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  4. Whenever we are serving God and His devotees, we are closer to Him. When not, we are distanced ourselves from Him. So simple and sublime. Thank You Maharaj.

  5. We should not just try to see the Lord, but serve Him in such a way that the Lord will see us.
    Thank you Swamiji.

  7. Very inspiring quote which tells us that seva – devotional service is the ultimate goal!

  8. Thank you maharaj for showing us real substance, not allowing to remain external but to go deep in Krishna Conciousness. Hare Krishna.

  9. Great thoughts by Radhanath Swami! Thank you for inspiring us by your wonderful words.

  10. There is a lot of wisdom in Radhanath Swami Maharaj’s quote. We need to serve our spiritual master by following his instructions with integrity. That will really bring us closer to his heart rather than merely trying to physically be around him & do nothing substantive.

  11. Thank you very much. It is wonderful to serve and realize love.

  12. Very apt quote by Radhanath Swami. The service is the clear expression of one’s love in any relationship.

    1. Yes I agree with Pradeep. This is possible since, Radhanath Swami himself practices this in his life.

  20. As Radhanath Swami nicely says, seva is most attractive and it attracts even the children and animals.

  24. A very deep revelation. Radhanath Swami’s words are so heavy. It needs great sincerity on the part of the receiver to handle them.

    1. i agree with u rahul.. these words are heavy for those who r insincere but those who r actually seekers of love they would find these words like nectar.

  27. Very True. Thank you very much Maharaj for this point. It helps us to prioritize the seva. This also reminds me of the sloka from 10th canto Lord Sri Krishna speaking to Brahman patnis which is – çravaëäd darçanäd dhyänän

    mayi bhävo ‘nukértanät

    na tathä sannikarñeëa

    pratiyäta tato gåhän

    It is by hearing about Me, seeing My Deity form, meditating upon Me and chanting My names and glories that love for Me develops, not by physical proximity. Therefore please go back to your homes.
    -Lord Krishna speaking to wives of the brähmaëas, S.B. 10.23.33

  28. this quote is eye opener for our young generation, where we think love means only physical proximity and nothing else.

  29. Radhanath Swami’s emphasis on service (seva) clearly sets the tone for selflessness, a virtue less practiced by humanity at large.

  30. maharaj always gives essence rather than external he gives importance of inner substances… thank you maharaj… service/surrendersubmissiveness/humility is beautiful expression of love/devotional … hare krishna

  32. So true. Love is a verb. If you love someone we need to do something practical for them

  33. True indeed…..the true sense of love is express through selfless, unconditional service. This quotes gives clear understanding of real love.

  34. Very profound. This smashes the very popular misconception that the closer we are with our spiritual master the better seva one can do. In fact one time disciples of Srila Prabhupada complained to him that they are not able to associate with him physically so often. Srila Prabhupada said even the “flies” are closer to him, but that doesn’t mean they are great. What matters is what seva we are doing and are we obedient to the instructions of the spiritual master.

    1. Beautiful comment, just like icing on the cake (the original quote). Thanks Anand for making this very striking point and substantiating that with this graphic incident from Srila Prabhupada’s example.

    2. Well said Anandji! Thanks for sharing this wonderful story. Our great acharyas have shown through their own examples what it means when we say we are progressing in spiritual life. We can clearly identify by how much more and more services he/she is lovingly performing even after reversals and hindrances.

  35. yes many times in lecture he Explain that the if you are love someone you express it by unconditional service.

  36. Radhanath Swami nicely explains regarding communication of hearts through spiritual intimacy

  37. Often there is a misconception that the love and devotion can only be shown through physical proximity, however HH Radhanath Swami makes it clear that is not the highest level, but one should focus more on serving the instructions of the beloved.

  39. A very deep wisdom from HH Radhanath Swami. Seva is the vital factor in assessing the level of love and devotion of someone.

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