear the desperate cry of a surrendered soul. She immediately runs to him, forgetting even Her Beloved Shyamsundar.When She is so kind-hearted, simple and loving, why should I worry about anything in the world?Even the Supreme Lord Shri Krishna anxiously watches the movement of Her eyebrows, in fear of having displeased Her. Who else should I be afraid of having surrendered to Her?When such a Supreme Personality is my protector, then why should I worry about anything in the world?If one cries desperately to Her and accepts Her to be his protector, My Radha Rani keeps him always under the shadow of Her eye like a mother does her beloved son.Says Shri Kripalu ji Maharaj, “I am under the care of such a gracious protector. Why should I worry about anything in the world?”Live recorded kirtan during the Winter Family Camp 2022 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Shri Radhey hamari sarkar, fikir mohin kahe ki श्री राधे हमारी सरकार, फिकिर मोहिं काहे की।Singer - Chirag bhaiyaComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajJKP Radha Madhav Dham podcast is available on various podcast apps, allowing you to listen to kirtans and lectures on demand. Downloaded podcast episodes can be accessed offline without needing a data connection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/the-power-of-simply-believingThe Divine souls!Kathopanishad tells us the power of simply believing in God:अस्तीत्येवोपलब्धव्यस्तत्त्वभावेन चोभयोः । अस्तीत्येवोपलब्धस्य तत्त्वभावः प्रसीदति ॥ १३॥astītyevopalabdha vyastattvabhāvena cobhayoḥ. astītyevopalabdhasya tattvabhāvaḥ prasīdati.- Kathopanishad: 2.3.13If somebody really believes, “Shri Krishna is here right now in front of me!” (It) really means 100%, then they actually will see Him. He will become visible or make Himself visible to us. He's already present because He's omnipresent. He pervades every particle, and that too not only as a formless emanation or formless Divine light, but in His personal form. “Yadyapisakāro yam tathaik deshi,” Shankaracharya Ji also says, “even during Your avatar, You come and You're seen at one place in Your Divine body, but You're still everywhere else in Your same Divine body.” So imagine, Shri Krishna is everywhere with His Divine body, and the one who fully accepts and believes that,भिद्यते हृदयग्रन्थिश्छिद्यन्ते सर्वसंशया: । क्षीयन्ते चास्य कर्माणिbhidyate hṛidaya-granthiśchidyante sarv-saṁśhayāḥ. kṣīyante chāsya karmāṇi.- BhagwatamThe moment you believe that, you see Krishna face to face and then all the other bondages are finished.The knot of mayic ignorance in the heart, hṛidaya-granthiśhchidyante. We forget we're a Divine being. We start thinking we're this temporary material body. All mayic things are temporary. They all degrade from the time they come into being. They begin eroding, aging, and eventually, they fade and finish altogether, whether it's our body or whether it's a physical building, even a mountain. Any shape or structure that is created or comes into being in this world has an expiration date. And from the time it's created, it's always deteriorating. Every sweet meeting ends in separation because everything is temporary in this world, and everything that is born must die. But the soul doesn't die. We forget that. We forget that we're a Divine soul. We have a knot of Mayic ignorance that leads to all other kinds of mistakes.If we believe we're this temporary Mayic body, then we also believe that the temporary pleasures of the Mayic world can make us happy, which they never completely do. Then we only think about them. We get attached to them. We perform all kinds of actions to attain those pleasures, selfish, bad actions. Then we have to be punished for that in the future. So see how much suffering we create for ourselves, plus the stress and tension of trying to attain those things in the first place, all because we forgot we're a Divine soul.So the moment you surrender to Sri Krishna, that knot of my ignorance in the heart is finished forever. chidyante sarva-saṁśayāḥ. All the doubts and confusions are finished forever. Now you'll never be separate from God. You'll always see Him directly in front of you, so how would you ever doubt Him?And all your karma, Hṛdaya-granthiśchidyante cāsya karmāṇi, all your past karma is also deleted. Your infinite previous actions from uncountable past lives, what is called Sanchit Karam, that's deleted. Your bondage of karm, which is created by the attachment of the mind in the world, is also finished. So kriyaman karm is finished. You can never do new karm that will bind you because your mind is in God only. And your prarabha Karm, even though you're free from that, most God realized Saints decide to undergo it anyway, but they don't feel anything in their heart. It's just a physical thing they undergo.So you're free from the bondage of karm. You're free from ignorance. You're free from doubts and confusions. And you meet God face to face.So how do we get to this point? Simple. Just practice. The mind has the power to do anything. Our thinking is:mana eva manushyanam karanam bandha-mokshayohVedas say the mind is the cause of bondage and liberation. If we keep thinking we're this body and we only dwell upon the objects of the senses that we wish to enjoy, then our mind keeps us attached and bound in maya. And if we use the same mind to have faithful thoughts about Shri Krishna, that mind releases us from bondage. The power is in the mind. All you have to do is think, “Krishna is right here. He's with me. He's looking at me, smiling at me. He's my Divine companion. He's always with me. He always has been. He is now, and He always will be the perfect Divine friend.”Think that over and over and over again. This ‘astītyevopalabdhasya’ Kathopanishad is saying. You have to become astik. You have to really believe in God that He's right here with you. We have to practice to become astik. You may think, oh, I am astik because I believe in God. Yes. We do believe in God in some percentage, but not 100%. If we had 100% faith in God, we would meet Shri Krishna right now. We would have met Him already.So to become astik, a true believer in God, we have to practice. And the practice is simple. Just keep thinking over and over

