When I retired as the University Head of the Department of Chemistry, Bombay University, the sixty-odd research students I had guided during my career arranged for a one day symposium in my honor. For me, it was the second biggest occasion of the year, next only to the ceremony wherein I was awarded as the best university teacher for the entire state of Maharashtra.
On the scheduled day, I found myself sharing the stage with scientists, Vice Chancellors of Universities and many other dignitaries. The loudspeakers thundered my name, announcing my glories, but my mind drifted elsewhere. I could hear it whisper, “How wonderful it would be if Radhanath Swami were here.” I had invited him for the occasion, but he hadn’t turned up.
That weekend I met Radhanath Swami at the temple. His visage conveying both apology and concern, his words spoke out his heart. “If I had come for the symposium, you would have qualms about even sitting on stage. You would be discomforted all through the event, with me, your teacher, looking up at you from amongst the audience.”
Knowing my orthodox cultural background, he had rightly forethought of my dilemma and had thus avoided the situation by his absence. He had dived deep below the surface of superficial norms to avoid any discomfort to my mind. And in the process, though his concern, he comforted my heart.
— Dr. Bhaskar Hosangadi
141 replies on “Radhanath Swami Forethought of my Dilemma”
Dr. Bhaskarji, only you could think like this.. You are humble at the root of your existence!!!
Very inspiring.
wonderful
How thoughtful of Radhanath Swami
So thoughtful
I liked the sensitivity shown by HH Radhanath Swami. Wonderful thought process and very inspiring how HH Radhanath Swami deals so sensitively with people.
Very thoughtful!
though born and raised in a western setup how is it possible for him to think like a indian and that too supposedly from an orthodox background. he truly can read your mind.
thank you very much.
H H Radhanth Swami has great empathy and can understand the other person’s needs perfectly well. He always would be there where we need him and not if we just want him,….just like Krsna.
Thank you Prabhuji for sharing such a wonderful incident of your life…this just brings a great respect and feeling of gratitude towards Radhanath Swami Maharaj for his deep concern for all.
only a great monk can read the heart of pure person like u.
Dr.Bhaskar can have these realisations because of his pure heart and nice intentions. Wonderful person indeed!
Radhanath Swami is so concerned for each living entity……
Radhanath Swami knows each ones heart perfectly and thus acts perfectly. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thankyou for sharing!
radhanath swami is the head of the HOD,Dr. Bhaskar Hosangadi, he can penetrate through various followers heart and thought processes and act accordingly which will be more appropriate than one’s understanding, he is residing in the heart of his followers and believers,
radhanath swami can easily read the mind of his fellow human beings and express his feelings in such way which will increase the attraction of love of a child to his father,
HH Radhanath Swami Maharaja treats everyone personally. He doesnt have a general “formula” to be mechanically used with everyone. His “formula” is genuine concern and love for all.
One may wonder,how can someone think so deep ,but since i have been fortunate to have the opportunity to see and hear,Radhanath Swami on numerous occasions it isn’t difficult to understand how this person is genuinely concerned about everyone and it reflects in his every action and word.
Beautiful realisation.Thanks for sharing.
Radhanath Swami possesses extra-ordinarily deep vision & foresight
Radhanath Swami thinks so deeply about each & every devotee. Thanks for sharing.
This is true humility of Radhanath Swami and He teaches us by His own example. Radhanath Swami, by His inspiring humility, has taught me this lesson that we can win others’ hearts by caring about their needs. And as many of above posts say that Radhanath Swami has got deep vision and foresight.
I think this a great example of real love which goes beyond superficiality
This shows the extraordinary sensitivity of Radhanath Swami
HH Radhanath Swami dives deep into the consciousness of an individual to really make the change which can make one comfortable in mind. It is this comfort of mind with which one can direct ones focus towards the Lord
Just shows how well Maharaj knows his disciples.Thank you for sharing your experience
Radhanath Swami always keeps the comfort and welfare of others in the forefront.
Prabhuji, HH Radhanath Swami was actually with you when you humbly thought of Him and desired to offer all your credits to Him. This shows your great humilty. Thank you for sharing this wonderful event. HH Radhanath Swami as a true teacher always reside with the sincere disciples. We owe you both and always look upto You to learn. Thank you.
A typical example of Radhanath Swami’s concern—he thinks of our discomfort even before we realize it.
All great spiritual personalities have this 6th (because many people are claimed to be having it)or should I say the 7th sense.No wonder Maharaj has it.
And of course the humility of Bhaskarji is inspiring.
This proves what we have always believed, that Radhanath Swami knows us better then we know ourselves.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj entered the heart of Prabhuji…he is a mystic
Radhanath Swami has a amazing heart & his heart can read everyone’s heart…..great……
Such a wonderful concern. Thanks
That is so touching…Radhanath Swami is so much concerned about others discomfort…
This how the great soul like Radhanth swami can read hearts of others and comfort them accordingly.Because of his purity he can see through.Thank you.
I say this is one of the most important qualities of Radhanath Swami – to understand the other person’s heart and act in a way so as to not cause even the slightest disconfort to that person. Infact that is what a saintly person is !!!
In this article proves that Radhanath Swami Maharaj thinks of everyone before him self.
Radhanath Swami always puts others first thats the reason anyone who comes in contact with him gets attached to him very soon.
Radhanath Swami is so attentive to the feelings of people he deals with. Not only he understood the situation well, he made the effort to explain and comfort the heart of the devotee – for his absence.
These great saintly qualities that keeps emanating from this personality Radhanath Swami seems like ever flowing…
Thats what Radhanath Swami is!! too good:)
Amazing experiance. This incident shows how careful and thoughtful Radhanath Swami Maharaj is in dealings with people…simply amazing
Very thoughtful of Radhanath Swami
very nice
Such a deep sensitivity towards others!
Dr Hoshangadi you have brought out another very sweet aspect of realations that Radhanath Swami shares with his students. I am amazed that such learned people like you have chosen to be student of the philosophy propogated by Radhanath Swami.
Truely profound. Thank you Dr. Bhaskar for sharing this incidence of Radhanath Swami with all!!
radhanath swami is highly permeable through his believers situations and conditions,he is simply very different from other spiritual masters,