Radhanath Swami - Quotes

Radhanath Swami on A higher level of Consciousness

mcd — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:19:46 +0000

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

Radhanath Swami on Steady and Peaceful life

mcd — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:53:23 +0000

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

Radhanath Swami on Purpose of Religion

mcd — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:39:33 +0000

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

Radhanath Swami on Character

mcd — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:26:28 +0000

Ultimately, it is character that makes a person great, not his or her accomplishments.

By Radhanath Swami

Radhanath Swami on Moral Life

mcd — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:46:10 +0000

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

Radhanath Swami on The cause of Suffering and Pain

mcd — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:16:22 +0000

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

Radhanath Swami on Spiritual advancement

mcd — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:27:51 +0000

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

Radhanath Swami on Right Purpose

mcd — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:03:06 +0000

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

Radhanath Swami on Sacrifice

mcd — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:38:42 +0000

Unless one is willing to accept sacrifice or inconvenience, nothing great can be accomplished in life - Radhanath Swami