Meditation means to fix your mind on the Lord. In order for that meditation to be real, there has to be determination. – Radhanath Swami
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Radhanath Swami on The path of Spirituality
The path of spirituality is not one of rejection, but of utilization. We do not turn away anyone or anything, but see how best we can utilize them to serve the Lord. By Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Moral Life
No matter how much we fight and pray to control our senses and lead a moral life, our envy, greed and lust will keep coming back, unless the holy name of the Lord actually goes right into our heart. By Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Devotion with Concentration
There may be many excellent techniques to concentrate better while chanting the Lord’s holy names, all of which are very, very good. But God is not pleased just by concentration. He is pleased by devotion. That means the character of our life. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on The Real Art of Life
When we hear about the Lord, we should hear with a spirit to serve the Lord. When we chant his names, we should chant so that He is pleased to hear us chanting. That is the beauty of life, the real art of living. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Pleasing the Lord
When we stand before the Lord, we should be meditating on how we can develop the qualities and the characteristics by which he will really be pleased to see us. Then, when we have such a consciousness, he actually reveals himself to us. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Reversals in Life
The reversals experienced in life are actually the opportunities which could impel us to sincerely, with all humility, take shelter of the Supreme Lord. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Compassion
Compassion is the quality of willingness to sacrifice for the upliftment of the Lord’s fallen children. This quality captures the Lord’s heart. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Complacency
The tendency in this world is that something has to thoroughly shake us up for us to really take shelter of the Lord. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Devotional Service
Whatever devotional service we may have, we do it for seeking the shelter of the Lord, not for our mental or physical enjoyment. – Radhanath Swami
