Radhanath Swami on Gifts from God

The power that we have, the knowledge and influence that we have are beautiful gifts from God to be utilized to serve each other unconditionally.

Radhanath Swami on Cow Protection

Cow protection is not just to not slaughter the cows, but to make them happy from the moment they are born till they naturally leave their bodies 

Radhanath Swami in the The Journey Home

“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 on humility

A humble sincere offering for the upliftment of humanity and the service of God will please God more than great unbelievable projects created for money and prestige. A simple, devotional character is what God ultimately sees.

Radhanath Swami's incredible journey in 'The Journey Home'

Judging Vs Accepting

"Through the practice of devotion to God, I was coming to learn that preserving loving relations in this world required much forgiveness, tolerance, patience, gratitude, and humility. An essential virtue of humility is to accept others for what they are, despite differences. I contemplated again how the tendency to judge others is often a symptom of insecurity, immaturity, or selfishness, and I yearned to rise above it. Everyone is a child of God. God loves all of His children. If I wish to love God, I must learn to love those whom He loves."

more lessons, see The Journey Home

Radhanath Swami says....

What really impresses the hearts of people is not miraculous feats but genuine humility, integrity and a true sense of love achieved through service.

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THE HEART OF A VAISHNAVA – as explained by Radhanath Swami by his own example

The heart of a great Vaishnava is not attached to his kingdom or to go back to Godhead. I remember one time Srila Prabhupad explained that some devotees are like sadhus who like to live under trees. Other devotees who are coming from wealthier atmospheres are very much attached to live in palaces. Prabhupad said “you should neither be attached to a palace nor a tree. If Krishna wants you to live in a palace you should be happy to live there. If Krishna wants you to live under a tree, you should be happy living under a tree.” I remember when I first came to New Vrindavan (US), we were living in a farm house which was old and broken down. To me it was such a sense gratification because I never slept under a roof in India. I was always under the sky, whether it was raining or freezing cold. So I told Bhakti Parayan, “I will leave New Vrindavan because you know I like to live in Vrindavan (India) which is austere. This is too much shelter, too much comfort.” Bhakti Parayan quoted Prabhupad – You will never go back to Godhead as long as you are attached living under a tree, if your Guru wants you to live in a palace. Renunciation means to live in a palace or under a tree as your Guru wants.

Spiritual advancement means just be the humble servant. 

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