Kripalu Maharaj’s Teachings on the Power of Chanting and Kirtan | Jagadguru Shri Kripalu maharaj
Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s teachings on the power of chanting and kirtan are rooted in the ancient Indian spiritual tradition, which recognizes the transformative power of sound and vibration. Maharaj believed that the Divine Name was not just a word or a sound, but a manifestation of the Divine itself. Chanting the Divine Name with devotion was a way to connect with the Divine and experience its presence within oneself. Maharaj taught that the practice of chanting was a way to purify the mind and remove negative tendencies, such as anger, greed, and jealousy. He believed that the mind was like a mirror that reflected whatever was placed in front of it. If we fill our minds with negative thoughts and emotions, then our lives would be filled with negativity. But if we fill our minds with positive thoughts and emotions, such as love, compassion, and gratitude, then our lives would be filled with positivity and joy. According to Maharaj, the easiest and most effective way to