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Abbreviation | JKP |
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Formation | 1970Mangarh, Pratapgarh, India |
Founder | Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj |
Type | Nonprofit Organization |
Legal status | Charitable Trust |
Purpose | Educational, Philanthropic, Spirituality |
Headquarters | Mangarh, Pratapgarh, India; Vrindavan, India |
Area served | Worldwide |
President | Dr. Vishaka Tripathi, Dr. Shyama Tripathi & Dr. Krishna Tripathi |
Affiliations | Hinduism |
Website | jkp |
Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP), previously known as Sadhna Bhawan Trust , is a charitable religious organisation in India. It was established in 1970 by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj [1] [2] and continues to run today under the three Presidents he appointed. [3] [4] [5] [6] The philanthropic activities are designed to fulfil the vision of Jagadguru Kripalu, who was entitled with Jagadguru on 14 January 1957. [7] To fulfil his vision, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji established three major temples, Bhakti Mandir (Bhakti Dham, Mangarh), Prem Mandir (Vrindavan) and Kirti Mandir (Barsana). [7]
As a non-profit, [7] charitable, [7] [8] educational [7] and spiritual organisation, [7] [3] [9] [10] dedicated to increasing spiritual awareness, [11] JKP works to disseminate the teachings of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj throughout the world. [12] Following a clearly defined set of aims and objectives, JKP continues its work in India and globally, focusing on the growing number of people seeking spiritual guidance and support. In addition to this, JKP also works to cater to broader social welfare issues, such as educating and providing medical care to those at a disadvantage in society. [4] [5] [10] This work has increased substantially over the years and JKP's three hospitals [13] now cater to over 450,000 people annually. Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat was established in 1972 with the aim of teaching the eternal knowledge of the Vedas to seekers globally and helping society by conducting philanthropic and humanitarian efforts. [7]
JKP, under the inspiration, love and guidance of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Maharaj, will continue to strive in its goal to serve more of the hundreds of thousands of people who are in desperate need of welfare. His appointed JKP presidents are tirelessly moving forward with the goals set out by the founder.
Under the umbrella of JKP, there are three main philanthropic groups that have been established by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. In March 2020, in continuance of the legacy of humanitarian and philanthropic efforts of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, JKP Presidents Sushri Dr. Vishakha Tripathi Ji, Sushri Dr. Shyama Tripathi Ji and Sushri Dr. Krishna Tripathi Ji have confirmed a contribution of Rs100 Lakhs to the Prime Minister's CARES Fund. [7] This initiative was taken to help the Uttar Pradesh state government in its fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. [7]
The first, Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya (JKC), a 100% free charitable hospital [8] [25] group that was established in 2003. The setup of JKC started with hospitals setup in Kunda (November 2003) [13] [7] and then in Barsana (January 2007) [13] [7] which are both in Uttar Pradesh. JKC has helped thousands of sick villagers in these remote locations in India where there is a lack of medical facilities, saving many lives. In September 2015, JKC opened its third facility in Vrindavan, [7] [13] housing important medical equipment, doctors' and nurses' living quarters as well as 100 beds to treat patients. All three hospitals will serve over 450,000 people in Uttar Pradesh ensuring constant medical care through a combination of allopathic, homeopathic, ayurvedic and naturopathic treatments. Till now, Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya has given medical care to over 4 million impoverished patients from these three locations. [15] [7] These charitable hospitals are providing top class healthcare facilities to the poor and the needy in the villages. [7]
The second group under JKP is Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education [26] [27] (JKPE) which provides 100% free schooling to over 5000 village girls [15] [8] living near and around Kunda. [7] The schooling covers pre-primary to post-graduate levels, [7] using the best technology and amenities, [28] via three institutions at Pratapgarh [7] in Uttar Pradesh. [28] Girls in this location do not receive the kind of education that would help them succeed in life. [29] When girls have equal opportunities to education, then the cycles of poverty are broken, economies grow and their potentials are unleashed. Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education offers education (Kindergarten to College level) to underprivileged girls from Pratapgarh and nearby areas, and has till now helped over 55,000 children from these areas receive a good education and lead a good life. [7] Warm jackets and food bowls are provided regularly for school children from Pratapgarh, Vrindavan, and Barsana. [11]
JKP Education has established
The third group is JKP's task of providing social services in as many ways as possible. [15] This is done through the various funds to help widows, the poor, and the underprivileged. [30] For example, in April 2015, JKP distributed clothes and daily necessities to 4000 widows in Vrindavan [3] and in November 2015 more than 5000 Sadhus were provided with valuable everyday necessities.
As of April 2020, 35,000 impoverished people had been given resources by JKP in December 2019 to stay comfortable during winter. [11] The Poor Relief Fund operated under JKP helps giving out warm blankets, jackets, clothing, food items, school bags and resources (benches, chairs etc) and many other necessities to almost 100,000 impoverished individuals every year to Braj residents of Brindavan and Barsana. [7] [11]
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