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/meri-radhe-meri-radhe-prem-agadheO my Radhe, You are the ocean of Divine love. O Radhe, I am restless without Your remembrance even for a moment.Krishn always sings Your name “Radhe Radhe” ... when He plays flute. Krishn is extremely happy when He meditates upon Your Divine form.O Radhe, You are always with me (front, back, left and right) when I walk. Wherever I see, I see You and for me the whole world is Your Divine form.O Radhe, I want to be absorbed in Your thoughts whether I am going through good times or bad times. O Radhe, Your loving thoughts have permeated my body and mind.I want to think about You in my sleep and I want to wake up with Your thoughts, my Radhe. O Radhe, I feel your presence here and there, everywhere.O Radhe, I feel Your Grace when I feel You are near me and also in Your separation. You are in my devotional thoughts and You are with me when I am doing my worldly duties.Radhe is mine and also yours. Radhe is for him and Radhe is for every soul.Radhe is for liberated souls and also for unliberated souls. Shri Kripalu Mahaprabhu Ji says that Radhe is the refuge of destitutes.Live recorded kirtan during the Winter Family Camp 2022 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Meri Radhe Meri Radhe Prem AgadheySinger - Chirag bhaiyaComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajJKP Radha Madhav Dham podcast is available on various podcast apps, allowing you to listen to kirtans and lectures on demand. Downloaded podcast episodes can be accessed offline without needing a data connection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/why-do-we-get-angry-and-how-do-weThe Divine Souls!Today we'll be taking up, a topic, a very common question about anger: Why do we get angry, and how do we control it? Every question, no matter how small, if we are to answer it correctly, requires an understanding of the whole philosophy, because every question is like a thread. You pull on it, and it leads back to the core of the philosophy. So to answer this simple question, I will have to give you a very brief insight into the philosophy that is taught by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj has explained this topic many times according to Vedas and Gita and Puran. and as he always quotes from all these main scriptures to make any spiritual point. So let us see.Anger. Why do we have it and how to control it? Why? We can look at a couple of different layers of why. Gita says, if we want to go right to the origin of anger, Gita gives us a very straightforward answer.ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंस: सङ्गस्तेषूपजायते | सङ्गात्सञ्जायते काम: कामात्क्रोधोऽभिजायते || 62||Dhyāyato viṣhayān puṁsaḥ saṅgas teṣhūpajāyate. Saṅgāt sañjāyate kāmaḥ kāmāt krodho ’bhijāyate.- Bhagavad Gita: 2/ 62“Krodh” is anger. Where does ‘krodh’ come from? When you have a desire that is unfulfilled, you get angry. Very simple. If we always got our way, would we ever get angry? If everybody always did whatever we wanted, when would we ever get angry? If everything we thought automatically happened, we would never get angry. So, anger is the result of unfulfilled desire. So if somebody wants to eliminate anger, guess what you have to eliminate? Desire.Okay. So then we come to desire. Why do we have desire? Gita says, “You repeatedly think about someone or something. And through this thinking, when you think of them that ‘I will get happiness from this person or this thing’”. Gita uses the word dhyan. You keep thinking about them. It's like a meditation on that person. You get attached.Dhyāyato viṣhayān puṁsaḥ saṅgas teṣhūpajāyate.Sangha or attachment arises through this repeated chintan. And why were we doing the chintan of that person? Because we believe them to be a source of happiness. So, now we have a link. Why do we get angry? Because we have a desire. And if by chance that desire is unfulfilled, then we get angry. Okay. Why do we have desires? Because we're attached to a particular person or thing. Whoever or whatever we're attached to, naturally, the desire for that thing will arise in the mind over and over again. It happens automatically. How big is the attachment? That big, that intense is the desire, and that intense will be the anger if the desire is unfulfilled. So attachment leads to desire which can, if unfulfilled, lead to anger. And where does attachment come from? Repeatedly thinking this person is mine. They will give me happiness. This thing is mine. I will get happiness from it.So chintan causes asakti (attachment). That leads to kamana (desire). That leads to krodh (anger). And what is the origin of our thought process? This thing, this person will give me happiness. Why do we think that? Because we have a need for happiness. So if somebody could eliminate their need for happiness, then there would be no question of ever getting angry. However, our Vedas and other dharmic scriptures say that this is impossible. No one can eliminate their need for happiness because we are all ansh of Bhagwan; we're all a part of God, and God Himself is perfect happiness. And it is the nature of every anshi (part) to desire their ansh (whole). It is the nature of every part to desire the whole. Therefore, the soul, each one of us, is an individual soul, we all desire God. And God is perfect happiness, therefore, we all desire perfect happiness. So can we stop desiring perfect happiness? No. Impossible. Even if we try for millions of years or millions of lifetimes, no one can change their nature of desiring perfect happiness. That's why every living being naturally wants to avoid pain and discomfort and wants to find comfort and happiness. Even an ant knows that much to avoid a painful situation. So this nature of the soul, the Divine soul, cannot be changed. We innately desire Divine happiness. And because of that, because we desire Divine happiness, we naturally seek it every second of every day. And since we're living in the physical world, and for us God is invisible until we become qualified to meet God, we can't see God, but we see the world, so we naturally start desiring the world. Then once you desire the world, then you create attachments, and then the repeated desire for those specific people and things arise in the mind. And then if you don't get what you want, then anger comes naturally.So that leaves us at an impasse. It's impossible to remove anger. If you follow the logical links, every soul automatically and naturally desires happiness. Because of that original desire for happiness, we seek it in the people a

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/verses-from-ore-more-man-radhikaChirag bhaiya sings verses from ‘Ore More Man Radhika Raman…’ Live recorded kirtan during the 2024 Winter Family Camp from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Ore More Man Radhika Raman - Braj Ras MadhuriSinger - Chirag bhaiyaComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajJKP Radha Madhav Dham podcast is available on various podcast apps, allowing you to listen to kirtans and lectures on demand. Downloaded podcast episodes can be accessed offline without needing a data connection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/how-to-eliminate-stress-swami-nikhilanandSwami Nikhilanand Ji says stress is often seen as the problem itself, but in reality, it is just a symptom. Many methods, such as exercise, meditation, and hobbies, help manage stress temporarily, but they do not eliminate it. He explains, "Trying to control stress won’t eliminate stress because it’s like if you have a brain tumor and you take an aspirin for your headache. To truly eliminate stress, one must address its root causes, which stem from deeper existential and emotional struggles.”Swami Nikhilanand Ji examines this from