Radhanath Swami on The Cause of War

Radhanath SwamiThe false ego makes a person think, “I am the best, therefore my family must be the best, my caste must be the best, my home must be best, my religion must be best and everything about me must be best.” This misconception of ‘I and mine,’ is the cause of great wars all over the world today. Every one thinks they are the best.

    – Radhanath Swami

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63 comments

  1. Very true! it is because of false ego between people, nations, religions that there is disharmony and enmity.

  2. A human being who identifies this body made of three elements with his self, who considers the by-products of the body to be his kinsmen, who considers the land of birth worshipable, and who goes to the place of pilgrimage simply to take a bath rather than meet men of transcendental knowledge there, is to be considered like an ass or cow.
    Thank you Maharaja

  5. Amazing quote. These quotes are simple, but very crystal clear. Thank you Maharaj for sharing.

  6. His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj quote clearly speaks on the root and cause of suffering.

  8. Anybody who meets with a saintly person like Radhanath swami is sure to feel uplifted in his association

  9. Radhanath Swami’s disciples are like angels, saving souls from the clutches of misery & lamentation

  11. The best of people are those who are leading others in the path of spiritual life to take them back home back to Godhead.HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj, who is mercifully serving us towards this end, is indeed the ‘best’. All glories to Guru Maharaj.

  13. Very powerful quote. Maharajah pointed out clearly that false ego starting with this body is mine, is the only cause of our endless suffering ,life after life in the material World.
    Only because of false ego, there are war and people are suffering globally.

  14. A very deep message if given by Radhanath Swami Maharaj by this quote. Dwelling in I , me and mine makes us live in a polarized world which is ridden with hate and war.

  15. Root cause of greatest misery of mankind in a matter of few words, only souls of Maharaj’s level can explain. Crystal clear.

  16. It is very difficult to overcome false ego. But I heard that by the serving the devotees one can come out of false ego.

  18. Radhanath Swami makes here the root cause analysis of all the quarrels in the world; let they may be between two individual or two sects or nations.

  21. One should always remove the root of the disease; just not treating the symptoms. Instead of forming big organizations like United Nations, all the people should aim at removing the root cause of wars – false ego. And the way to position ourselves in our true ego is to chant the Holy Names of God. Srila Prabhupada puts it beautifully, “This chanting should go on. Instead of meetings, resolutions, dissolutions,revolutions and then no solutions, there should be chanting”. Thank you so much dear Radhanath Swami, for enlightening us on this issue, which is so relevant to the modern times

  23. It is strange that even with superior intelligence, humans just keep fighting over trivial issues such as “I am the best, destroy the rest”, instead of tolerating and cooperating.

  28. Radhanath Swami is absolutely correct – the false ego is what caused Hitler to start the second world war.

  31. This is certainly one of the best quotes. Thank you Radhanath Swami Maharaj, you are the best.

  33. all wars will cease if they follow this instruction of H H Radhanath swami

  37. In today’s times we all more or less live up to the meaning of the word ‘BEST’ Yes! But in what context ‘BEST OF FOOLS’, if we can jolt ourselves to the ultimate reality of life, that being death, then are we prepared for the BEST is a question. Radhnath Swami’s quotes trigger our intelligence to realize what is ‘BEST’ for us.

  38. If every individual thinks I am better than my neighbour, then a nation (a group of individuals) will, over time, develope the same narrow-minded outlook, thus leading to anger, hatred, intolerance and often to war.

  39. It is only Radhanath Swami’s humility that can make such analytical sense of the weeds that are deep rooted in our consciousness.

  40. Thank you Radhanath Swami for explaining so simply the reason behind catastrophic wars and calamities – our own ego.

  41. Radhanath Swami analyses the real cause of wars and destructions that are rampantly increasing in the present age. As Radhanath Swami quotes, the whole world is getting divided and becoming self centered.

  43. Thank you Radhanath Swami for giving the reason of wars. If people learn to remain satisfied with whatever they get in life, there would be no wars.

  44. False is ego is root cause of all miseries. Blinds us from seeing the good qualities in others as well as our true constitutional position in relation to the Lord and others. Thanks Maharaj.

  46. In the community of devotees that Radhanath Swami is heading in Mumbai, everyone is trained to think that others, and not themselves, are the best. So we find this community to be ‘peaceful’: though individuals come from diverse backgrounds, one can find only love and co-operation between all. That means, this quote is practical.

  48. radhanath swami has repeatedly warned about the dangers of false ego. we need to be careful.

  49. Radhanath Swami speaks about the root cause of all the wars based on religion. He always stresses on becoming humble and tolerant.

  50. So true! only if we come out of this egoistic thought then m sure world would be a better place to live.

  51. This is a very applicable and profound statement of Radhanath swami. only to win over false ego is very difficult , because it is deep rooted in our heart.

  52. The very word “mine” is the biggest blunder in ones life.I pray to God that such mentality be bought under control by which big conflicts in future can be avoided.Thank you Radhanath Swami.

  56. This conception of I, Me and Mine is the source of all conflicts whether big or small. Thanks to Radhanath Swami Maharaj for the reminder.

  57. Yes everything revolves around I & Me, if it is replaced by US then it would have a meaningful impact on civilization.

  61. Radhanath swami is making clear that false ego is very very deep rooted in our hearts.

  63. thank u maharaj for clearing the reason of social,regional,religion & national disputes.
    maharaj has mentioned manytimes how ego,pride,jealousy and envy can destroy everything.

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