Gloom lurked in the silence between us, as Radhanath Swami and I sat facing each other, pondering, “What action to take?” His student, whom I also knew well, had grossly blundered, adversely affecting many lives. Now we expected her here, at any moment. In fixing an appointment with Radhanath Swami, either she was daring, or she had no qualms about her blunder.
Radhanath Swami broke the silence. “What should I tell her?”
Disgust stirred in my chest as I whispered, “You should not meet her.”
“That might be your approach. My love, however, is eternal. Even if one commits the most gruesome crime, my love for that person will not terminate, not even change. ” Radhanath Swami, narrowing his eyes, continued, “But then, that love I express in a different way.”
Just then, the lady entered with her parents. After thoroughly scolding her, Radhanath Swami concluded, “Until you genuinely repent for your mistakes, the doors of our Radhagopinath temple will remain closed for you. You won’t be allowed to participate in any of the temple festivals.” The meeting ended.
Four years passed. One day, when I met Radhanath Swami in the temple corridor, he spoke of a phone call from the lady’s parents. They had conveyed to him the heart-felt repentance of their daughter. Radhanath Swami asked me, “Should we allow her to come to the temple now?”
“You please decide.”
“I think we should allow her now,” Radhanath Swami declared.
In that scolding she received from Radhanath Swami, if the lady had felt anything but love, perhaps she would never even
think of returning.
133 replies on “Radhanath Swami’s Approach”
Great Souls like Radhanath swami even when chastise, in the heart have genuine love for the betterment. As we heard many times from Radhanath swami about the great historic events where in the great souls externally appeared to be cursing, but that will result in the ultimate benefit of the affected party.
great souls like that of radhanath swami,sometimes behave harshly for better progress of their loved ones, completely filled with lots of compassion and love,
“Hate the sin. Not the sinner” is easy said than done. Herein Radhanath Swami has shown how he practised it. He really sees one at the level of the soul, that he connects to the Super soul.
wonderful
another example of Maharaj’s caring nature. Thnaks for sharing.
The love of Radhanath Swami has no bounds. Thank you very much for sharing this aspect of the personality of Radhanath Swami.
inspiring article
This article shows how the great souls have love for everyone even when they commit blunder. But only the form of the love changes just for the benefit of the disciple. Radhanath Swami is such a pure and great soul. I am so fortunate to have his association through his Vani.
Radhanath Swami’s love towards others won’t terminate, because the Love of God is flowing through him.
This demonstrates a live example of Radhanath swami’s compassion and love
Thanks for sharing.
Yes, genuine love and concern do sometimes come, or rather need to come, in unpleasant form But Radhanath Swami’s love is always evident even in his scoldings
Radhanath Swami has genuine love and knows what is best for everyone.
Sometimes harshness is necessary for spiritual progress.
whenever we interact with Radhanath Swami, we can experience the love flowing through him. He can convey disapproval and love simultaneously with just a glance: disapproval of the action and love for the person. It is an attribute which only advanced souls like Radhanath Swami exhibit. Haribol.
It takes a saint to do that, what Radhanath Swami did in here. Only a pure soul can cause such a change of heart even through an apparent scolding.
I never thought Maharaj would say that but looks like he did so to benefit this person.
HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj has great compassion for everybody. Even, chastisement from great personalities like him is a blessing in disguise. It is only a matter of time that we realize what was the blessing hidden in chastisement. Scriptures are full of such wonderful pastimes.
Pure devotees of the Lord like Radhanath Swami can only give love, even when they chastise or scold. Just as sugar candy is sweet, whether tasted from any side, similarly, all aspects of Radhanath Swami’s personality are sweet.
Radhanath Swami’s purity and compassion makes his motives above reproach, allowing him to act in the best interests of the person, even if that person may not initially be happy with the decision.
this is what is mercy
Mercy of the great personalities may flow in a very loving way or with a heavy punishment. But afterall its a mercy, just accept it even if its a heavy punishment because ultimately it is for our benefit.
Thank u for sharing this wonderful mood of Radhanath Swami with all of us.
Radhanath Swami is like a true father to all living entities. Radhanath Swami wants to give the ultimate benefit, the love of God to all the living entities.
Maharaj’s is truely very compassionate. Thanks for sharing this experience.
Hari Bol
What a difficult task it is to be a genuine spiritual leader. Even the scolding has to be with utmost love.
Radhanath Swami’s selfless and caring mood is so apparent that even when somebody receives a chastisement, they know that it is for their own benefit.
Radhanath Swami is very merciful everyone who takes to Krishna consciousness goes through some challenges During childhood we must have fallen several times while trying to walk and mother must have picked us up not letting us down without further hope. Radhanath Swamis heart is of a mother who really cares from the heart.
HHRM love for one is the true love of God, it can never change, bhakti
just inspirational, the quality of selfless love that HHRM has for everyone, thanks for sharing, rajesh karia
Scolding a person ,out of pure love and compassion-only a saintly person like Radhanath Swami can do it.
Radhanath swami teaches with his example that real love is selfless caring.
How merciful Maharaj is!! Thank you for sharing!!
Radhanath Swami is a real well wisher of all the people
As we see here, exalted personalities like Radhanath Swami, hate the disease and not the diseased – so their love for that person never changes just like that of God. However to correct the person they even chastise out of love, which does not break or depress, but helps that person to gain strength to reform.
When you genuinely love somebody, it reflects back. That is what Radhanath Swami Maharaj does with everybody.
hate the sin not the sinner. this example truly exemplifies this adage
It clearly shows that how Radhanath Swami cares and love for each and everyone. He is really an humble personified. Also yes, the Chatise of Guru is for our good only
HH Radhanath Maharaj is down to earth and practical in his dealings with devotees. Chastisement from Guru Maharaj is to be taken as Lord’s causeless mercy.
Radhanath Swami has a very big heart….he sees beyond mundane thinking……he knows that souls in this material world can make mistakes, but to forgive them & rectify them needs a broader vision…..
Radhanath Swami Maharaj is just like a father!
Everything that Radhanath Swami does is motivated only by love and compassion and people can see this in their relationship with him.
Radhanath Swami is an eternal loving father to all his students and knows exactly the ways of dealing with everyone, because he genuinely feels for one and all.
Very inspiring article!
Compasssion from great souls may keep in different ways. But whether we like it or not, it purifies. us.
Radhanath Swami is very compassionate & forgiving like a loving father. And he always thinks about the welfare of others.
Thank you far sharing. A pure devotee of the Lord always care for the neterment of other living beings.
thank you for sharing this. What to tell about maharaj. He is great….
Radhanath Swami knows how to bring best out of everyone whaterver may be the situation. Thanks for sharing.
reprimand is an act of passion. Thank you maharaj