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”
True! Graet saints like Radhanath Swami always think from the other person’s point of view in any situation.Much unike us, we think of only our benefit in practically every situation
Radhanath Swami is very deft & practical in all his dealings. He knows how to make everyone feel comfortable, sometimes by his divine presence & sometimes by his divine absence!
Radhanath Swami is practical and he is so compassionate to not give troubles to others
Radhanath Swami is a true friend and wellwisher. He foresees others’ problems, which they themselves cannot percieve and acts accordingly in their highest welfare.
Maharaj see every situation from each angles and do what which will helpful for the advancement of devotee on the path of devotion.
Rdhanath swami always cares others emotion and on the other side Dr.Bhaskarji is very humble and wonderful soul in the srvice of his Guru.
radhanath swami is a great monk
Great soul always care for every one even before they come to know what actually is needed for them.
The way Radhanath Swami acts always amazes people around him. He is very thoughful and a true sadhu.
Very Grave
Amazing how he knows us more than us. Little scary also 🙂
Dr Hosangadi, it fascinates me how a scientist of your stature has accepted spiritual teachigns so easily, I guess it is the humility of Radhanath Swami that must have conquered you
Radhanath Swami is very sensitive in making everybody feel comfortable!
Radhanath Swami is so thoughtful….nothing escapes his attention!
Very wonderful. Thanks for sharing
Radhanath Swami never puts anyone in embarrassed situation. He tries to help everyone but never puts anyone in trouble.
HH Radhanath Swami is very humble and practicle in his all dealings….
Radhanath Swami has once again amazed us by his great concern and love for people around him.
Radhanath Swami is very attentive towards the smallest of details. This is a sign of his genuine concern and love for all his followers.
I am starting to fall in love with his personality.
Radhanath Swami touches the heart by his genuine love and concern touches….!!!
Radhanath Swami Maharaj knows everything and always merciful on us.
Radhanath Swami is very sensitive to not cause even the slightest invonvenince to others. That is one quality of a Yogi as stated in Bhagavad Gita. Thank you very much for sharing this incident about him.
Radhanath Swami is so sensitive !!!
HH Radhanath Swami is expert in all aspects, because of his purity he can foresee things as they are.
Radhanath Swami always takes care of minute detail concerning his disciples!
Radhanath Swami by his words, action and his personal example clears all of our dilemma of material and spiritual path.
Maharaj can think beyond situations and he truly is a trikala darshi.
Such sensitivity as shown by Radhanath Swami is so rare in today’s world.
A Guru maharaj read the persons mind as well as heart … he is great
How well he knows and cares about your feelings,truly amazing!
The Spiritual Master is the external manifestation of the Paramatma. This statement is so true, we can understand in the way that Srila Radhanath Swami Maharaj dealt with the situation. All glories!!
Because they are so much “in tune” with the Lord, such great souls like Radhanath Swami know exactly how to deal with everyone, and completely satisfy them. Thank you so much for sharing this article with us.
Very sensitive and thoughtful action indeed.
Till the last paragraph of the incident I was wondering why Radhanath Swami didnt come…. But the conclusion left me speechless and thoughtless…. Guru knows everything about his disciple…… Truly wonderful experience, thanks for sharing this…
Spiritual Master knows what is best for his disciple
Maharaj understands other persons difficulties and acts in such a way to help that person.
Radhanath Swami always shows by his own example how we should care for each other & try to be compassionate.
Radhanath Swami is always very deeply concerned about everyone just like in this. His concern for whole India had first came when he was trying to cross Indian Border. Radhanath Swami has written such an amazing book of his experiences “The Journey Home”. http://www.thejourneyhomebook.com/. Radhanath Swami is really great.
Radhanath Swami is truly an amazing personality. He really cares about the feelings of others.
He thinks about others first
This shows that A Vaishnava is never cause for others inconveniances
Radhanath Swami is a personality who thinks of others welfare always way beyond the Superficial norms of this world !
Wonderful! That’s a real Guru who understands his disciples and always think of their spiritual, emotional and social well being.
Radhanath Swami is truely leading by example on how to cultivate humility by taking care of other’s feelings.
truly selfless service and dedication for people, thanks for sharing, bhakti
thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience!
Yes… !!! very thoughtful.
Sensitivity so naturally flows from this man called Radhanath Swami. Only if we had some of it, the world would have been a better place to live in.
thanks for sharing….
radhanath swami has great understanding.he understands everyone’s feeling.