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Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj propagated his unique philosophy of divine love through varied means, including his self-penned devotional songs. His flair and ingenuity in this regard enabled him to attract and then enchant the minds of everyday people with Vedic philosophy. His work in this regard was voluminous, with well over a thousand devotional songs to his credit. Lila Madhuri Vol. 1-2 is like a hidden gem in the treasury of Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s compositions that is waiting to be discovered. What sets it apart is its rarity value, containing twenty-six examples of the exuberant way he explained spirituality and devotion through his bhakti songs. The loving interactions between Radha and Krishna and Their topmost devotees depicted in these songs is delightful. The poetry is heart-warming, and the visual imaginary is emotive. Intuitive readers will sense the wonderful combination of playfulness and authoritativeness that was a hallmark of Kripaluji’s oration. The books artwork is also very ascetically pleasing, assisting in the meditation and visualisation of the poetry, and giving some indication of the loving sentiments enshrined in the heart of this great devotional poet.