a couple of different perspectives. “One is intellectual. Intellectually we don't know who we are. Who am I? So this is an existential problem, and we may not analyze it to that depth but that's actually true for all of us. We all really wonder, Who am I and where do I belong?” We're always trying to fit in. We're always trying to figure out how to act and behave so that we'll finally feel like we are home.” He points out that even in familiar settings people feel disconnected, "Do you notice that you don’t even feel home in your own home?" This search for belonging leads to a persistent dissatisfaction fueling stress.Another fundamental cause of stress is our deep-seated unhappiness. Even when people achieve worldly success, love, or wealth, they often feel a lingering void. Even when you’re in the arms of someone who loves you the most, there’s still fear, “Even this isn’t enough!" This endless search for fulfillment intensifies stress and anxiety.The intellectual solution to stress begins with understanding our true nature. The scriptures teach that "you are not the body”. The body and mind are temporary, but the soul is eternal. "Nothing can destroy me. I have been here forever. I will be here forever!" By recognizing that we are Divine souls, part of Shri Krishna, and that He is always with me, we can start to detach from worldly fears and uncertainties. This realization alone can significantly reduce stress.Swami Nikhilanand Ji says, “However, intellectual understanding on its own is not enough. We need to experience something.” What is that? Happiness. The pursuit of happiness drives all human actions; worldly pleasures never provide lasting fulfillment. So, instead of thinking, “How can I relieve myself from stress and pain?” We could just think, “How could I find happiness?” The temporary pleasures of the world have never been enough. This is because we are inherently Divine beings, and only Divine happiness can complete us. True joy comes from experiencing and connecting with God. Taittirīyopaniṣad says, “God Himself is happiness.” Part of our stress is that we’re looking for happiness and failing to find it and only through devotion and love for Krishna can one find lasting peace.Swami Nikhilanand Ji says, “Both the intellectual side and experiential side go hand in hand.” In other words, you need to understand the intellectual theory; what we call tattva gyan - Who am I? How am I related to God? Where do I belong? Where is perfect happiness? But then you also have to experience that perfect happiness. The ultimate experience comes when you become God realized. So to become God realized, you have to follow the path to God. While we follow the path to God, it’s not a long empty path with only the payoff coming at the end. No. The path to God is full of experiences that keep bringing you closer and closer. So naturally our feelings of insecurity and stress reduce as this devotional experience goes on expanding as we follow the path to GodMemorable Quotes from the Discourse:* "Stress is not the actual problem. Stress is merely a symptom."* "Trying to control stress won’t eliminate stress because, well, it’s like if you have a brain tumor and you take an aspirin for your headache."* "We all really wonder, “Who am I and where do I belong?"”* "At the root of all of this, we are unhappy even when we enjoy the brief pleasures of this world. Even that doesn't cure that inner void we feel."* "Even when you’re in the arms of someone who loves you the most, there’s still fear."* "You are not the body. The body dies, but you don’t die, so you are something other than the body."* "You are not your mind either because when you go to sleep at night, you enter into a state called sushupti (deep sleep)."* "So we have to remember, “I am the soul. I am a Divine soul and nothing can destroy me!"”* "Something may harm my body. Nothing can harm my soul."* "We feel alone because we forget that Krishna is with us."* "Instead of thinking how can I relieve myself from stress and pain, we could just think, “How could I find happiness?"”* "Happiness is none other than God…God himself is happiness."* "Material pleasures can’t satisfy the Divine soul. Only Divine God can make us feel complete."* "No person in this world can love another perfectly because we ourselves aren’t perfect."* "The path to God is not a

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/q-and-a-with-swami-nikhilanand-ji-1A devotee’s question: Because we talk about spirituality in general…spirituality is one way where we think that being thankful for what we have, does it actually help us to make our stress go down? Is that part of spirituality? I mean, having the ability, because as humans, we all have desires, so being thankful for what we have in life, does it actually make us more or less stressed?Swami Nikhilanan Ji’s answer: I would say that's part of having a positive outlook. Being thankful for what we have is part of several things that we could keep in mind to maintain a positive outlook. But, what we want to do is go even beyond that. We want to create a real connection with God that goes even deeper than just being thankful for the material things we have, but where we actually start feeling Divine God's presence with us. So that's a much deeper goal.A devotee’s question: When I close my eyes and so sometimes I feel okay, “I am a soul. I'm not a body,” but the problem starts when I interact with the world. When I go to the job, when I meet my friends, meet my enemies, and meet my wife even. So, how can the practice help me to remember in that situation that I'm a soul and not the body and so what kind of practice can I do to detach from that world?Swami Nikhilanand Ji’s answer: The path to God includes the practice of meditation which we do here, By practicing meditation every day, what ends up happening is that that spiritual consciousness which you referred to where you have some awareness of your Divinity, that spiritual consciousness has to be integrated into our material active life and initially the two don't integrate but the more we practice the more that spiritual awareness becomes almost like our baseline. It becomes our regular waking consciousness. But that takes time. It takes practice, and it actually happens naturally.So the more we call the meditation we do here is a very specific meditation called roop dhyan where we meditate on God Himself. So, by doing this, we create and deepen a connection with God. So while you're doing the meditation, eventually you start experiencing something in a very deep way. And in the beginning, again, you get the disconnect. As soon as you stop your meditation, the world just takes over. But eventually, over the weeks or months or years, if you keep practicing, that actually spills over into your (life) like a rising tide. It starts spilling over into your material activities or your material consciousness, you can say. But, it's a process. It takes time. There's no easy way. There's no shortcut or trick. You just have