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About JKYog

Transforming the World Through Wisdom

JKYog’s Mission

JKYog (Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog) is a global non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to transform the lives of people through wisdom.

As a non-profit charitable and accredited organization in Plano, Texas, it aims to disseminate the true knowledge of Vedic scriptures to enhance the physical, mental, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being of people worldwide. In addition, JKYog serves people with an economic disadvantage by offering services to meet their basic needs. It also promotes education for rural youth and provides healthcare for underprivileged populations in Odisha, India.

JKYog Pillars

Swami Mukundananda founded JKYog with powerful pillars and core values that constitute the organization’s modus operandi. The profundity of these pillars is witnessed through the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the welfare of the community at large.

JKYog Transforming the World Through Wisdom

Wisdom

Wisdom

Application of Theoretical Knowledge

Sadhana

Sadhana

Practice Devotion to Connect with God

Seva

Seva

Express Love for God Through Service

JKYog Slogan

JKYog Founder, Swami Mukundananda, lives and abides by His preachings. An important and relevant principle for the good of the global community is to Be Good, Do Good, and Feel Good. This is more than just a slogan. It is the central principle that guides all the members in the execution of various activities that represent the organization.
Be Good

Be Good

Desire to do that which pleases God and Guru

Do Good

Do Good

Use God-given talents to do good for others

Feel Good

Feel Good

Being good and doing good, makes one feel good

JKYog Holistic System of Yog

Through the auspices of JKYog, Swamiji pioneered a groundbreaking and holistic system of Yog, called Kripaluji Paddhati and Kripalu Prakriya designed to enhance overall health and well-being.

Holistic System of Yog
Yogasana
Pranayam
Subtle Body Relaxation
Guided Meditation
Science of Healthy Diet

Collectively, these practices are directly based on the scriptural meaning of the word “Yog,” which means to unite the mind with God. Through these practices, the physical body, the material mind, and the divine soul connect with God through every inhaled and exhaled breath leading to inner purification. This holistic and spiritual practice results in a healthy body, mind, intellect, and soul.

Combined with discourses, countless lives across the globe have been positively impacted by these practices taught by Swamiji at various JKYog centers in the US, especially at its Headquarters, the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas - the nucleus of the community.

JKYog Annual Flagship Events

Spiritual Retreats

Spiritual Retreats

JKYog`s spiritual retreats are beautifully designed to promote the overall development of the body, mind, and soul. Swami Mukundananda conducts the retreats Himself and connects with participants. Devotees eagerly participate in the retreats to fill their hearts with inspiration and recharge their spiritual batteries. The most special of these is the week-long Family Camp held from July 4-10th at the premises of the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas. In addition, there are three other retreats including the West Coast Retreat (held in the CA Bay Area), the East Coast Retreat (usually held in MD), and the Dallas Retreat (always held during the Labor Day weekend).
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Life Transformation Program (LTP)

Life Transformation Program (LTP)

This holistic and free program is for the upliftment of body, mind, and soul. It transforms the lives of thousands of people through numerous opportunities to connect with Swami Mukundananda including meet-n-greet sessions, morning walks, weekend or evening Satsang, spiritual discourses, and informal gatherings.
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Dallas Yoga Fest

Dallas Yoga Fest

Each year JKYog hosts a free Yoga Festival at the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas. It creates opportunities for people to take active steps to enhance their overall health and well-being. The Yoga Festival boosts physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual health through yogasanas, meditation, pranayam, a health fair, discourses by Swami Mukundananda, and medical and health care professionals.
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Sanskriti

Sanskriti

This program presents children with opportunities to deepen the roots of the Indian culture through a variety of activities that represent our heritage. It allows children and youth to showcase their talent in many areas including the fine and visual arts, performing arts, shloka recitation, speech, literary arts, etc.
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Janmashtami with Swami Mukundananda

Janmashtami with Swami Mukundananda

JKYog’s Janmashtami celebration is one of the most magnificent festival celebrations held at its Headquarters, the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas. The exquisitely beautiful leelas or pastimes of Shree Krishna are reflected in all the different activities including Shree Krishna’s Janma celebration, the Braj Jhankis, Swamiji’s discourses, soulful Kirtans, cultural program, and many other fun activities like Dahi Handi, fancy dress, etc. The program is free for the community.
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JKYog Journey: Humble Beginnings to Monumental Achievements

JKYog’s mission in the US commenced in 2008 with a humble beginning of spiritual programs in 5 cities. Since then, JKYog has established centers in over 35 cities across 15 states.

