There is no question of rising to a higher level of consciousness unless we learn to control our mind and our senses. And there is no impetus to do that unless we understand the nature of this temporary existence.
By Radhanath Swami
The purpose of disturbances in our life is to break us from our complacency, to give us a sense of really needing to dive deeper into the constant current of truth that is steady and peaceful.
- Radhanath Swami
What is the greatest attainment in life? What is the most precious treasure in life? It is the realization of one’s eternal soul; it is the fulfillment of one’s heart’s desire to awaken our eternal love of God. That is the purpose of religion
- Radhanath Swami
Ultimately, it is character that makes a person great, not his or her accomplishments.
By Radhanath Swami
No matter how much we fight and pray to control our senses and lead a moral life, our envy, greed and lust will keep coming back, unless the holy name of the Lord actually goes right into our heart.
By Radhanath Swami
The cause of so much suffering and pain, and one of the impediments to our spiritual progress, is the conditioning of expecting things to go our way, even in our spiritual life.
- Radhanath Swami
We can understand our real spiritual advancement by how we are actually taking joy in giving respect and honor to others and how we are not taking joy in being respected and honored ourselves, even if it comes.
By Radhanath Swami
The question we have to ask is not whether something is difficult or not, but rather whether it is right or not. If something is right, we should be willing to do anything and give everything for that purpose.
- Radhanath Swami
Unless one is willing to accept sacrifice or inconvenience, nothing great can be accomplished in life - Radhanath Swami
