Humble like a straw in the street, tolerant like a tree, anxious to give all respect to others, no anticipation and expectation of any respect for oneself – this is a devotee.
– Radhanath Swami
From Radhanath Swami's spiritual teachings
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One who is humble, tolerant, free from false prestige, not expecting honor and who is friendly to every living being, such a person is dear to the Lord.
Thank you Maharaja
Very Esssence of all Vedic scriptures,Thank you for sharing the true meaning of a devotee.
This verse is essence of all religious principle. I have heard many lectures of H.H. Radhanath Swami , He intensely emphasizes on these words, These are touches heart of people.Very first time, when i saw him that time , i felt he is embodiment
Yes agreed with you Ms Helen. Radhanath Swami is a true spiritual teacher. He teaches by his own example.
Guru Maharaj himself personifies this verse Trinadapi sunichena.. He is so humble and loving.
Concise definition of a devotee! Thanks HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj for explaining what one should aspire for!
This is condensed knowledge so lucidly explained
HH Radhanath Swami MaharajHH Radhanath Swami Maharaj is humility personified.
Very essential for everyone to follow this….
This is a very wonderful thing… By following the above verse in our life one can be serious and can be adjusting in all circumatances in ones life..
If something goes wrong or someone is against him, he or she knows that he has to be patient and give the opponent respect so that the opponent is completely satisfied and create a sense of honour automatically for the person giving respect…
Thank u so much for the wonderful post…..
Plz keep posting such essential things so that everyone gets benefitted…
Yourl are doing a very good work…
God bless yourl…
Wonderful quote from HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
irrespective of what religion is followed, this definition in truth exhibited by all saints!!!
Such a precise definition!
hmmm…. one of the hard definitions.
Humility is the key to devotional service. H.H Radhanath Swami emphasizes this point and all spiritual seekers should consider this as an ornament.
Wonderful definition of a devotee. Hope we can follow this.
Radhanath Swami can quote this because he practices it. Long way to go for me. BY his blessings, one day I can become a devotee
Radhanath Swami sets up a very high standard for a devotee. He himself follow the same principles of humility. We can always look upto him for nurturing our own devotional qualities.
Thank you Maharaj for reminding us how a devotee should be.
Great quote from HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj on a devotee.