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The Unforgettable Dimly Lit Night

Radhanath Swami – The Unforgettable Dimly Lit Night

An unforgettable night! It was pitch dark except for the faint light that shimmered from the crescent moon and the stars above. I felt real love touch my heart and I cried; I looked around and discovered more crying faces. Radhanath Swami’s devotional singing, having filled the silent skies, was now slowly seeping into our hearts.

We, numbering around three thousand, were seated at the holy spot of Man Mandir, Barsana, a place whose description also appears in Radhanath Swami’s autobiography, The Journey Home. It’s a favorite spot of pilgrimage for Radhanath Swami and his followers alike.

Amidst that soul touching experience, it all of a sudden dawned on me that I was crying after ten years. I was habituated to killing my sentiments with alcohol and drugs, for I had concluded that sentiments always culminate in misery: whenever I had nurtured loving sentiments towards someone, I had eventually suffered the misery of a broken heart.

But now, when Radhanath Swami tapped into my sentiments again, I didn’t want to restrain them. Through his song, I was able to channelize my sentiments to love God, and God is someone who never breaks anyone’s heart.

– Rippon

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170 replies on “The Unforgettable Dimly Lit Night”

This is another example of how Radhanath Swami has touches the heart of people who come in his association. Radhanath Swami’s heart is full of divinity and that what he shares with anyone who comes in his contact.

Very nice and perfect realization one gets in association of Maharaj…….

Thanks for this post.

Thank you prabhu for sharing such a heart touching incident from your own life. Really, HH Radhanath Swami knows how to free-up people like us and connec to Lord Sri Krishna.

Thank you prabhu for sharing such a heart touching incident from your own life. Really, HH Radhanath Swami knows how to free-up people like us and connect to Lord Sri Krishna.

I have never been fortunate enough like the other devotees to have a personal experience with Maharaj.

Thank you for sharing this. Only a genuine spiritual person like Radhanath Swami can bring about such emotions. Radhanath Swami is a true saint in today’s world.

Very nice – only a true and genuine person like Radhanath Swami can do this. Radhsnath swami has so much love in his heart that it has to spread.

AGTP & to our guru maharaj, His Holiness Radhanath Swami is truly a touchstone who inspired you , me and lot of our godbrothers to come in contact with The Supreme Personality of Godhead,Sri Krishna in a very simple way by his enchanting and soul awakening classes and discourses, and also by sharing his life’s very eye opening episodes and experiences, thanks to you and to my guru maharaj, hari bol,

Radhanath Swami touches a distinct chord in all of us through his sincerety & genuine compassion & endeavour in alleviating our miseries.

From teachings of Bhagavad Gita one can see that someone who loves God, loves every living entity, is always eager for their welfare, is eager to connect everyone to God – who can help anyone better?

This has been the compassionate life of Radhanath Swami – dedicated to connceting others to love of God…

nicely worded.. especially the last line is very very true… actually its said although it appears that God might have boken our heart.. but he never ever breaks.. any blow that comes by mercy of God is just an opportunity to streghten the heart and never ever an impact that will break it.. And do wait for the future rosy touch that will also come and fill your same heart with millions of tears

I think Maan Mandir Radhanath Swami’s favorite places. I have also experienced that Radhanath Maharaj’s Kirtans in Maan Mandir are out of the world. It’s a amazing place too. Thanks for sharing this.

Vishvesh

Thanks Rippon for sharing such a heart touching story. Infact, I was reading one of the transcripts of a recent lecture by Radhanath Swami and the same thing happened to me – I cried tears of joy. Earlier, I wondered, “How can anyone cry tears of joy?”. Thank you dearest Radhanath Swami, for telling my heart what real love is – love of God

Thanks a lot prabhu. HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj’s every act touches heart and a lesson of humility.

This is a an clear example how HH Radhanath Maharajs pure heart can be percieved. One with pure heart only can distribute the love of God.

I can identify with Rippon’s views, specially with our experiences in Mumbai city making us hardened and de-sensitized. I have been to Barsana, Man Mandir, and it is truly a place not in this world.

It is said ..”Only one who has krsna can give krsna..” This is just the perfect example… Thank you for sharing this experience!!

Thanks for sharing. Sincerely appreciate your honest feelings and realizations.
Radhanath Swami is an ocean of emotions and realizations, And his writings help us in purifying ourselves. Especially in his book “The Journey Home” – Its a master piece. MUST READ.

I find this experience very touching!Just imagine how busy and stressed our lifstyles have become that we have no time for small but important things in life. We constantly engage in as mentioned above “killing our own sentiments” and forget our important connections to happiness and bliss.Thank you Radhanath Swami!

This is another example of Radhanath Swami’s compassion. Thank you very much for sharing.

A person cries either when he is extremely happy or sad.Your tears of joy seem to be gratitude towards someone who has helped you a lot in life.

All Glories to H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj.

Thanks for sharing your experience Prabhu.

Hari Hari.

All Glories to H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj.

THanks for sharing your experience Prabhuji

Hari Hari

This exp portrays that hoe the vedic hymes heard from a person of such pure heart and divinity relieves u from all the worries and makes your heart feel lighter

The realizations of this person shows the real power of association of this saintly person called Radhanath Swami.

Thank you for sharing your experience. It is wonderful to see so many people being transformed by Radhanath Swami. He is a true spiritual guru.

Radhanath swami has a power in his singing.His singing can change the hearts of all.Thank you for sharing this story

This is how words/songs/voice of great people like Radhanath Swami touch hearts of everyone.

Radhanath Maharaj’s Kirtan are transcedental and no doubt it can touch anyones heart and inspires towards real purpose of life…

i think swamiji is doing a good job in trying toi spread the message of love and peace but what are his other practical contributions?

What an awesome and heart touching experience you had. I am sincerely looking forward for such a genuine cry for the Lord.

Thanks a lot for good realization. Many things of this world break one’s heart if not obtained, but unseen God never breaks any one’s heart if surrendered.
Hari Bol.

its true that every body is looking for happiness and love. Its not the story of Rippon, but every one of us are lost in this material world with grossly routine works. Its this kind of solace we all are in need. Thank You Radhanath maharaj.

Only pure devotee can change the heart of others and bring them to Krsna Consciousness, It is understood from Srimad Bhagwatam, that association of pure devotees helps one to advance in devotion, so it is always said to be in association of pure soul. Thank you prabuji for sharing this experience with all of us. Jaya Gurudeva!!