Radhanath Swami on Inner Depth

Radhanath Swami on Inner DepthOur inner depth should be as much as the ocean, so we are not fazed by the external praise or criticism. For that, we must truly do work that is meaningful to us, have love in our heart for others and help people. And when we achieve inner depth, the external world’s rewards won’t matter to us as much.

– Radhanath Swami to popular author Chetan Bhagat

Source: http://www.chetanbhagat.com/blog/general/the-ocean

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  2. Nice point! unless we are deep in our understanding, these external forces would drag us to superficial things of this material world. However, if one associates with those who have the taste of serving and helping others, one may get similar taste in his practices as well.

  3. Great wisdom from Radhanath Swami Maharaj, In his book “The Journey Home”, he shares an amazing story of how a hawk grabbed a fish in front of his eyes when he was meditating on the bank of Mother Ganges. He used it as an amazing analogy wherein he encourages everyone to be as deep as ocean for one’s Sadhana. Only then, we won’t be able to embrace death.

  4. Such a powerful quote! We should have so much inner peace that external troubles will not bother us. just like when a stone is thrown in a pool, there are ripples on the surface but does not affect the deep waters.

    1. Great point! With the depth of understanding this spiritual science, can one be unaffected by external factors in this material world.

  6. Though so many rivers flow into the ocean, it is undisturbed. Similarly we should not be affected by the many rivers of unwanted things that come in our life. With a steady mind we can guide other on the right path.
    Thank you

    1. Great point! Bhagavad Gita also has a reference to this point where Lord Krishna says that “Just like a lamp in a windless place does not waver, similarly faith of a staunch devotee never goes down.

  7. Become internal so strong that external environment will affect us!! Wonderful

  10. It is so crucial to do the work that is meaningful to us. Thank you Radhanath Swami for this most invaluable instruction

    1. And that crucial work may be to help others get connected to the service of the Lord and His devotees. However, it’s very important for one to associate with such devotees for getting that taste.

  12. “when we achieve inner depth, the external world’s rewards won’t matter to us as much”

  15. When we reach to the highest platform in our bhakti then this quote ofmaharaj can be applied.the people like it is very difficult.thank you maharaj.

  17. What a wonderful quote by Radhanath Swami. Thank you Maharaj for giving us the essence of Krishna consciousness.

  20. Radhanath Swami, is such an great inspiration, I must say very few are fortunate to know him and get his association.

  21. such an important lesson “Your inner depth should be as much as the ocean, so you are not fazed by the external praise or criticism” – if we are able to do this then there won’t be any mental anxiety for us. Thank you Radhanath Swami.

  22. Yes thats true ..one should try to achieve the depth of ocean in our practise of spiritual life such that we are not affected by any situation of life .Thank you very much Radhanath Swami

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