The cause of so much suffering and pain, and one of the impediments to our spiritual progress, is the conditioning of expecting things to go our way, even in our spiritual life. – Radhanath Swami
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Radhanath Swami on Spiritual advancement
We can understand our real spiritual advancement by how we are actually taking joy in giving respect and honor to others and how we are not taking joy in being respected and honored ourselves, even if it comes. By Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Right Purpose
The question we have to ask is not whether something is difficult or not, but rather whether it is right or not. If something is right, we should be willing to do anything and give everything for that purpose. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Sacrifice
Unless one is willing to accept sacrifice or inconvenience, nothing great can be accomplished in life – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Uncertainties of this World
This world is full of uncertainties, and you can never change that. Therefore the intelligent person, rather than simply trying to adjust the environment, tries to adjust his own consciousness. And for this reason the process of self realization has been taught by great saintly persons of various religions throughout history. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Closer to God
God is the center of everything. When we truly, honestly strive to make him the goal of our life, God will be pleased with our endeavor even if we fail. He will give us all help, and even in the difficulties we endure in the process, he will bring us closer and closer to him.… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Closer to God
Radhanath Swami on Association of Saintly People and Spiritual Practices
Our consciousness and our motivations in life are like spectacles having different colors, which make everything appear tainted. Association of saintly people and regular spiritual practices give us the vision and the philosophical ideal which help us see the world clearly. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Disciplining the Mind
Disciplining the mind is not a question of whether there are unnecessary desires or not. It is a question of how we are willing to control our desires. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Religion
Religion is the science of the soul, the science of consciousness, the science which reveals to us who we are, what is our nature, who is God and our relationship with Him. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Principle of Renunciation
The true principle of renunciation is to be without false pride, to surrender to the principle that I am simply the instrument of God, and to do the will of God till the last breath. – Radhanath Swami
