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Discipleship under Radhanath Swami

The need to accept discipleship of an enlightened guru is emphasized both by tradition and by the words of the scriptures. Yet, this step on the spiritual sojourn turns out to be a squirmy one for many. The difficulty arises due to ominous thoughts of loss of freedom. Haven’t you heard of grisly tales where disciples where punished by their masters for being disobedient?

Here I narrate my tale. Long time ago, I was afflicted by what I thought was bronchitis. My hacking cough pained me, but what pained me all the more was the thought that I caused disturbance to my monastery-mates at the Radhagopinath Ashram. None of them, in reality, expressed any sour feelings to me; on the other hand they were all very sympathetic and brought many doctors to help me out. Various medicines were tried, but all turned out to be vain.

They say, when everything fails, the guru gets on the case. Radhanath Swami arranged for my appointment with a top doctor of Mumbai. And alongside came Radhanath Swami’s stern order—that after the appointment with the doctor, I report to him the outcome of my medical examinations.

The medical report, when it came out, shocked me. I had Tuberculosis. My mind reeling with thoughts of months wasted on a hospital bed, I took the long bus ride back to the Ashram. In about an hour, I was standing dutifully before my guru, to give him the report.

“The report says I have…” I mumbled.

“Tuberculosis,” Radhanath Swami completed my sentence.

Mystified and mouth agape, my breath stopped.

“What is higher? The obedience of a disciple or the love of a guru?” he queried.

“The love of the guru,” I replied.

“My love for you couldn’t wait for your obedience. I rung up the clinic sometime ago and I already know your medical report,” Radhanath Swami said with an air of concern.

–Kiran Soni

 

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225 replies on “Discipleship under Radhanath Swami”

This shows that Swamiji has desciplined head like a father and loving heart of a mother. Perfect combo..What more should one expect from a spiritual father?? All sincere seekers of spirituality should just follow teachings of such genuine spiritual leaders.

WOnderful !

I don’t know how to express my feeling ..towards this incedent. In one way I am sorry for your illhealth/ TB. Another way you are so fortunate that you have tasted real Love of HH Radhanath swami Lordship.

Thank you so much for sharing wonderful and very inspiring experience. !

haribol!!!!!its so heart touching!!!Guru’s love towards a disciple is clearly understood from this pastime…All glories to such a loving guru HH Radhanath swami.

This story only reveals that Radhanath Swami is super human. He doesnt ignore the basic aspects on a bodily platform – in the name of “renunciation”.

What a wonderful experience……Swamiji is the most expert leader, his life is really exemplary for a perfect Guru……

Heart changing experience. You are so fortunate to be disciple of HH Radhanath Swami. Thank you for sharing.

many thanks for sharing. It’s heart touching to see the love that Radhanath swami has for his students.

Thank you very very much for sharing this wonderful incidence.It is really heart touching incident which clearly shows how much Maharaj loves & cares for His disciples.All glories to HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj.

All glories to H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaji. Such a heart touching incident that shows how Guru takes care of his disciples internally and externally.Thank you so much for sharing.

very sweet exchange of love, you are very blessed to directly receive and relish this love. Hari Bol

This was really very touching, Radhanath Swami’ s concern is something which is very rare to find in this world today. All Glories to him. Thank you for sharing.

Very touching incident. What could I say about Maharaj’s love and care of his disciples and others who is under his shelter?

The love of the guru is indeed the greatest. Where else could we find such love and concern?

Maharaj always tells “We must not try to impress but love people.”

Maharaj not only loves his disciples but all the people of this world. That is the heart of a Vaishnava. Maharaj always lives by what Srila Prabhupada taught. Therefore, he is an acharya. HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj ki jai!

Guru, representative of Krishna, possessed of His mercy, distributes that mercy to all. All glories to Radhantha Swami.

Radhanath Swami love for his devotees is really amazing. very nice. thanks for sharing

Very lucky to be the association of devotees in a temple which is built by Radhanath Maharaj..

Simply wonderful incident! It shows the absolute selfless nature of a saintly person, Thanks for sharing!

Very touching & inspiring incident.His love & concern for every devotee is so genuine.HHRM ki jai.

This is very touchy incident and we can really feel the deep love of HH Radhanath Swami for his disciples. And who does not want to be obedient to such a lovely person like HH Radhanath Swami.

This is so touching. I know the extent of love that Radhanath Swami has for his disciples cannot be measured. This is just one such experience. He is an ocean of love and compassion.

Reading this post brought tears to my eyes……thank you for sharing this. HH Radhanath Swami is indeed the personification of love.

sounds like a simple receprocation, but there is a deeper exchange of genuine concern with love. Radhanath Swamis love is all about care and concern, a person who experinces this is simply overwhelemed

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