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
Ultimately, it is character that makes a person great, not his or her accomplishments.
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
When you have an ego, you are limited to your own strengths and weaknesses. But if you are totally surrendered to God, nothing is impossible for you.
- Radhanath Swami
This world is full of uncertainties, and you can never change that. Therefore the intelligent person, rather than simply trying to adjust the environment, tries to adjust his own consciousness. And for this reason the process of self realization has been taught by great saintly persons of various religions throughout history.
- Radhanath Swami