to keep practicing until that enters your daily waking consciousness.A devotee’s question: I wonder if you can tell us how to stop getting happiness from the wrong things, be it eating, sleeping, laziness, drinking, what have you?Swami Nikhilanand Ji’s answer: Recognizing that those are temporary pleasures is part of it, but the real effect comes when we start… Remember, I was saying we have to get some experience of God and it starts small and grows. So, the more experience we get by following the path to God and the bigger that experience becomes, the more space in our heart it takes up and the less interest our mind has in those types of pleasures that you were describing.It's not wrong for the mind to want happiness or pleasure. It's our nature, because God Himself is happiness and we're a part of Him. So we naturally desire happiness and pleasure, but the thing is we're seeking it from the world instead of seeking the Divine happiness from God. So, until the mind starts experiencing that happiness, it's never going to let go of the material pleasures.So don't worry too much. I mean, have the knowledge about the limited nature of the material pleasures, but don't worry about forcefully making the mind leave those things. Think more about how can I attach my mind to God and start experiencing devotional happiness, devotional pleasure, and that will create a natural transition where your mind will naturally start becoming more interested in God than in the world.A devotee’s question: As you said, being intellectual… Stress can be managed or stress can be reduced. What about emotional intelligence? Like when you are in stress, your emotions can go up and down and that it's really difficult to control emotions. It can be visible to your face and it's a different situation while working, while at home, anywhere in the world. So how are we to control the emotions? Like the two theories you suggested, like being intellectual, but emotional intelligence is a completely different thing. How do we combine with spirituality?Swami Nikhilanand Ji’s answer: Well, there's two things. There's eliminating the root cause of that emotional volatility, which is the very same we're talking about. The root cause is the same - we're separated from God and we're unable to experience God

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/lessons-in-humilityThe Divine Souls!Today we're going to look at one shlok, a famous and important shlok by Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji which is also oft quoted by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj. It has to do with remembering Radha Krishna and Their name all the time and developing deep feelings of humbleness. So, let us see what this shlok says and then we'll consider the practical application of it, because along with understanding the basic theory or knowledge, we have to know, in certain cases, the nuances of how to apply it in our life. So Mahaprabhuji says,Tṛiṇādapi su-nīchen tarorapi iva sahiṣhṇunā. amāninā mān-den kīrtanīyaḥ sadā hariḥ.- Chaitanya Charitamrit: Adi 17.31“A devotee, someone who wants to follow the path of bhakti and attain Radha Krishna in this life, they should be as humble as a blade of grass, as forbearing as a tree. They should not demand honor from others but give respect to other people and chant the name of Radhe Govind all the time.”Being more humble than a blade of grass like the lawn out there you walk on It doesn't grumble. You put your foot on its head. It bends down. Then it pops back up. So be as humble as a blade of grass, Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji says, and as forbearing as a tree, ‘sahen shīlitā’, we say in Hindi. It means the ability to bear without lashing out. Why is the tree being used as an example? Because think of how generous and giving a tree is. The tree grows tall and provides shade from the sun, shelter from the rain, and wind; fruit for us to eat. And what does it bear? Oh, we plunder its fruit, we break its branches, cut its branches. We use everything and the tree just keeps giving and bearing everything without ever lashing out or getting grumpy. So, such forbearance is the example of ‘sahen shĩlitā’ is the tree.And in the third quarter of the verse Mahaprabhuji says, “Amāni nā.” Don't demand mān. Mān means ‘respect’. We have that reaction, “Do you know who I am?” That kind of thing. “How dare you?” That type of bhao is opposite of what Mahaprabhuji is saying. Don't demand respect from others. Mān dena - give respect to others. Obviously this is a very high ideal. This is the topmost state of being that we're trying to achieve and it doesn't happen easily. This grows within us as we progress.Many times people have asked Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj, “How do I know if I'm progressing on this path?” So, if you're progressing, your mind, your heart would be purifying, and the more pure your mind becomes the more it becomes infused with the grace of God and Guru, the more our ‘sahen shīlitā’ grows. Our forbearance grows. We become more like the tree, “Oh, it doesn't bother us. It's okay.” We become more like the grass. “Oh, it's good to be humble. I'm not looking for anybody's respect. I am the lowest of the low. It's okay. Everybody else can be respected. I don't need to be respected.” This is not like acting on the outside, but truly we become more and more like this on the inside. So, Shree Maharaj Ji says, “You want to know how much progress you're making? Measure how much sahen shīlitā has grown? How much dīnitā, how much humbleness has grown? Then there must have been some progress made, but how much you yourself can judge by how much this bhao has grown in your heart. Now practically living this… see, it's something that has to be practiced. Right?On one hand simply by doing sadhana which we practice here, sitting and doing Roopdhyan of Radha Krishna with kirtan, that will purify your heart. And, doing seva to Guru; that will purify your heart. But along the way, we also have to start pretending. I told you the real progress is you're not pretending from inside; you're becoming more forbearing and more humble. But we also have to pretend from the outside. In this case, pretending is not a bad thing. It's practicing. We're practicing being humble. We're practicing being forbearing.Shree Kripaluji Maharaj says, “Practice this and see how much mental peace you get. When somebody criticizes you, say, “Oh, thank you! I was focusing on my good qualities, and I was focusing on other people's bad qualities. It was giving me a sense of self superiority, which is the opposite of humbleness. Thank you for pointing out my faults!” He says you should get to the point where you feel like, “Hey! Nobody criticized me today! Something's missing!” You have, like an itch, “Oh, I hope somebody points out my fault so I can become more humble!” He says when that starts happening now know that you're truly a sadhak; you're truly a devotee.So, it's okay if we're not really like that on the inside but we can know that practicing that will make God and Guru happy. We were listening to a lecture early this morning where Shree Kripalu Maharaj was defining the word bhakti and saying that bhakti means seva. And although we don't have any power or possessions with which we could actually serve God or a God realized Saint, but t

