My hand shot up, triggered by Radhanath Swami’s utterance, “Any questions?” He had just ended his hour long discourse and now sought to help out his audience with any clarifications. Unlike the vast majority around, I was new and knew little of spirituality. Yet, my eagerness to know more knew no bounds, and was already well known for my appetite to know more.
No sooner had I raised my hand than a silence fell in the audience. I could hear the audience think, “Oh no! It’s him again, with yet another of those basic and foolish questions.” I sympathized with them for what they felt was justified, and I appreciated their tolerance, for they never had translated those feelings into words or action. But my hunger for spirituality made me feel helpless. Yet, I also felt a little jittery, and I looked up at Radhanath Swami.
Then came a touching experience. I saw Radhanath Swami read my mind and he reassured me with gentle eyes. With the affection of a loving father, he slightly jerked his head, gesturing me to speak out.
Now, years later, recalling this incident and many other similar one’s, my mind seeks to confess: perhaps the warmth I felt in Radhanath Swami’s affection convinced me more about spirituality than the philosophy itself.
152 replies on “My Questions”
Maharaj’s warmth and care can put anybody at ease. Hari hari
Asking a question to Radhanath Swami is like asking a druggist for a specific drug. Radhanath Swami as a spiritual mentor is precisely acting like a druggist in the medical store of revealed scriptures who precisely knows which particular medicine is required by the customer so that he/she may get cured at the earliest provided the seeker take the medicine
Maharaj is very compassionate. Thanks for sharing this experience.
I have not yet asked a single question to him, in lecture. I am still thinking of what is that most important question which i can ask him.
Very True ! More than philosophy its the attitude & behavior which wins our heart & Radhanath Swami very expertly wins the heart of everyone!
Yes, very true. Guru can read our minds.
Asking a question to Radhanath Swami is like taking a dip in the Ganges ,he is ever so keen to answer them and the answers are not based on personal opinions ,they are based on shastra’s one is cleansed thoroughly by the answers and add to it the mood of compassion which he carries it penetrates right to the core of ones heart
Radhanath Swami is so personal in his approach with everyone, that one immediately feels the warmth of a loving father. That is because he is truly concerned for the welfare of each individual. All glories!
Very nice. The encouragement offered by Radhanath swami, even by a gentle smile surpasses all doubts & skepticism. Thanks.
Compassion is key to preaching.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj is truly compassionate to all.
Maharaj has the ability to read what is going on in our mind and he reciprocates exactly.
Yes..Radhanth Swami’s affection just goes deep in the heart….!!
No matter what may be the situation, Radhanath Swami always inspires and encourages others.
Radhanath Swami never belittles anyone. He shows a lot of warmth & affection for everyone, and more so for someone who genuinely wants to tread the spiritual path but is facing some doubts or problems.
It shows the purity of Radhanath Swami
It is said, “People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care”
Radhanath Swami is genuinely concerned about people and tries to clarify their doubts to their uo\tmost satisfaction.
Radhanath Swami has always been giving warmth to all of us.
Radhanath Swami can look through ones heart. He is saargrahi.
radhanath swami is very naturally compassionate to ocmfort his audience even before they get into clear their doubts,
radhanath swami is very clear in removing the doubts of his audience who raises a question for his spiritual progress,
true expression of a father who clears his childs doubts even before the child asks the questions, by making him feel at home,
Such a wonderful experience with maharaj ..thnks for sharing
Maharaj can really read our mind & heart, Thanks for sharing.
Radhanath Swami Maharaja appreciates the spiritual spark in all and fans it.
Maharaj is so affectionate just as a father is to his son.
It is not light but warmth that is most needed in this world for it is of cold that people die and not of darkness & it is the warmth of HH Radhanath Swami’s unique persona that touches one the most.
Very nice. Radhanath Swami is so compassionate and caring.
I have had a very profound intriguing experience several times in Radhanath Swami’s lectures that I come to his lecture with some sort of doubt and somehow my question is answered in his lecture. I actually never had to ask him any question personally and his lecture dispels the darkness of my heart as if he is speaking to me directly….
I have had a very profound and intriguing experience several times when I attend Radhanath Swami’s lecture. I come with a particular doubt in mind and sit in his lecture and I find him as if directly talking to me clearing my doubt. Amazing….
Yes Maharaj is our Father ..he is so compassionate read out everything in our mind and act accordingly. My koti koti dandvat & pranam to Maharaj..
A pure devotee of the Lord, like Srila Radhanath Swami Maharaj, is the personification of all transcendental qualities. The compassion that such great souls show towards all living entities is beyond comparison. Anyone who comes in contact with Maharaj, will immediately experience the warmth of his kindness and affection. Thank you so much for sharing this beauiful incident!!
True in my life too. The care and love showered by devotees inspired me to take up to spirituality. Thanks Prabhuji.
i like this.
thanks a lot
Radhanath Swami Maharaj is the ocean of love and compassion. Thanks for sharing your heart.
A moment of warm and compassionate association of a pure devotee like HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj can change our lives and can bring in our most sublime nature as spirit souls.
What ever question comes in my mind it is answered by lecturer Of Radhanath Swamy by itself.
This kind of moments are such that one can remember them for years even though outwardly nothing seems to have happened
Thanks for sharing
HH Radhanath Swami is always considerate. Its one of the great qulaity of Radhanath Swami that any one can be comfortable and approachable.
HH Radhanath Swami is always considerate. Its one of the great qulaity of Radhanath Swami that any one can be comfortable and approachable. thank you for sharing.
Most of us are here because of guru maharaj and his mercy. If we can have strong faith in the words of guru, it will automatically lead to strong faith in Krishna!
Sweet!
Radhanath Swami is very compassionate soul. He extends himself in spite many inconveniences!!!
Radhanath Swami’s discourses addresses the various facets of spirituality in relation to our current occupation & situation. If we have a receptive mind, then all our questions will get answered.
Spritual master the external manifestation of super soul. He reciprocates accordingly. Thanks for sharing.
Generally in this world as one goes higher he looses his sensitivity. But Radhanath Swami is even more sensitive inspite of being so famous.
Thanks for sharing.
I am trying to visualise this:
“With the affection of a loving father, he slightly jerked his head, gesturing me to speak out”.
How encourgaing, caring, loving, compassionate that gesture is !!!
Moral of this article = Bhakti > Jnana. (Love & warmth > Philosophy & knowledge)