A crowning glory of JKYog is the exquisitely beautiful Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (RKT) in the city of Allen, TX. Inaugurated in July 2017 this Temple is the official Headquarters of JKYog. The Temple held its first Pran Pratishta (i.e., consecration ceremony) of Shree Radha Krishna in 2017, followed by the Pran Pratishta of Lord Sita Ram and Hanuman in 2018, and of Gopishwar Mahadev, Lord Ganesh, and Shree Maharajji in 2019.

The nucleus of spiritual, cultural, and educational activities, the Radha Krishna Temple has gained a reputation for an incredible number of programs and activities

  • Magnificent festival celebrations (e.g., Ram Navami, Guru Purnima, Radhashtami, Diwali, Tulsi Vivah, etc.)
  • Deeply devotional spiritual programs for the local and global community (e.g., Bhagavad Gita Jayanti, Akhand Kirtans, spiritual retreats, etc.)
  • Educational and cultural programs (e.g., Bal Mukund, Youth Club, Toastmasters Junior Gavel Club, Sanskriti, etc.)
  • Philanthropic activities to give back to the community (e.g., Little Hands Big Hearts, Kids Assisting Kids in Education, Scholarship, S.P.A.R.K, blood donation drives, monthly health seminars, and many more)

Adjacent to the Temple building, is the Center for Indian Culture & Education (CICE), which was inaugurated in April 2022. The primary purpose of this Center is to educate current and future generations about the rich Hindu culture and to preserve the most valued cultural assets.

Through these activities, JKYog has become the locus for the dissemination of India’s cultural, educational, and spiritual heritage. Local dance and music schools are invited to perform at all festival celebrations to provide the community with an opportunity to appreciate the Hindu culture.

Additionally, the Temple has a spacious and well-equipped yoga and wellness center that offers a holistic program of Prem Yoga, health, and wellness under Swamiji`s guidance. Classes, workshops, and special events are offered both in-person and virtually. Participants can join as annual members or participate in several free classes each week. The Prem Yoga Center also conducts Yoga Teacher Training certification programs for aspiring yoga teachers.

JKYog also established two other Radha Krishna Temples. The Temple located in Apex (NC) was inaugurated in 2018 and the one in Bay Area (CA) was inaugurated in 2022. Both Temples have an active congregation with weekly Satsangs, festival celebrations, and community services.

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Resources for New Seekers

JKYog is a powerhouse of many exceptional resources and avenues for people to learn divine knowledge. The most noteworthy ones with the highest level of positive impact include:

My Daily Sadhana

This is an online course developed by Swami Mukundananda. It provides an opportunity to learn Vedic knowledge and strategies for application. The course is laid out in a systematic step-by-step approach starting with foundational concepts and leading to advanced topics for personal growth and transformation. Each Lesson of each Module contains recorded video lectures and guided meditation by Swamiji, a summary of main concepts, a brief review of the content, the Prayer, Aartis of Radha Krishna and Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and a beautiful kirtan in Swamiji`s voice.
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Swami Mukundananda Exclusive (SMEx)

This is an exclusive community of spiritual aspirants who have an opportunity to directly connect with Swami Mukundananda through live meetings via Zoom. Participants benefit from Swamiji’s teachings and one-on-one guidance on conceptual and personal matters when they register for an annual membership.
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Bal Mukund (5-15 years)

This is a special character-building program designed for children to foster spiritual and cultural growth. There are also additional opportunities through classes such as Bhagavad Gita and Hindi language learning.
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Youth Classes (13-17 years)

There are two great opportunities for youth to engage in all-around personality development, leadership, career development, and public speaking and presentation. Offered through the Youth Club and the Toastmasters Junior Gavel Club, these programs enable youth to become more proficient, confident presenters.
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JKYog YUVA (18-30 years)

Through engaging workshops, seminars, study groups, and mentorship opportunities, JKYog YUVA strives to create a platform for personal growth, fostering a generation that is not only successful but also deeply connected to their inner selves and the world around them.
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Swami Mukundananda`s Official YouTube Channel

This is one of the most valuable of all free resources available to the public. It contains Swami Mukundananda`s video lectures and shorts on a variety of topics ranging from knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita and other scriptures like Narad Darshan and Patanjali Yogsutras to topics for practical application like mind management, time management, and productivity tips.
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JKYog Classes

