Would Radhanath Swami follow his doctor’s advice? In concern, a group clamored impatiently outside the room, as Dr. Dhalal, accompanied by the president of Radhagopinath Ashram, conversed with Radhanath Swami behind closed doors.
After only five minutes, the doctor and the president emerged out and related what had just transpired. When they had entered Radhanath Swami’s room, they found him lying on the bed—semiconscious. Perhaps—they had concluded—the Swami’s adamancy was a rumor. In such weary health, it was impossibility for the Swami to even fantasize following his robust schedule. After exchanging some pleasantries, however, it was clear—that Radhanath Swami indeed planned to travel fifty miles, on bumpy roads, to Meera Road, suburban Mumbai, that evening; and then discourse to thousands, who aspired for a wholesome spiritual lifestyle. Upon repeated appeals to cancel the evening engagement, Radhanath Swami had spoken out his heart, “If I can’t serve humanity, what is the use of me living?” Still the duo pressed, and Radhanath Swami had finally relented, but with a clause, “If I am unable to walk to the car on my own, I won’t travel.” Given his condition—the two felt—the clause was redundant. He definitely couldn’t walk to his car, and that meant he didn’t travel.
Happily, Dr. Dhalal (who happens to be my husband) and I returned to Meera Road where we stay.
That evening, as we stepped out of Bhaktivedanta Hospital at Meera Road, a green Qualis zoomed by. All of a sudden my husband was thunderstruck. His mouth dropped open and his eyes filled with tears. “Didn’t you see?” he whispered. “It was Radhanath Swami in that car. I saw him hanging forward on his seat belt.” I didn’t believe.
An hour later we were at the pandal erected near Radhagiridhari Temple where Radhanath Swami was scheduled to speak. Now that Radhanath Swami wasn’t coming, who was his replacement, who dared to face the disappointment of the audience? I was in wonder, while my husband was in worry. He was sure Radhanath Swami was behind the stage.
And sure enough, Radhanath Swami walked from behind the stage and spoke a mesmerizing talk for about an hour—as per usual. My husband quietly shared his conclusion with me—that attitudes could indeed help one defy medical logic.
–Vishaka Priya
191 replies on “Radhanath Swami and the Medical Logic”
This shows how mahraj is beyond material limitations.
Such a heart touching experience with Radhanath Swami. Thank you very much for sharing this great experience.
Compassion of a great soul towards suffering humanity!Thank U for sharing such a wonderful experience.
Really very heart touching experience.It shows compassionate nature of great soul.Amazing!
Thank you so much Radhanath Swamiji
Swamiji’s dedication for service to humanity is unparalleled…..very very inspiring
Maharaj is a true saint.
HH Radhanath swami is truly amazing. My obeisances.
Thank you very much for sharing!
HH Radhanath Swami maharaj’s attitude to serve is so amazing!
Thank you very much for sharing this. A true saint only wants to give love of God irrespective of his discomfort.
Haribol…thanks for sharing
All glories to HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj! This must be one of such many incidents which reflect the qualities of great souls.
yes this shows how Maharaj always thinks for all of us. He is true from within. Amazing. Thank you Maharaji.
Shreeniwas Chaudhary.
All glories to Radhanath Swami.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful incident.
Radhanath Swami is purely on a transcendental platform. Nothing can deter him from his service.
Its a great commitment and determination exhibited time and again by HH Radhanath Swami and its indeed a great learning for all of us.
Great souls make great sacrifices for a great cause.
All glories to HH Radhnanath Swami Maharaj!
thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with all of us, haribol, rajesh karia
HHRNSM is so very compassionate that he is always present to benefit to the human society for a better cause despite ill health, haribol, bhakti
This truly is out of the world. Such sacrifice for a selfless cause ! Thank you so much for sharing this incident….
Thank you for sharing
This is really a heart rending incident. It inspires me to perform loving devotional service in difficult circumstances. All glories to Radhanath Maharaj.
Radhanath Swami survives his health due to his will-power. Thank you Maharaj. Our spiritual life is also surviving due to Radhanath Swami’s will.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful instructive incident..
Radhanath Swami defies not only medical logic but the logic of the material world itself!!
Swamiji’s strong Desire to serve made him transcend material limitations.
Thank u so much for sharing such a wonderful and touching incident. Maharaj’s selfless service is inspiring millions of people around the world.HHRM ki jai.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with all of us.All glories to Radhanath swami.
wow what an amazing act of compassion
What an inconceivably strong desire Swamiji has to serve others! Thank you very much for sharing.
All glories to Radhanath Swamiji, whose only desire is to serve all living entities with love and devotion.
It’s heart-melting to read this incident. HH Radhanath Swami life and soul is only to serve the humanity and extend the mercy of the Lord to us. All glories to Him!!!
Hari Bol
Spiritual strength and compassion of spiritually elevated people is beyong imagination
This must be one of such many instances exhibited by Radhanath Swami Maharaj who exemplifies selfless service to others. Thank you for sharing.
This shows how compassionate he is for the people in general. This is the quality of a true Saint and pure devotee of Sri Krishna.
People who have love for God extend themselves so much for the upliftment of others.
Hare Krsna, Thank you very much for this.
YS rohan
Thank you very much for sharing, really Radhanth Swami relishing the higher pleasure on soul platform while serving the humanity by sharing God’s message.All material discomforts cannot stop such pure soul.
Thank u very much for sharing this…. Its an awesome lesson to learn… Thank u so much!!!!
Lot to learn from Radhanath Maharaj, keeping self always behind the care for others.
Selfless service is what Radhanath Swami stands for. Hari bol !!
HH.Radhanath Swamiji is Trancendentalist.The three modes of material nature can’t touch such a saintly pesonality.This is a perfect example and HH.Radhanath Swamiji’s eagerness to serve humanity even at the cost of his life.Thanks for sharing with us.
All Glories! All Glories! All Glories to HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj
Reading this post brought tears to our eyes….such compassion and love HH Radhanath Swami has for everyone. Radhanath Swami’s strength comes from a spiritual platform. He is completely beyond the influence of the material nature. All glories to Radhanath Swami. Thank you for sharing this.
many many thanks for sharing this. All glories to Radhanath swami
Radhanath swami is epitome of compassion and selfless service. Thank you for sharing it was a very heart touching incident. All glories to Radhanath swami.
Really Radhanath Swami has amazing attitude and genuine desire to help one and all.
Really Radhanath Swami has amazing attitude and genuine desire to help one and all.
Radhanath Swami is showing by his personal example on how to extend ourselves for serving others. All of us should take inspiration from this