A sincere soul is not trying to make a show. His enthusiasm is an act of service. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Education
Education means to bring out what is within you. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Material World
Do not take this material world so seriously because it is always changing. Something terrible that we take so seriously today is going to change tomorrow. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Gratitude
Gratitude doesn’t means simply saying thank you. Real gratitude means reciprocation. If we are actually grateful to someone, we will reciprocate even if it means great sacrifice. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Conviction in Spiritual Life
Before we can save the drowning person, we must become proficient swimmers. If we become convinced of the need of genuine spirituality and practice it in our life, our words and our examples will have a powerful effect on those around us and the world at large. – Radhanath Swami
What is Envy? – Radhanath Swami
What is envy? Envy means, “I want to be seen as important and great” and if anyone is a threat to my own egoistic ideas, then there is negativity towards that person. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Association
Association of saintly persons alone can bring us eternal peace and everlasting happiness and carry us across the ocean of birth , old age, disease and death. – Radhanath Swami
Guru’s mercy purifies us
“The dirty wax of egotism accumulated in the heart prevents us from clearly hearing the Lord’s voice within. A guru, with the stick of knowledge, cleans our hearts. Its really ugly to see what may come out, but by following patiently, we keep cleaning.” – Radhanath Swami in The Journey Home book
Sincere dedication helps us grow
“Sometimes the Lord gives us a free sample of religious experience, but for more, we must pay a price with the currency of sincere dedication to the process of cleansing.” – Radhanath Swami in The Journey Home book
Perseverance and Detachment
“Just as in climbing a mountain we leave behind the earth where we stand, to reach the heart of God we have to leave behind unfavorable earthly attachments. Sincere spiritual practice is an uphill climb, and no matter how many difficulties we face, we have to continue looking upward with hope. The mountain provides all… Continue reading Perseverance and Detachment
