‘Wasn’t that strange?’ A cow racing alongside our speeding car at dangerously close proximity!
This happened as we traveled towards the Himalayan pilgrimage of Badrinath. Fifty-odd devotees had gone ahead by bus, and way behind were the four of us riding in a white Ambassador with Radhanath Swami.
Close to Agra, stretching out on either side of the road was a village with fields, little shops and thatched houses. Our vehicle was the lone occupant of that muddy highway as far as the eyes could strain, until a cow appeared from the nearby fields. Strangely, this humblest of animals seemed to hold a lofty ambition—of racing ahead our speeding automobile. Our chauffer panicked, for even a gentle sidewise brush of the car could prove a fatal blow on her gentle body. He raced faster until her four legs were no match to his four wheels. Relieved, all in the car sighed in unison—except for Radhanath Swami. For him, relief was still afar, and he wouldn’t find it until he knew why that cow behaved abnormally. Was she in distress? Could he be of any help to her?
Upon Radhanath Swami’s request, we stopped to inquire from the locals. One man related the cow’s sad tale: sometime back a white Ambassador had knocked down her little calf, and ever since the cow behaved in this strange way whenever a white Ambassador passed by.
Tears filled Radhanath Swami’s eyes, as he visibly fought a battle to hold them from an outpour. Words fail me—how he shared the distress of that cow! Kneeling down, pressing his cheek against her cheek, rubbing his hands against her soft neck. They shared their feelings through an unknown language, the language of love. And time stood still to watch them converse.
After a while, we all knew we had to leave. We boarded our car and sped ahead, as the cow looked on until we disappeared from her sight. Today, she had finally won the race. A white Ambassador had finally stopped to console her.
–Vishaka Priya Devi
159 replies on “Radhanath Swami, the cow and the white Ambassador”
Hope this gesture of Maharaj gives closure to that cow.
V touching article
Who could have such compassion for a humble cow but Radhansth Swami?
Thanks for sharing this very touching incident. This again shows Maharaj real compassion towards every living entity.
Very nice story
Even though the animals cannot speak they have their also feelings. They show by their actions.We normal people cannot understand but only great souls like Radhanath Swami only can understand and show their compassion the living entities.All glories to Radhanath Swami
The level of sompassion that HH Radhanath swami holds for all living entities is beyond our imagination. We can just marvel and thank the Lord for giving us Radhanath Swami’s association.
Amazing unheard story of compassion of Radhanath Swami for Cow. I am sure cow was finally able to overcome her fear of white Ambassodor
wonderful experience which shows HHRNSM compassion for the love of Cows the most dear to the Lord Krishna, haribol, bhakti
wonderful story. thanks for sharing. HHRadhanath swami maharaj ki jai.
Radhanath Swami’s love for every livig entity is inconceivable.
This is very touching.Today no one bothers for emotions of other person. What to talk to about a cow in a strange village. Radhanath Swami, stand apart from common people for his love and compassion for living entities. Especially cows are very dear to his heart. All glories to Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami has such genuine love for all living entities…!!!!
heart touching ….and healing by HH Radhanath swami maharaj
very inspiring
Amazing!!! This shows H.H. Radhanath Maharaj’s affection for the Cows, most humble & pure animal on this earth/ universe. A lovable,affectionate moment between two most humble souls.Hari Bol!!!
Heart melting sharing
swamiji’s feeling of pain for that cow is melts the heart, far to the contrast of the modern people where they don’t even stop if they hit any animal on the road.
It was a touching story of Radhanath Swami………
Very very touching. Thank you so much for sharing this incident.
Radhanath Swami’s genuine compassion and love transcends everything in this material world.
Radhanath Swamiji is conscious of even a small detail of causing unhappiness to any living entity bcoz of his loving & caring nature .
A great saintly person sees everyone with equal vision and understands their heart. Radhanath Swami is a real Saint that’s why he is able to understand the heart of a cow.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story
Thank you for sharing.
this is live example of practicing before preaching.
Very touching. It shows how Maharaj cares for everybody.
Radanath Swami’s compassion and love towards all living entities are the clear evidences of his spiritual qualifications. My humble obeisances at the lotus feet of His Holiness.
All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj
How touching. How Maharaj cares for everyone, is just amazing. This narrative is truly exceptional.
Hare Krishna
thank you Vishakhapriya mataji for sharing this amazing incident. Shows Radhanath maharaj’s uncompromising attitude to extend himself exactly where the need is.
wonderful mood of Radhanath Swami – always wanting to serve and make others happy…
Great gesture only a pure devotee could exhibit.
THANKYOU FOR SHARING SUCH A TOUCHING INCIDENT IT SHOWS THE CARING AND LOVING NATURE OF A PURE DEVOTEE AS RADHANATH MAHARAJ,FOR ALL LIVING ENTITIES.
Maharaj is really very compassionate person.
Heart touching story ! Thank you.
So touching. Really Radhanath Swami knows the language of love.
Maharaj, true Vaishnava doesn’t discriminate, he is benevolent towards all ( ref:’Words fail me—how he shared the distress of that cow! Kneeling down, pressing his cheek against her cheek, rubbing his hands against her soft neck. They shared their feelings through an unknown language, the language of love. And time stood still to watch them converse.’)
Radhanath Swami is filled with an ocean of compassion for every living entity
Maharaj’s heart is soft like butter and that is the hope for people like me.
Thank you Mataji, this description was as vivid as it could be. I could see it happening!
Language of love is greater than any thing else. Consoling a cow with language of love is really so great. All glories to Radhanath Swami.
A true lover of Supreme Lord shows compassion to each and every living entity including pants and animals.
This is very touching story.
Very touching Mataji. Thank you for sharing. Every action of Maharaj proves how compassionate he is to all.
It would not be a exaggeration to say that Radhanath Swami is the personification of love and compassion.
Radhanath swami has a deeply compassinate heart. Thank you for sharing this touching story.
This is easily one of the most touching incident I have ever come across in my life.
One of the most touching incidents of Radhanath Maharaj’s compassion. This is what great souls and a true spiritual mater is made of. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this touchy experience.
Thank you for sharing. very touching to heart