Kripalvananda biography of christopher
Kripalvananda biography of christopher
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Kripalvananda
Kripalvananda | |
|---|---|
| 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
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