Sharad Poornima

Sakhi Ram Kripalu Prakat Bhaye | Radha Kunj | Sharad Purnima

Written and composed by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Jo Piya Ruchi Mah Ruchi Rakhe, Prem Ras Soi Chakhe Re
(That fortunate aspirant tastes the bliss of divine love who keeps his or her desire in the desire of the Beloved.)

Jehi Karm Na Nekahu Bhave Re, Jehi Gyanahun Nahi Suhave Re
(One who doesn't relish the practices of rites and rituals, and who is not interested in the practice of the gyan-yog philosophy.)

Jo Yog Doori Kari Rakhe, Prem Ras Soi Chakhe Re
(Such a person, who stays away from the practice of the ashtang yoga path, tastes the bliss of divine love.)

Jo Swarg Narak Sam Jane Re, Jo Mukti Pishachini Mane Re
(One, who considers the celestial abodes to be as avoidable as hell, and who considers liberation to be a deadly witch that destroys any chance of experiencing Divine Love.)

Nahi Riddhi Siddhi Ura Rakhe, Prem Ras Soi Chakhe Re
(Such a person who never nurtures the desire to have mystic powers or worldly opulence, tastes the bliss of divine love.)

Jo Madhur Bhav Apnave Re, Yame Charihun Bhav Samave Re
(Who adores Shree Krishna as his divine beloved with the sweet sentiment of conjugal love, in which the other four sentiments of devotion are naturally included,)

Jo Nij Sukh Ura Nahi Rakhe, Prem Ras Soi Chakhe Re
(Such a person who abandons his or her personal happiness for the sake of the Beloved's happiness, tastes the bliss of divine love.)

Jehi Hari Harijan Hi Bhave Re, Kahu Anat Na Tuk Man Lave Re
(One whose mind is attached only to God and his saints, and not anywhere in the world,)

Jo Ura 'Kripalu' Hari Rakhe, Prem Ras Soi Chakhe Re
(Says Shri Kripalu ji, "Such a person who keeps the merciful Shri Krishn alone in the heart will experience the bliss of divine love.)

Divinity Vol 3

Jo piya ruchi

Jo Piya Ruchi Mah Ruchi Rakhe(feat. Sowmya Venkatasubramanian)

Written and composed by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Divinity Vol 5

vrindavan barse

Vrindavan Barse Yugal Ras (feat. Sowmya Venkatasubramanian.)

Written and composed by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Mere Guruvar bhakti ras avtar.
(My supreme Divine Master is the descension of the nectar of Divine love.)
 
Guru kah Guru Hari dou ik sår. 
(My Divine Master says that the Divine Master and Krishn are one, and both are the essence of Divine love.)

Guru kah Guru kå adhik ábhår. 
(My Divine Master says that we should be more indebted to Guru because Guru personally guides the souls on the path of divine-love-consciousness.)

Guru kah sevya taţva Nand Kumar. 
(My Divine Master says that only the wholehearted selfless service to Krishn is the real aim of devotion.)

Guru kah prápți sådhan bhakti sár. 
(My Divine Master describes how to do true devotion for receiving the essence of Divine love.)

Guru kah sadhan bhakti nau prakår. 
(My Divine Master says that there are nine styles of devotion.)

Guru kah nau men smaran bhakti sår. 
(Out of these nine, the devotion which is done by loving remembrance of Radha Krishn is the essence of all nine devotions.)

Guru kah bháy ke bhi chår prakár. 
(My Divine Master says that in devotion, a soul can have four kinds of loving relationships. As beloved, child, friend, and supreme master with Krishn). 

Guru kah bhåv men mådhurya bhåv sår. 
(According to my Divine Master, out of these four relationships, loving Krishn as your supreme Beloved (gopi bhao) is the best relationship.)

Guru kah yah sansår asår.
(My Divine Master says that this world is an illusion.)

Guru kah tanu hit sab sansár. 
(And this entire world is made for meeting the essential needs of your body.)

Guru kah jeev hit Nandkumar. 
(My Divine Master further says that the eternal desire of the soul can only be satisfied by Krishn's love and not by this world). 

Guru kah jeev ansh Nandkumar. 
(My Divine Master says that the soul is a part of Krishn and, thus belongs to Krishn.)

Guru kah jeev vishaya Nandkumar. 
(And that the only true desire of the soul is to know and find Krishn.)

Divinity Vol 6

mere guruvar bhaktiras

Mere Guruvar Bhaktiras Avtar (feat. Sowmya Venkatasubramanian)

Written and composed by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Nacho gao sab sadhak samudaya, aaj gurudev janmadin puni aaye
(Let's all dance with joy- for today is the birthday of our beloved spiritual master!) 

Hum sab ki umar inhe lag jaye, yug yug jiye aise sadhna karaye
(May all our lifetimes be added to his. May he live for ages to come an d continue to guide us all in the path of devotion.)
 
Punya punj se hi sab nar tanu paye, puni punya punj se hi sadguru paye
(A soul attains the human form of life only by a great deal of good deeds. A far greater stock of merits is required to find a true spiritual master.) 

Punya punj hi to to ura shraddha upjaya, sacchi shraddha hi to sacchi sadhana karaye
(Faith grows in our heart also as a result of merits earned over lifetimes. And it is only genuine faith that leads to genuine devotional practice.) 

Bhukti mukti dakini ko muh na lagaye, mango divya prem nitya seva balbhaye
(Our beloved guru teaches us to stay far away from the dangerous witches of material gratification and liberation. He teaches us to instead beg for divine love and selfless service to Shri Krishna alone.)

Ashru nishkam man shudh karaye, tab de 'Kripalu' guru prem balbhaya
(Say Shri Kripalu ji Maharaj, "under the guidance of the guru, tears of selfless love purify the devotee's mind. And then the merciful guru bestows upon the soul the supreme treasure of Divine Love".)

nacho gao

Nacho Gao Sab Sadhak(feat. Sowmya Venkatasubramanian)

Divinity Vol 8

Brajras barsi

Brajras Barsi Rahyo (feat. Sowmya Venkatasubramanian)

Radha Kunj is the Los Angeles center of JKYog. Our kirtans (chanting) not only brings peace to listeners but also reveals the spiritual wisdom of Hindu scriptures. Kirtan sessions are held from 4-6 pm every Saturday followed by vegetarian dinner. Post dinner, we have informal open-mic sessions for all kirtan lovers. 

We invite you to join us on this journey of spiritual growth and hope to see you here!