Swami kripalu biography
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The Life of Swami Kripalu
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April 21, 2020
Kripalu's namesake was a yoga master renowned not only for the depth and dedication of his practice but also for his humor and compassion—Kripalu translates as "compassion" or “one who is compassionate.” According to Kripalu Historian Vandita Kate Marchesiello, the Kripalu approach stems directly from the teachings of Swami Kripalu, and is based on the philosophy of Sanatana Dharma, or the “Perennial Wisdom,” the recognition that all the world’s wisdom traditions stem from a shared universal truth that we can experience directly through various spiritual disciplines.
“What Swami Kripalu offered, and what Kripalu continues to foster today,” Vandita says, “is a nondogmatic, nonsectarian approach to the Perennial Wisdom through the practice of yoga.” It is a practice and an approach that can serve us well in times of trouble and challenge, as well as in navigating the ups and downs of daily life. By tapping into the wisdom of yoga, both on and off the mat, we access resilience, flexibility, a stronger sense of self, and a more deeply felt connection to others and the world.
Here's a look at the life of the yoga master who inspired the work that Kripalu has been engaged in for the last 4
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Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj
Hindu spiritual superior (1922–2013)
Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Jī Maharaj | |
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Jagadguru Shrī Kripalu Ji Maharaj | |
| Born | Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj (1922-10-05)5 Oct 1922[1] Mangarh, Pratapgarh, United Provinces, British India (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India)[2] |
| Died | 15 November 2013(2013-11-15) (aged 91)[1] New Metropolis, Delhi, India |
| Home town | Kripalu Dham, Mangarh, Pratapgarh (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India) [3] |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Period in office | 1957–2013 |
| Sanskrit | कृपालु जी महाराज |
| Website | Official website |
Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj (IAST: Kṛpālu; 5 Oct 1922 – 15 Nov 2013)[4][5]
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Kripalvananda
Kripalvananda | |
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| Born | (1913-01-29)January 29, 1913 |
| Died | December 29, 1981(1981-12-29) (aged 68) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Bapuji |
| Occupation(s) | Swami, yogi |
| Known for | Kripalu Center |
Kripalvananda (January 13, 1913 – December 29, 1981), also known as Swami Sri Kripalvanand or Bapuji, was a renowned master of kundalini yoga and the namesake of the Kripalu Center, Kripalu Yoga style and Kripalvananda Yoga Institute, as well as a significant influence on Kriya Yoga in the United States.[1][2]
Life
[edit]Kripalvananda was born in 1913 in Dabhoi, Gujarat, India.[1][3][2]
He worked as a music teacher in Ahmedabad between 1935 and 1940, playing the tamboura and harmonium, and becoming a Master of Music at the same time.[4]
In 1981 his health worsened and he decided to go back to India. He made a farewell speech to his American disciples on September 27, and he died on December 29. His shrine is in Malav, Gujarat.[5]
Dadaji
[edit]After his training by guru Dadaji (also known as Pranavandji or Bhagwan Lakulish),[2] he renounced his worldly attachments and traveled throughout western India as a lecturer, writer, and teacher.