Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Press Release – Nov 2013
With profound grief we inform all devotees that Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, who was the fifth original Jagadguru in the last 5000 years, brought his visible pastimes on the earth to a close and left for the Divine Abode of Shree Radha Krishna, at 7 am on 15th November, 2013. Shree Maharajji, as he was lovingly called by his devotees all over the world, was the embodiment of Divine love. He revealed his divine ecstasies in the many thousands of kirtans, bhajans, and padas that he composed. He was also the veritable personification of the sacred knowledge of all the Vedic scriptures, and his illuminating discourses were eagerly heard by crores of spiritual seekers around the country. The establisher of divine monuments like Prem Mandir, Vrindavan, and Bhakti Mandir, Mangarh, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj was an ocean of compassion, and he tirelessly worked for the spiritual upliftment of all humankind. His grace showered upon all fortunate souls who came in touch with him, irrespective of caste, creed, religion, and country. The vast mission he established has hundreds of branches in many states of India and nations of the world. His charitable activities include establishment of numerous free hospitals, schools, colleges, and service projects for the poor and needy. His divine remains will be placed at his birth place, Shree Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, for the antim darshan by devotees and spiritual sadhaks. Let us always remember his divine message: Shyama Shyam Nama Rupa Leela Guna Dhama Gao Roke Roop Dhyan Yuta Aathon Yama This the sovereign remedy for attaining God-realization in this age.