This happened in 2000. My daughter, age six, played with her friends in the courtyard of Radhgopinath Temple, while my wife and I socialized in a nearby garden. Radhanath Swami, while passing through the courtyard, stepped right in front of my daughter. His face radiating a smile, and his fingers pointing to her, he announced to no one in particular, “She is my friend.” Then he walked away.
My little daughter felt assured that Radhanath Swami knew her and loved her. Her confidence in that relationship wouldn’t diminish, despite any second interaction with him, for years. My wife and I were amused by her childish innocence, “Radhanath Swami might have passed that remark to thousands just to make them feel good. How could he know all of them, let alone love all of them?!” But we didn’t have the heart to disappoint her.
In 2010, one Sunday, my daughter, now sixteen, talked with her friends in the courtyard of Radhagopinath Temple, while my wife and I socialized in the nearby garden. Radhanath Swami, while passing through the courtyard, stepped right in front of my daughter. His face radiating a smile, and his fingers pointing to her, he announced to no one in particular, “She is my friend.” Then he walked away.
Now, even we felt assured that Radhanath Swami knew our daughter and loved her. How unambiguously had he conveyed the feelings of his heart to a child, through just a little interaction! And how wonderfully was the truth of that relationship revealed to us today!
– Rajendra Kumar mahadev pujari
129 replies on “Radhanath Swami While Walking Through the Courtyard…”
All Glories To H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaj
Maharaj Has his own ways of dealing with devotees which are unexplicable, and it just doesnt need any explanation. We should be simply grateful that we are on the right path under the most able guidance.
Hare Krishna
Radhanath Maharaj does not say anything just for the sake of saying it. He really means it.
Very nice, Yes, Radhanath Swami Maharaj meant what he says. Thank you for sharing such a nice incident.
Anyone who meets Maharaj once feels Maharaj is a part of his life. Great sharing….thanks
Radhanth Swami speaks the language of the heart; many times we may not be immediately comprehend, however over years we understand the deep significance, compassion and love behind his statements
Radhanath Swami is so personal in his dealings.
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Thankyou for sharing this wonderful incident.
A wonderful and very touching story. Radhanath Swami never speaks anything what he dones’t mean.
I heard another incidence when Maharaj remember the name of one devotee’ son after 16 years, only after one brief interaction.
Maharaj ki jai.
Jai
This incident so wonderfully illustrates Radhanath Swami’s sweet nature and love for devotees.
What I really like about Maharaj is that he is so personal. He makes us feel so special even if we may be very insignificant in front of him.
Every person who comes in contact with Maharaj feels that Maharaj genuinely likes him/her and cares for them. This is the feeling we get because it is actually like that. Maharaj is the ever well-wisher of all.
Thank for sharing ….i dont have any words to say because maharaj is great…i am not qualified to comment on him…
Maharaj’s loving nature is endearing to one & all
Thanks for sharing nice experience. I am amazed by the caring nature of Radhnath maharaj and rememebering the details to such minute level.
Whatever Radhanath Swami speaks it comes directly from his heart & therefore leaves a long lasting impression on the hearts of all beings who come in contact with him.
Radhanath Swami has this amazing quality of interacting with his disciples…..this simplicity of his is hte key to success of such a huge & powerful congregation
This intereaction is very very mystical and very unique. A child’s heart is very very perceptive and no one can deceive a child at least in regard to love and care. Radhanath Maharaj definitley connects wiht the soul of the person and it is not just a superficial thing. We can definitely see this.
That’s a unique and special interaction.
Radhanath Swami was probably talking to Sri Sri RadhaGopinathji! There’s definitely something special here!!
Great. Thanks for sharing this.
Such a beautiful story 🙂
What a wonderful experience with Radhanath swami. Radhanath swami speaks the language of the soul called LOVE
What a wonderful experience with Radhanath swami. Radhanath swami speaks the language of the soul called LOVE in his interactions.
Radhanath Swami has very sweet relationships with each member of Radha Gopinath spiritual community as an extended family
So sweet
excellent pastime. Radhanath Swami once said that he still remembers was sitting where in which lecture, that was delivered 15 – 20 years ago. His memory is amazingly sharp
so touching! Thanks for sharing this.
Radhanath Swami radiates love of God to whomever he meets, and children are the best receptacles because of their non-duplicity and innonence.
Wonderful experiance with Radhanath Swami maharaj, Thank you very much for sharing. Radhanath Swami won’t speak from lips, he speaks from his heart so that he remembers each and every minute details of each and every relationship.
Radhanath swami loves kids as they are pure and innocent.
All Glories to Maharaj.
He is so special that he makes everyone feel completely secure in his shelter bu his unique way of dealings.
Amazing reciprocations!
Radhanath Maharaj has this special ability to reciprocate very nicely and appropriately with every individual.
The way Radhanath Swami Maharaj deals with the devotees in a very personal and affectionate way is really so amazing!!! It points out how much love really he has for all.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj’s loving and very unique way of dealing with the people is quite amazing!!
Many have experienced this . Age is not the bar when Radhanath Swami interact. be it Six ,Sixteen ,Sixty or lately my mother at the age of eighty Six experinced the same.
Radhanath Swami is a unique personality in his each and every dealing and mainly because of his love & care, he captures the heart of everyone. Jai Gurudev!!!
Radhanath Maharaj is eternal friend of all living entity.When he says that he/she is my friend that means he really means it.That is the purity of his heart.Thank you for sharing this pastimes.
Not only with words but even with just looks he can convey his love,compassion, and one feels he is related to him.
Thanks a lot for sharing this wonderful story. Radhanath Swami Maharaj is a true friend of all.
Radhanath swami has a terrific memory.
All glories to Radhanth Swami whose love and compassion has no limits.
Radhanath Swami’s simple heart – can make friends with a child to an old person. He is a true friend and father.
Those deep and penetrating glances of HH Radhanath Swami exuding warmth and love ensures each and every individual whom he glances upon of the ocean of the Divine love of Godhead which HH Radhanath Swami has in his heart…
thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience…maharaj neveer fails to reciprocate the love of any devotee…
Wow its so inspiring, such a wonderful and sweet pastime!
such sweet interactions 🙂 just love it.
Wow! Such a lovely incidence!!! Even I would like to be a friend of Radhanath Swami…..
thank you for sharing