Kripa (philosophy)

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This article is about Kripa in Indian philosophy. For other uses, see Kripa.

Kripa (कृपा) is the concept of

Vedas;[1] though variously it can mean "grace", "mercy", or "blessing", depending upon the context.[2]
The Hindi word Kirpala from Sanskrit Kripala means "kind" and is used as a given name for males, while "Kripa" (Kṛpā), is used as a female given name.

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Significance of Kripa

Kripa is akin to similar beliefs prevalent in

bhakta into a period of intense personal transformation leading to his Moksha
.

Devotional or

Vasistha, in his classical work Yoga Vasistha, considered it to be the only way to transcend the bondage of lifetimes of Karma. He states to Rama that divine grace or Kripa is the only way to help us go beyond the effects of Prarabdha karma, or collection of all the past Karmas, Sanchita karma
chosen to experience during a lifetime.

The Hindu philosopher Madhvacharya held that grace was not a gift from God, but rather must be earned.[4]

As Krishna says to Arjuna in the final chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Verse 18.66, "Setting aside all meritorious deeds (Dharma), just surrender completely to My will (with firm faith and loving contemplation). I shall liberate you from all sins. Do not fear."[5]

Similarly,

Adi Shankaracharya composes his famous verse Bhaja Govindam
in 8th century, where he declares:

"Bhajagovindam bhajagovindam
Govindam bhaja muudhamate
Sampraapte sannihite kaale
Nahi nahi rakshati dukrijnkarane.."
Translation:
Worship Govinda, Worship Govinda,
Worship Govinda. Oh fool!
Rules of Grammar will not save you
At the time of your death.

The Skanda Purana mentions the grace of a Guru in various places, especially in the Uttarakhand, section Guru Strotram, known as Guru Gita, in the form of a dialogue between Shiva and Uma (Shakti):

"Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu
Guru Devo Maheshwara
Guru Sakshat Param Brahma
Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah"

"Dhyana Moolam Guru Murti.
Puja Moolam Gurur Padam,
Mantra Moolam Gurur Vakyam,
Moksha Moolam Guru Kripa".[6]

Bhakti movement

Main article: Bhakti movement

Dvaita philosophy.[7]

Kinds of Kripa

Kripa has been categorized in various ways as

Atma
kripa (grace of the Self).

See also

  • Prasāda

References

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  1. ISBN 0-19-512813-3
    . Page 3-6.
  2. ^ Glossary of Sanskrit Terms - Kripa www.swami-krishnananda.org.
  3. ^ Descent of divine grace The Hindu, June 30, 2005.
  4. ISBN 978-0-06-270085-8
  5. ^ A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. "Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Verse 18.66". Bhaktivedanta VedaBase Network (ISKCON). Archived from the original on 2007-12-07. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
  6. ^ "Guru Strotram". Archived from the original on 2017-08-20. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
  7. ISBN 90-04-06370-6
    . Page 6.
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