Degradation is easy, while progress takes hard work. Vigilance and struggle is necessary to maintain our consciousness, expand it and elevate it in the service of the Lord. – Radhanath Swami
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Radhanath Swami on Religions
The diverse religions and races bring beauty to the world if we truly understand in our hearts the essence of who we are and what we stand for. And that really is the essence of spirituality. By Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Character
Our lifestyle, our example, our character and compassion is what will really change the world, not just our words. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Healthy Society
The different parts of a body work selflessly to serve one another and keep the body healthy. Similarly, a healthy society is one in which the different sections serve each other instead of selfishly trying to enjoy by themselves. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Free Will
Every moment we have the free will to react to whatever comes upon us; and character is how we respond to every situation by feeding the goodness of our heart, the divinity within us, rather than the anger, envy and selfishness. by Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Love
Things can give pleasure to the mind and senses, but only love can give pleasure to the heart. And ultimately, that is what we are looking for. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Compassion
Compassion is an essential element of love of God. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on The existence of God
Sometimes we try to hide from God, sometimes we try to run from God, but we cannot, because God is situated in and between every atom. Where can we go to escape him? To where there are no atoms? – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on The eyes of God
We should try to accomplish the best we possibly can. But that shouldn’t be at the cost of our character, or everything becomes empty, spiritually, in the eyes of God. By Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Character
A person’s accomplishments induce respect and adoration from another person’s mind, but it doesn’t go beyond that. But a person’s character induces respect and love from other people’s hearts. – Radhanath Swami