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/the-key-to-god-realization-devotionSpiritually inclined souls!On our journey to the Divine, often we come across a dilemma: Is God attained by the efforts of our devotional practice? Or is it only through God's grace that we can realize Him?The Ramayan details the sequence for attaining God, “Only through God's grace can we know Him and obtain His knowledge. Only after attaining His knowledge or knowing Him can one develop faith. And complete faith leads to the development of prem or true love,” Goswami Tulsiday tells us:जानें बिनु न होइ परतीती - बिनु परतीति होइ नहिं प्रीती Jane binu na hoi partiti, binu partiti hoi nahi priti- Ramcharitmanas(Without knowledge of God, one cannot develop faith in Him and without faith, one cannot develop love for God)Goswami Tulsidas further tells us in the Ramayan, “It may be possible to extract butter by churning water or oil from sand, but it is virtually impossible to cross the ocean of cosmic existence without devotion to God.”Goswami Tulsidas Ji tells in the Ramayan:जप तप नियम जोग निज धर्मा। श्रुति संभव नाना सुभ कर्मा॥ ग्यान दया दम तीरथ मज्जन। जहँ लगि धर्म कहत श्रुति सज्जन॥jap tap niyam jog nij dharma. shruti sambhav naana subh karma. gyaan daya dam teerath majjan. jahan lagi dharm kahat shruti sajjan.आगम निगम पुरान अनेका। पढ़े सुने कर फल प्रभु एका॥ तव पद पंकज प्रीति निरंतर। सब साधन कर यह फल सुंदर॥aagam nigam puraan aneka. padhe sune kar phal prabhu eka. tav pad pankaj preeti nirantar. sab saadhan kar yah phal sundar.रघुपति भगति सजीवन मूरी। अनूपान श्रद्धा मति पूरी॥raghupati bhagati sajivan muri. anupan shraddha mati puri.“The Lord of the Raghus, Shri Ram, cannot be found except by love, even if one may be practicing yoga, austerity, or even cultivate spiritual wisdom or dispassion.” So, quite naturally a question arises as to if God has attained on the strength of our own devotional practice, then He is not granting us any favors. Right?So why should we feel obliged when God-realization is due to the efforts of our own practice of devotion and bhakti? Why then is God called ‘causelessly merciful’? We just recited the beginning prayer, and in that we uttered, “He akāraņ karuņ…” Why is it then that God is called causelessly merciful? If He is indeed causelessly merciful, then why doesn't He manifest Himself before us instead of us having to do devotion or without us having to do devotion rather? So, let us unravel this mystery.First of all, we need to understand that devotion is not ‘a price’ to pay for God-realization. Let's first comprehend the true meaning or the right meaning of devotion, identify who ought to perform or practice devotion and the consequences of devotional practice. So devotion means oneness of the mind with God. Oneness of the mind with God or loving God with all your heart and mind. Tulsidasi Ji, Surdasi Ji, Mira, these Saints had unwavering and resolute love for God. They performed single-minded devotion to God. We, inversely, perform devotion by external acts of prayer while our mind remains entangled in worldly desires. We ‘goose step’ to the dictates of our mind only to gratify our material senses. In other words, we attempt to fool God who resides within us in our heart, forgetting that He is omnipresent and omniscient, and is witness to each and every thought of our mind. So, it is our mind that has to practice devotion. It's the mind. Now our mind is a product of the cosmic energy maya, and therefore, it is inert.The cosmic energy maya. Our mind is a product of maya which is inert. So anything, whatever our mind envisages or fathoms is within the realm of maya, whereas God is Divine. And so to receive or perceive Divine power, we need to have a Divine receptacle - a Divine pātra. That's what we need. So, how can anything material be the price for something Divine? How is it possible? So here, God's causelessly merciful nature comes into play. And so, He graciously accepts our material, mayic devotion and assists us in our spiritual journey in growing our bhakti, our devotion, our spiritual efforts. That's what He does.So, with constant practice, devotion purifies our mind. And we are able to get rid of or overcome worldly cravings, attachments, and all of those impurities; they begin to dissipate from our mind. So, the mind will not be Divinized by devotion. Then what will happen to the mind? The mind will only become purified through devotional practice. And once the mind is fully a 100% purified, then God will shower His grace and bestow His Divine power upon us through one of His loving Divine associates. And endowed with a Divine mind, we will then be able to perceive, visualize God in His actual true Divine glory. So the question then, the key to God realization, which was the topic of my lecture today, (is it) devotion or grace? The answer is: both are indispensable, Devotion and grace; both lead us to our ultimate goal of this human life, to the ultimate goal of this human existence t

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/how-the-gita-teaches-to-meditateSwami Nikhilanand Ji tells us that meditation, according to the Bhagavad Gita, involves focusing the mind on God, particularly Shri Krishna, with emotional devotion.In the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna teaches that meditation is not just about focusing the mind but involves deep emotional attachment to Him. In Chapter 6, Krishna directly instructs Arjun, "mat-chittaha" (6.47), meaning that one should focus their mind on Him, and "mat-paraha" (6.47), which indicates that meditation should be done with love and devotion towards Him.Shri Krishna did not say meditate by breathing and just concentrate on your breath coming in and out. That's a nice way to meditate. Very relaxing. But keep in mind, whatever your mind is dwelling upon, you get the qualities of that. So, Krishna is Divine bliss and perfect goodness. So, if you want to imbibe blissfulness, if you want to receive Krishna's grace, if you want to purify your mind, then you have to attach your mind to Him. One shouldn't think that, “Oh, meditation is meditation. It's all the same!”Krishna states, "Upavishyasane yunjyad yoga matma vishuddhaye" (6.11), which means that the purpose of meditation is to purify the mind. He also explains that a true yogi is one who joins their mind with Him and in doing so, (their) mind gets purified because He is pure and we are attaching our mind to Him.In the 12th chapter, when Arjun asks about meditating on Krishna’s formless aspect, Krishna responds, "It is very difficult to meditate on My formless aspect" (12.5), advising instead to meditate on His personal form. Krishna says that focusing on His personal form, with all its attributes like His eyes, face, and movements, is a more accessible and powerful way to connect with Him. This form-based meditation, called "Roopdhyan", was further elaborated by Jagatguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, who highlighted its importance in purifying the mind and strengthening the emotional connection with Krishna.Memorable Quotes from the Discourse:* "Meditating is a very effective way of doing that. Repeatedly thinking about something in a very deep way, in fact, is meditation."