There are an incredible number of free classes for adults, youth, and children on all days of the week. The classes are designed to enhance spiritual knowledge, practical application of the knowledge, cultural stewardship, and devotion. Take your pick! There is something for everyone!
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JKYog e-Journal

JKYog has a monthly E-Journal called Samarpan or Surrender to God. Its goal is to disseminate Vedic knowledge (i.e., tatvagyan) taught by Swami Mukundananda and Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj. Each month has a special theme with practical tools to enable readers to implement the knowledge. Subscription is free.
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JKYog Blogs

Readers can familiarize themselves with interesting events at JKYog and also learn about topics related to divine knowledge and other cultural happenings.
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JKYog Radio

Like to hear devotional bhajans, kirtans, and audio lectures by Swami Mukundananda and Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj? JKYog Radio is for you! It has 24-hour audio programs with free access. You can even listen to Shree Maharajji’s kirtans sung by professional singers and musicians.
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Bhagavad Gita: Song of God

The Holy Bhagavad Gita is the essence of the deepest levels of spiritual knowledge. It provides the basic answers about who we are, what is the purpose of our life and how to lead it in a way pleasing to God.
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JKYog`s Bhakti Yog Philosophy for Advanced Seekers

JKYog is founded on the Bhakti Yog philosophy or where devotion is the means to attain God or achieve God-realization. The core principle is that to attain God, one must have a pure heart. A pure heart can only be achieved only through knowledge-based devotion to God (i.e., sadhana, one of the pillars). Devotees need to possess the knowledge of God, our relationship with Him, the purpose of our life, how to accomplish this purpose, and the outcome of devotion (i.e., wisdom - another JKYog pillar to accomplish the mission).

Armed with this basic knowledge, devotees must engage in devotion characterized by:

  • Selflessness (i.e., nishkamta) in devotion and seva where the pleasure of God is at the core of one’s internal practice of Yog
  • Exclusivity (i.e., ananyata) in love for God where He alone is the object of devotion instead of material things and temporary relatives in the world
  • Constancy (i.e., nirantarta) where God is the focus of the mind at all times including when engaged in material activities (i.e., karm yog)
  • Establish a personal relationship with God (i.e., avoid perceiving Him in His opulent form or as the formless light and focusing instead on the attitude that “He is mine”)
  • Relinquish karmkand or ritualistic processes and focus exclusively on bhakti (i.e., bhakti is of foremost importance the purification of the heart rather than the Vedic rituals)

Such an intense level of devotion is possible only when the material mind is completely attached to God. There are only two realms where the mind can be attached – either the material or the divine. Thus, to detach the mind from worldly pleasures and attach it to the divine realm, souls must develop and practice the five essential principles of the philosophy of Divine Love.

Shradha (Faith)
Satsang (Spirutal Congregation)
Sadhana (Spiritual Practice)
Seva (Service)
Sharanagati (Surrender)

The primary mission of JKYog is to educate and Transform The World Through Wisdom by disseminating the divine knowledge on these five principles. Swami Mukundananda conducts live discourses, spiritual retreats, Life Transformation Programs, and many similar events to educate and share scriptural knowledge and wisdom to people of all ages through all JKYog centers.

Volunteer for JKYog - Your Home for Divine Knowledge

Volunteering for JKYog provides an excellent means to gain experiences which result in wisdom, opportunities to practice sadhana, and engage in seva (or service). All these collectively enable a spiritual aspirant to progress forward in devotion.

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Interesting Facts About JKYog

  • JKYog was established in 2008 by its Founder and global spiritual leader, Shree Swami Mukundananda. Swamiji`s Guru is Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, the 5th legitimate “Jagadguru” or spiritual master of the world.
  • Shree Maharajji`s greatest aspiration was to disseminate the divine knowledge of Vedic scriptures in the Western world. He found that His senior disciple, Swami Mukundananda, who had been preaching in India for almost three decades at the time, was the best candidate for this prodigious and worthy endeavor. Thus, Swamiji started actively preaching in the US in 2009 to fulfill his Guru`s dream.
  • Swamiji traveled from coast to coast initiating JKYog’s Satsang Centers, motivating devotees through the philosophy of Divine Love, showering bliss upon souls through deeply devotional kirtans, and teaching the practice of Yog (see details below).
  • Each calendar year, Swamiji established increasingly more centers in the US while strongly sustaining JKYog’s existing centers and preaching activities in India.