Author biography · page iii

1We evaluate him by testing his knowledge in all possible

2ways and only after he is found to have met our standards,

3we accept him as one who is well-versed in the shastras.

4Today we from this forum want to inform this huge

5congregation of eminent scholars that we have recognized the

6leading Saint Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj and his God-given

7genius. We advise you too to recognize him and take advantage

8of his knowledge.

9It is a great privilege for all of you that a Saint is in

10your midst who can present before you the entire gamut of

11divine literature. Kashi is the Gurukul of the whole world.

12We the residents of Kashi are present here. Yesterday when

13we heard the brilliant speech made by Shri Kripalu Ji, we

14had to bow our heads in respect. We want that people in

15general too should recognize Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj and

16listen to his easy to understand, delightful, self-experienced

17and extraordinary teachings and follow them in their lives

18practically and derive benefits from them.”

19Thereafter, the Kashi Vidvat Parishat (a body of 500

20top-ranking scriptural scholars) invited him to visit Kashi.

21Some emotionally charged devotees were intrigued to

22find a thirty four year-old youth amongst the elderly

23scholars and articulated their feeling in the following

24words:

25udita udaya giri mañcha para raghuvara bala pataṅga

26As the rising sun shines so did Ram in the assembly of great kings.

27The extra-ordinary discourses delivered in classical

28Sanskrit by Shri Maharaj Ji and his out of this world