* "We are dwelling upon it (worldly affairs are negative or spiritual affairs are positive) almost constantly. That is meditation."* "When we meditate on a person or a thing emotionally like that, then it actually affects the quality of our mind."* "In the Gita, what does Sri Krishna say we should focus our mind upon? He says, 'Mat-chittaha.' (Think of me)."* "He (Shri Krishna) says, 'Attach your mind to Me, engross your heart in remembering Me.'"* "In fact, a yogi is synonymous with a devotee. Yoga is synonymous with bhakti."* "Mat-paraha is one little word. Mat again means ‘in me’. And ‘paraha’ is a little word … that means to love Him."* "And by doing so, our mind gets purified because He is pure and we're attaching our mind to Him."* "Yoga means to join our mind with Him."* "Krishna didn't say, clear your mind and think of nothing. No, He said, 'I know your mind is going to think of something … So whatever you are thinking of, put me there."* "Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj gave this meditation the name Roopdhyan - if you're thinking of Krishna in His personal form, it means you'll think of His actual form. What does He look like? How are His eyes, His hair, His face? What is He wearing? How does He move?"Please watch the video or read the transcript to fully grasp the essence of the discourse.Please note that the transcript has not been proofread. If you spot any errors, kindly let us know by getting in touch with us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/q-and-a-with-swami-nikhilanand-jiA devotee is asking: Does sāyujya mukti mean losing one's individuality forever?The goal of meditation is to join our mind with Krishna. Now when you and I do that our mind is partly and temporarily joined with Krishna The more we practice the deeper that state of union becomes, but we're not perfectly attached to Krishna. We're not completely surrendered to Him. So, right now to whatever extent we're attached to Him, our mind receives His grace. Our mind, to the same percentage, gets purified and develops good qualities and reduces bad qualities and in the very same amount receives ābhās or reflection of Krishna's Divine blissfulness. Ultimately, when one fully surrenders to Sri Krishna, then they attain the perfect state of union with Him.That perfect state of union can be realized in one of two main ways:* One is when you receive a Divine body, senses and mind and you go to the Divine world, just like you see depicted on some of these beautiful panels here in the mandir, you go to His Divine abode with Him in Divine Vrindavan, Divine Golok. And over there in His Divine abode, because you have a body and He has a body, you can see each other, talk to each other. You can embrace. You can be with Krishna in any way you want, play games or serve Him. This is one way of realizing God.* Another way of realizing the state of perfect union is not to have a Divine body, senses or mind. In that case, just your soul merges into Krishna's formless aspect. So this is called ‘såyuja mukti’. In this state, you don't actually get to experience anything because your mind no longer exists. You didn't get a Divine mind and your material mind finished because it was material, mayic, and now the mayic influence and bondage over you is finished. Your body was also mayic. You left that behind when you went to merge into God. So no mind or senses or body, just your pure original Divine soul. Then how would you experience anything? The soul needs faculties with which to experience. The soul needs senses. Soul needs a mind and a body in order to realize its potential to experience. The soul itself is the one with the potential to know, hear, see, experience, but without those faculties (you’re not going to be able to do anything). Just like you have an engine of a car but that car engine isn't connected to an axle with wheels; and the car is revving up, it's alive. It has potential, it has power. But where are you going to go? Until you give that engine a drive shaft and the axle and some wheels, (where are you going to go)?Similarly the soul has the potential to do everything. The soul is full of life, Divine power, yet without a mind, senses and a body, ‘the rubber is not going to hit the road’. You're not going to be able to do anything, think anything, know anything, experience anything. Right now we have material faculties to experience this world. After God realization, we could get Divine faculties to experience God and the Divine world. But some people ask for pure, ‘only liberation’; it's called ‘kaivalya mukti’ or ‘sayujya mukti’. So in that case, you actually do lose your individuality, although you don't cease to exist. But let's say you are a drop of water and you enter the ocean. Did you cease to exist? No, the drop of water didn't cease to exist. That molecule of H2o is still there, but practically it lost its individuality when it merged into the ocean. Similarly, you as a soul will never cease to exist, but if you merge into formless God in that state of ‘kaivalya moksh’, for all practical purposes your individuality is finished. You merged just like a drop of water into the ocean never to do anything or experience anything ever again. Do you still exist? Yes, your soul still exists as an individual entity. But just like the drop of water that lost its practical identity when it merged into the ocean, you practically lose your identity when you merge into formless God.So these are the two main options in the Divine world. Luckily for us, we have a choice.A devotee is asking: I hear about curses when you read our scriptures, Ramayan, Mahabharat. We always hear about this Rishi giving this curse, this person getting that curse, even God gets cursed. So they want to know what is that about? Is a curse a bad thing? Why does it happen in our scriptural history?So, let's look at the actual meaning of the word shrāp, which means curse. Shrāp in Sanskrit comes from the word ‘shreya prad’. ‘Prad’ means denewala (giver). ‘Shreya’ means ‘sabse achha’. ‘Apne hit ki bāt (talks about our best interests). ‘Shreya’ means our ultimate good and ‘prad’ means that which gives. So ‘shreya prad’ or a curse, shrāp means that which leads to something good happening.Let me give you an example: One time Narada ji came to Shri Krishna with pride that you know, “I was sitting and doing devotion and then Kam Dev, the material God of love, he came with all his

