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What makes Radhanath Swami a Brilliant Teacher?

In 1983, I became the first Asian and the youngest person in history, at age 19, to win Gold at the Salesmanship and Sales Management Exam conducted by the London Chamber of Commerce. This was indeed a laudable achievement, given that the exam is held yearly for the past hundred-odd years and attracts participants from over forty countries.

In 1989, during one of my initial interactions with Radhanath Swami, it was but natural for me to vent out the pride I felt in my achievements. He congratulated me with a gracious smile and said nothing more.

Several months passed before he picked on it again. In the middle of a conversation he discreetly conveyed to me, “If academic qualifications inflame our pride, it’s only a distraction for a spiritual seeker.”  That obviously jolted my ego, but I knew he spoke for my spiritual welfare. I quietly nodded in agreement.

Later, I wondered how I would have taken that statement if it were to come in one of those initial interactions. I hadn’t developed sufficient trust in him then; I probably would have taken him otherwise and never come back again; that sentence, though true, would have probably plundered my spiritual life.

It’s not just wisdom that makes Radhanath Swami a brilliant spiritual teacher; it’s his deep compassion that makes him so. Driven by that compassion, he orchestrates the flow of wisdom in a way that benefits his students optimally.

— Ashok Parikh, Stock Broker

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189 replies on “What makes Radhanath Swami a Brilliant Teacher?”

That is one of the important quality of a spiritual leader. Thank you sir for sharing such a nice experience with Radhanath Swami.

That’s a wonderful recital showing the compassion and care Radhanath Swami showers on each and every individual

Indeed brilliant teacher – knows exactly what to teach when. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Its important what you say here “that sentence, though true, would have probably plundered my spiritual life.”

Radhanath Swami is not only sensitive and highly intuitive but also very caring. Even after so many months he remembered the incident and only said enough to get the point across.

Radhanath Swami has so much patience. He can hold on to an information, without instantly reacting, and then talk about it on the right time for the benefit of others.

We are afraid of reality..but great spiritual teachers like HH Radhanath swami can show that reality of this world, at the same time empowering us to face that realty.

It is said spiritual teacher knows- what, why, when,how, where – about the spiritual well being of his students.
and Radhanath swami maharaj is an extraordinary spiritual teacher in that.

Thanks for sharing such an inspiring experience with HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj. Its the result of his true compassion, which connects him to the hearts of his disciples and heals them from within. Externally this is one of the qualities of a brilliant teacher to say right things at right time.

Radhanath Maharaj teaches us the sensitivity towards a person depending on his/her faith.. preaching according to time/place and circumstance.

Thank you Mr Ashok for revealing another glorious side of Radhanath Swami’s personality.

Radhanth Swami Maharaj gives us a wonderful lesson about how the pride is a stumbling block on the path of spirituality.

Timing is so very important in Preaching. Thank you Radhanath Swami Maharaj for teaching us this essential principle.

Wnderful pastime with Radhanath Swami Maharaj. This shown clearly how much compassionate he is for all of us. If we simply follow his instructions as it is, we will surely get the Supreme destination ie. the shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Krishna.

It is very clear that Radhanath Swami does what he says. That is important to me to see. thank you!

Wonderful. Thanks A Lot for sharing this. All Glories to Radhanath Swami who is an abode of divine qualities.

Thank you for your insights on Radhanath Swami’s reaction to your achievements.

Yes, it’s not wisdom alone but the maturity of when to speak what which is all important.

Yes. It is really great quality of Radhanath Swami that he knows how to win the heart and when to correct us.