In this Jagadguru adesha (divine instructions) by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharajwe are provided with invaluable guidelines for our spiritual journey toward the ultimate goal of attaining divine love for Shri Krishna and His eternal service. The Guru emphasizes that the grace of the Guru is essential for this attainment, which can only be received through the complete purification of the heart.
JAGADGURU ADESHA GUIDELINES BY THE JAGADGURU
Your ultimate goal is the attainment of the divine love of Shri Krishna and His eternal service. This divine love can be attained only through the grace of your Guru.
The grace of your Guru will be attained upon complete purification of the heart.
The purification of the heart is only possible through devotional practice as instructed by your Guru.
SADHANA : THE DEVOTIONAL PRACTICE
In this discourse, Maharaj outlines the practice of sadhana (devotional practice) as instructed by the Guru, shedding light on the significance of longing, remembrance, faith, and selflessness in our pursuit of divine love.
Shed tears of longing for the divine vision and divine love of Shri Radha Krishna, singing the gloriesof Their names, qualities, pastimes, etc. along with rupadhyana (mental visualisation of the divine forms of Shri Radha Krishna). You are free to choose any form, but whatever form you meditate on, you must feel that it is divine.
Always feel the presence of Lord Krishna with you.
Abandon all desires up to the desire for Liberation.
Practice devotion only with the desire of Attaining selfless divine love. Develop strong faith that Shri Krishna alone is mine and intensify your yearning for Him.
Avoid spiritual transgressions such as fault finding, etc., and consider each moment of this human life to be invaluable. Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj says - I will always be there to guide you.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj bestows upon us the guidelines for sadhana, the devotional practice that leads us to the divine love of Shri Radha Krishna. By shedding tears of longing, singing their glories, and visualizing their divine forms, we immerse ourselves in the transformative power of devotion. The Guru reminds us to constantly feel the presence of Lord Krishna, abandoning all desires except the yearning for selfless divine love. It is vital to refrain from spiritual transgressions and cherish each precious moment of this human life. Above all, Maharaj assures us of his eternal guidance and presence. Let us embrace these divine instructions, follow the path of sadhana with unwavering faith, and embark on a journey towards the boundless bliss of divine love in the service of Shri Krishna.