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/q-and-a-with-swami-maheshvaranandThe Q&A revolves around various aspects of devotion, meditation, and spiritual practice, particularly focusing on the Roop Dhyan of Maharaj Ji, Radharani, and Shri Krishna. Here are the key points discussed:Interchangeability of Focus: It's perfectly acceptable for the focus during Roop Dhyan to shift between Maharaj Ji, Radharani, and Shri Krishna, as they are all considered one and the same.Understanding the Divine Forms: The physical representations of Radha Krishna are merely artistic interpretations, and the true essence of their forms transcends material depictions.Importance of Roop Dhyan: The practice of Roop Dhyan, whether focused on Radharani, Shri Krishna, or Maharaj Ji, serves the same purpose and yields equal benefits.Significance of Aarti: Aarti is not merely a physical ritual but a deeply spiritual practice meant to evoke heartfelt devotion and visualization of the divine forms.Hierarchy of Devotion: While Madhurya bhava (the mood of a lover) is appropriate for Shri Krishna, other forms of devotion like Dasya bhava (servant mood) and Sakhya bhava (friendship mood) are more suitable for Radharani.Practical Tips for Roop Dhyan: Practicing Radhe Naam Jap involves focusing on the breath and mentally chanting "Ra" on inhalation and "Dhe" on exhalation. Consistent practice is key to overcoming distractions and boredom.Detachment and Charity: The discussion extends to the importance of detachment and the futility of leaving behind material possessions for one's children, emphasizing that everything is ultimately governed by divine will.Unity in Devotion: Radhe Radhe chanting can encompass devotion to Shri Krishna, Radharani, and Maharaj Ji, as they are regarded as one and the same, allowing for a fluid interchange of focus.The dialogue underscores the universality of devotion and the practical application of spiritual principles in daily life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/balihari-hain-tihari-guru-kirtanबलिहारी हैं तिहारी गुरु - Balihari Hain Tihari GuruKirtan composed by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj.Since 1938, at the age of 16, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj has been showering Braj ras, the highest Bliss of the love of Radha Krishn. He does so through his kirtan and pad (devotional songs about Radha Krishn), of which he has produced an immense quantity. He has revealed thousands of kirtan and bhajan which describe the Divine names, leelas, virtues and decorations of Radha Krishn for the meditation of the devotees. By singing these songs and meditating on Radha and Krishn, devotees purify their hearts and begin to experience the bliss of Radha Krishn name. These devotional songs are not only the literal descriptions, but are also imbued with the Divine Grace and love of Radha Krishn, which can be experienced on the basis of a person's faith. When Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj himself sings the kirtan in his Divine voice, then a receptive heart may experience the flow of the ocean of Braj ras from within Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj received the title of Jagadguru in 1957 from a group of over 500 leading scholars of Kashi. He is thus the 5th original Jagadguru in the last 5,000 years, following Jagadguru Shankaracharya, Jagadguru Nimbarkacharya, Jagadguru Ramanujacharya and Jagadguru Madhvacharya. The title of Jagadguru means the Spiritual Master for the whole world. Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj is the founder of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP), a non-profit, charitable, educational, and religious organization. Its main U.S. center is JKP, Radha Madhav Dham (http://radhamadhavdham.org) in Austin, Texas. Radha Madhav Dham is one of the largest Hindu temples in the country and has become a place of pilgrimage in the West.Kirtan or kirtana (Bengali: কীর্তন; Punjabi: ਕੀਰਤਨ Hindi: कीर्तन ;Telugu:కీర్తన ;Sanskrit for "praise; eulogy"; also sankirtan) is call-and-response chanting performed in India's bhakti devotional traditions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/the-importance-of-gods-name-partSushree Diwakari Devi Ji begins by quoting Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji’s teaching about the deep emotional connection that should accompany the chanting, "Oh Krishna, I am longing for that day when while singing Your Divine name, tears of love and longing will flow from my eyes!" This reflects the ideal devotional state, where the act of chanting is infused with deep love and longing for Krishna.Goswami Tulsidas also expresses this yearning, stating that ‘those eyes that have shed so many tears for the world, if they do not shed tears of love for Radha Krishna, then they should be packed with mitti (dirt)’. Didi ji reflects that even if we don't experience such tears immediately, chanting still has immense value, and we should not be disheartened: "We don't have to destroy our eyes...”, Tulsidas ji is only expressing the humble feelings of his heart."Didi Ji also shares an insightful story of a devotee who tried to follow Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji’s instruction to chant with tears of longing, but was unable to produce tears. In his sincere attempt, the devotee resorted to ‘touching a piece of cloth with chili powder to his eyes to force tears’ which was noticed by others and reported to Mahaprabhuji. The response from Mahaprabhuji was, "You are complaining about him, but he understands and realizes the importance of my instruction!" This story underscores that the true value lies in understanding the teaching and sincerely following it, even if the emotional experience isn’t there immediately.The speaker goes on to highlight that chanting the Divine name, even without the ideal emotional state, still holds transformative power. Scriptures say that even when ‘someone sings the Divine name jokingly or yawns while saying it, they will still receive benefit’. The Bhagwatam affirms this idea, stating that ‘it doesn’t matter how we chant the Divine name, we will receive the benefit of chanting it’. This is echoed by Adi Jagadguru Shankaracharya who says, "Whether we say it with shraddha (faith) or without faith, if we just simply remember and chant and sing the Divine name, that we will get the benefit." Tulsidasji also supports this notion saying, "Whether we say it with love or without love, with feelings or no feelings, just singing the Divine name, yes, we will receive the benefit."Sushree Diwakari Devi Ji affirms that the goal of devotion is to experience perfect love for Radha Krishna, transcending the material world. She concludes with a quote from Goswami Tulsidas who says, "The name of Sri Krishna is so extremely sweet. It is in none other practice, whether it's jap, tap, or niyam." Remembrance through chanting is essential on the path to achieving ultimate Divine love, "Remembrance is essential! It’s extremely important! The Divine name is a Divine