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Radhanath Swami Expresses a Loving Parent’s Concern

After one successful youth festival, many of us, the resident monks gathered around Radhanath Swami and expressed our joy and gratitude. One of us told him, “You have done a miracle. Today we have a powerful team of teachers of the science of God consciousness at our monastery, all by your training.” Immediately, in a natural voice, filled with the simplicity and devotion that very much characterizes his personality, Radhanath Swami replied, “I am not doing any miracle. I am simply like a cheer leader watching it all happen”.  He then lovingly gazed upon us and smiled, for what appeared a long time. Then again he became grave and said, “Only if there is no tug of war and our monks are free from competition and desire for name and fame, and materialistic ambitions and desires, only then we can be peaceful and happy”. Then again Radhanath Swami smiled and encouraged all of us in our devotional service.

This is a special quality of Radhanath Swami. He becomes very happy when his students do well in their spiritual life. Yet as a loving and guarding father, he becomes alert and repeatedly guards us against falling prey to material motives and ambitions springing from false pride.

–Vraj Vihari

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131 replies on “Radhanath Swami Expresses a Loving Parent’s Concern”

This is a special quality of Radhanath Swami. He becomes very happy when his students do well in their spiritual life

Yes, I am ever grateful to Radhanath Swami Maharaj for keeping me ever alert for potential dangers to my spiritual life.

Radhanath Swami always caring, protecting, loving and constantly guiding and cautioning us so that we will not fall victims of negative qualities. This nature of Radhanath Swami is very unique and is most natural of a pure devotee.

Maharaj is so sensitive and considers all the finer aspects which usually go unnoticed!!

Radhanath Swami, just like a true father, expresses both love and concern. Many years back, one disciple sent Maharaj a loving gift on father’s day. It was a watch. Maharaj lovingly kept it with him and showed it to many disciples as an appreciation for the disciple who gave the gift. Radhanath Swami is the best father.

Maharajah knows the power of illusory energy, it can creep in our mind and heart anytime. Maharajah although happy with the success of his disciple, lovingly cautions them the power of Maya.

Radhanath Swami is always very wise with words & takes good care of all his disciples like a true Godfather.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful story about Radhanath swami. This is very instructive for all of us so that we strive for becoming free from the desire for name and fame, and materialistic ambitions and desires.
Thanks to Radhanath swami for this lesson 🙂

Thank u very much for repeatedly sharing with us such nice & instructive experiences with Radhanath Swami.

Nice one. Radhanath Swami is always loving and encouraging his followers. Thanks for sharing

Complacency is most dangerous in spiritual life – but if we hear Radhanath Swami regularly there is no danger of catching that disease.

This is not an easy thing to remain unattached to the name/fame for the activities we perform. Radhanath Swami is such a humble and simple saint, that he would not like to take any credits for whatever he does.

It’s such a wonderful mentoring quality Radhanath Swami has. He keeps encouraging and congratualating at the same time makes sure to guard his students against bad qualities.

Only if there is no tug of war and our monks are free from competition and desire for name and fame, and materialistic ambitions and desires, only then we can be peaceful and happy” – Radhanath Swami

Yes, Radhanath Swami is expert in guarding against complacency which automatically follows success. This is one of the main reasons for his glorious success in creating a spiritual revolution in the hearts of misdirected modern man.

Maharaj is very quick to indicate how pride can be detrimental to spiritual life.Maharaj’s messages are worth remembering for a spiritual practitioner.

Maharaj is a highly spirutally qualified person yet he is very simple and pure in his heart and is always happy to serve his devotees well, haribol, bhakti

Radhanath Swami is a true parent for thousands of his followers, always giving out corrction and encouragement as is appropriate. This is why his followers are flourishing in all spheres of life.

That is the actual achievement of any person in a responsible position who believes in he progress of his sub-ordinates as the source of one’s joy. HH Radhanath Swami precisely is demonstrating that quality through his own actions.

“Only if there is no tug of war and our monks are free from competition and desire for name and fame, and materialistic ambitions and desires, only then we can be peaceful and happy”. By Maharaj

Radhanath Swami at all stages alerts his disciples about the poison for fame and prestige. Its the most powerful enemy for everyone on the spiritual path. A very important lesson indeed.

As a spiritual guide Radhanath Swami is always keen in guiding his students against dangers in practicing bhakti yoga.