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Radhanath Swami, the cow and the white Ambassador

‘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

 

 

 

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159 replies on “Radhanath Swami, the cow and the white Ambassador”

It touches the heart so muc. Radhanath swami has so much love for all living entities and esp the cows.

Next time I see a cow, it will never be the same again! Thanks to Radhanath Swami!

Radhanath Swami always seeing everyone as a soul who are eternal parts and parcel of the Lord(Krishna).

Hare Krishna! such a wonderful incident.. we need to learn so many things from HH Radhanath Swami. Thank you maharaj!

No one measure the softness of Radhanath Swamiji’s heart…..very nice article…..

Radhanath Swami is such a sensitive man, not just to human beings but to all living beings. This is the trait of a great devotee of Lord

Radhanath Swami shared the distress of that cow! Kneeling down, pressing his cheek against her cheek, rubbing his hands against her soft neck.

This is true love and compassion which can be expressed only by purest of the souls like Radhanath Swami

Radhanath swami gave great relief to mother cow. this is what she wanted (i feel). yesterday i just came from badrinath yatra with small group of devotees i can imagine the scene described above in my mind it is very touching to my heart.

This is a very emotionally intense account of Radhanath Swami’ soft and tender heart.

H.H.Radhanath swami can understand the language of love whether it is human being or any living entites.

Very touching! Maharaj’s compassion knew no bounds and burst out in genuine affection due to his being a great soul.

Who say animal doesn’t have heart? They have wonderful love but we can express by words but these animals can express in different way. We fail to understand their feeling and people are sending them in slaughter house for their enjoyment. We have to be one to understand one.

Very touching to the heart.the compassion in the heart of Maharaj can be seen by this incident.
Thank you very much for sharing

What a touching incident !Radhanath Swami’s heart is an unlimited ocean of love & compassion.

In today’s fast paced world, any person wouldn’t care to stop by in case his vehicle hits humans, what to speak if he hits an animal.
In contrast to this, Radhanath Swami stops by to share his love & care for the cow whose calf was hit by someone else. Its very rightly said in the vedic scriptures that only a pure hearted soul can have equal vision for all living beings.
Thank you for sharing.

So compassionate !

HH Radhanath swami maharaj personified Love and compassion.

BG teach us that Mahatmas look, every jivatma on the same level. Here is Great soul practically exhibiting.

HH Radhanath swami maharaj is real acharya.

All Glories to HH Radhanath swami maharaj.

Thank you so much Mataji for sharing wonderful experience.

Thanks for sharing this most compassionate and touching story with HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj.

Heart of a pure devotee like Radhanath Swamiji is like a Navneet(butter).Butter is the most soft among soft things.In vedic civilization cow is our mother.Swamiji’s feeling indicates his highest respect for mother cow.Thank you very much for sharing with us.

A heart-touching story with Radhanath Swami. Thanks a lot for sharing it.

This story shows how Radhanath Swami thoughts indicate the compassion and respect for every living entities. All glories to H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaji.

this pastime brought tears in this stone hearted person. thank u mataji.

excellent this was!!!! So heart touching!!!Thank u Maharaj!! Thank u very very very much!!!!

Cows are very dear to Lord Krishna. Radhanath Swami is a great devotee of Lord Krishna. No doubt he loves cow. Otherwise, who will bother to stop the car on the road and express love for a cow. This very touching

Thank you vishakha mataji for sharing this beautiful pastime with me. In a race to run ahead of everyone we become insensitive to the feelings of others. But a pure devotee like Guru maharaj understands the pain of others and pauses to give that love which soothe all the pain away. All glories to Radhanath swami.

Very heart touching experience !

Thank you so much for sharing us.

All Glories to HH Radhanath swami maharaj

Only such a noble and pure soul can see another soul and converse with it in the language of love, be it a human or an animal. Long live the messages of love and compassion we receive through HH Radhanath Swami’s day-to-day experiences.

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