power."Memorable Quotes from the Discourse:"Oh Krishna, I am longing for that day when while chanting Your Divine name, tears of love will flow from my eyes.""O Krishna, I am longing for that day when while longing for Your Divine vision, this whole world will seem dull and tasteless.""Those eyes that have shed so many tears for the world, if those eyes do not shed tears of love for Radha Krishna, then they should be packed with mitti (dirt)." (“We don't have to destroy our eyes...”, Tulsidas ji is only expressing the humble feelings of his heart.)"It doesn’t matter how we chant the Divine name, we will receive the benefit of chanting it.""Whether we say it with shraddha (faith) or without faith, if we just simply remember and chant and sing the Divine name, we will get the benefit.""Whether we say it with love or without love, with feelings or no feelings, just singing the Divine name, yes, we will receive the benefit.""The ras, the sweetness and the madhurima and the garima and the bliss that is in the Divine name of Shri Krishna, in the name of Gopal, it is in none other practice.Whether … the practice may be, jap, tap, niyam, all, any other kind of practice, the name of Sri Krishna is so extremely sweet.""Remembrance is essential. It’s extremely important. The Divine name is a Divine power.""But if our heart does not melt while chanting Their Divine name, then our heart is useless. What's the point of it?""The first reason is that when Saints, God-realized Saints, Mahapurush, from their very elevated state of Divine love consciousness, when they sing the Divine name or whether they hear the Divine name, they say from their very elevated state of consciousness they say, “It doesn’t matter; just sing the Divine name!""Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji used to lead the satsang of Harinam sankirtan, the chanting of the Divine name; it was his agya (instruction). It was his instruction to his devotees that while chanting the Divine name, they should shed tears of love and longing and yearning and separation."More DiscoursesHow to advance SpirituallyPlease watch the video or read the transcript to

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/q-and-a-with-swami-maheshvaranand-1The Q&A revolves around various aspects of devotion, meditation, and spiritual practice, particularly focusing on the Roop Dhyan of Maharaj Ji, Radharani, and Shri Krishna. Here are the key points discussed:Interchangeability of Focus: It's perfectly acceptable for the focus during Roop Dhyan to shift between Maharaj Ji, Radharani, and Shri Krishna, as they are all considered one and the same.Understanding the Divine Forms: The physical representations of Radha Krishna are merely artistic interpretations, and the true essence of their forms transcends material depictions.Importance of Roop Dhyan: The practice of Roop Dhyan, whether focused on Radharani, Shri Krishna, or Maharaj Ji, serves the same purpose and yields equal benefits.Significance of Aarti: Aarti is not merely a physical ritual but a deeply spiritual practice meant to evoke heartfelt devotion and visualization of the divine forms.Hierarchy of Devotion: While Madhurya bhava (the mood of a lover) is appropriate for Shri Krishna, other forms of devotion like Dasya bhava (servant mood) and Sakhya bhava (friendship mood) are more suitable for Radharani.Practical Tips for Roop Dhyan: Practicing Radhe Naam Jap involves focusing on the breath and mentally chanting "Ra" on inhalation and "Dhe" on exhalation. Consistent practice is key to overcoming distractions and boredom.Detachment and Charity: The discussion extends to the importance of detachment and the futility of leaving behind material possessions for one's children, emphasizing that everything is ultimately governed by divine will.Unity in Devotion: Radhe Radhe chanting can encompass devotion to Shri Krishna, Radharani, and Maharaj Ji, as they are regarded as one and the same, allowing for a fluid interchange of focus.The dialogue underscores the universality of devotion and the practical application of spiritual principles in daily life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/hare-ram-kirtan-with-jagadguruKirtan composed by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj.Since 1938, at the age of 16, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj has been showering Braj ras, the highest Bliss of the love of Radha Krishn. He does so through his kirtan and pad (devotional songs about Radha Krishn), of which he has produced an immense quantity.He has revealed thousands of kirtan and bhajan which describe the Divine names, leelas, virtues and decorations of Radha Krishn for the meditation of the devotees. By singing these songs and meditating on Radha and Krishn, devotees purify their hearts and begin to experience the bliss of Radha Krishn name.These devotional songs are not only the literal descriptions, but are also imbued with the Divine Grace and love of Radha Krishn, which can be experienced on the basis of a person's faith. When Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj himself sings the kirtan in his Divine voice, then a receptive heart may experience the flow of the ocean of Braj ras from within Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch full video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/tu-hi-meri-main-bhi-teri-meri-pyariA fully surendered devotee says with absolute faith, “O my beloved Radhey, You are the only one Who is mine and I am also Yours!"O Radhey, without Your Grace I cannot achieve my goal (of receiving Your Divine love)!O Radhey, please just look at me with a glance of Your causeless Grace.O Radhey, there is no end to Your limitless Grace!.O Radhey, Your body, mind and soul is all-Gracious.O Radhey, You are the personified form of Grace!”Live recorded kirtan during Winter Family Camp 2024 from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Tu hi meri main bhi teri meri pyȧri Radhey (तू ही मेरी मैं भी तेरी मेरी प्यारी राधे।)Singer - Rishina DidiComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajJKP Radha Madhav Dham podcast is available on various podcast apps, allowing you to listen to kirtans and lectures on demand. Downloaded podcast episodes can be accessed offline without needing a data connection. Podcast also works with Alexa. Just say, “Alexa, play JKP Radha Madhav Dham Podcast.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com

Watch video at: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/radhey-radhey-priya-priya-at-winterLive recorded kirtan during the 2024 Winter Family Camp from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Radhey Radhey Priya PriyaSinger - Chirag bhaiyaComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajJKP Radha Madhav Dham podcast is available on various podcast apps, allowing you to listen to kirtans and lectures on demand. Downloaded podcast episodes can be accessed offline without needing a data connection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radhakrishnaprem.com