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What makes Radhanath Swami a Brilliant Teacher?

In 1983, I became the first Asian and the youngest person in history, at age 19, to win Gold at the Salesmanship and Sales Management Exam conducted by the London Chamber of Commerce. This was indeed a laudable achievement, given that the exam is held yearly for the past hundred-odd years and attracts participants from over forty countries.

In 1989, during one of my initial interactions with Radhanath Swami, it was but natural for me to vent out the pride I felt in my achievements. He congratulated me with a gracious smile and said nothing more.

Several months passed before he picked on it again. In the middle of a conversation he discreetly conveyed to me, “If academic qualifications inflame our pride, it’s only a distraction for a spiritual seeker.”  That obviously jolted my ego, but I knew he spoke for my spiritual welfare. I quietly nodded in agreement.

Later, I wondered how I would have taken that statement if it were to come in one of those initial interactions. I hadn’t developed sufficient trust in him then; I probably would have taken him otherwise and never come back again; that sentence, though true, would have probably plundered my spiritual life.

It’s not just wisdom that makes Radhanath Swami a brilliant spiritual teacher; it’s his deep compassion that makes him so. Driven by that compassion, he orchestrates the flow of wisdom in a way that benefits his students optimally.

— Ashok Parikh, Stock Broker

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189 replies on “What makes Radhanath Swami a Brilliant Teacher?”

No one is the loser if goes to Radhanath Swami. Accepting his advice is the best solution for anyone.

An expert preacher of God’s message knows what to speak when and to whom. Radhanath Swami is an expert messenger of God.

Radhanath Swami understands the person and instructs according to time, place and circumstances.

Advicing and instructing at the right time and right place with the right words and intention makes all the difference. Radhanath Swami is a perfect teacher!

Manytimes there is debate – where people claim we dont need a Spiritual teacher – we can do without.

Here is a beautiful example why we need – there is so much knowledge available even in Spiritual side (what to speak of the information flood in other aspects of our life) but some body has to help us take it in the right order for the greatest result.

Just like a doctor. He prescribes medicines that are already manufactured, labeled and put in the chemist shop. But can we diagonise which disease ,which medicine to take and what dosage to take?

If we cannot then what to speak of Spirituality which is way beyond our sense perception?

We are extremely blessed to be under the guidance of such a great Spiritualist – Radhanath Swami

Ashok you have very nicely brought out a key element of the the teachings of Radhanath Swami. It is obvious that Radhanath Swami is a very wise person. Please also take me with you when you go to meet him next.

This is clearly shows how radhanath swami tunes us for the advancement of spiritual life. Simply stick to his words any body can advance in spiritual life.

Radhanath Swami shows by his example that how a mature spiritual leader teaches as per time place & circumstances.

This shows that Radhanath Swami is an excellent preacher. He knows how much and when to give the dose.

Radhanath Swami knows what to say when – His main concern is one’s spiritual life.

Radhanath Swami teaches us the dynamic balance which one needs to keep in one’s spiritual life and also in interaction with others. Radhanath Swami is like a doctor who judges the digestive capacity of a person to digest spiritual truth and accordingly gives the necessary dose of spiritual understanding which will help us to cure or uncondition our conditionings and make us a free bird in the spiritual sky

sir, you are truly very honest to accept your feelings and transform yourself from the words of radhanath swami, this realization of yours is due to the purity in his words,

It requires deep compassion and expertise to chastise someone without breaking his heart or hurting him. It’s so wonderful that Radhanath Swami waited patiently for months to correct you, and he never forgot.

your realization inspired me a lot, i feel like improve my flaws through such sharings,

Radhanath Swami like an expert surgeon can detect the problem at an early stage and gives the right medicine at the right time.

Radhnath swami is a perfect surgeon. Goes deep in the heart, destroys the deep rooted sinful conditioning without even hurting the person.
Thanks for sharing such a nice experience.

A genuine Spiritual Teacher like Rdahanath Swami Maharaj knows the heart of the diciple and also when and how to correct.

His deep spiritual realizations & wisdom gained over decades of austerities that he performed in his pursuit of God consciousness has made him the most effective teacher that he is today. He can read the minds of people & knows exactly how to induce people to take shelter of the Lord.

His deep spiritual realizations & wisdom gained over decades of austerities that he performed in his pursuit of God consciousness has made Radhanath Swami the most effective teacher that he is today. He can read the minds of people & knows exactly how to induce people to take shelter of the Lord.

Radhanath Swami is a great leader…..he knows perfectly well what to speak, with whom and at what time…….

While correcting our ego,time, place and circumstances are important.Radhanath Swami has used these brilliantly.

Radhanath Swami understands what to instruct when to ensure that the person is drawn closer to God. This is why he attracts so many.

Another very deep spiritual teacher, Bhakti Tirtha Swami said so beautifully that, “everyone wants to be accepted, valued, loved and respected” – and this is a principle that Radhanath Swami holds very close to his heart in all of his dealings.

Radhanath Swami teaches according to time, place, circumstance. Therefore his teachings become most relevant for each and every person, no matter at what stage of spiritual advancement they are.

Good instruction and lesson.. Thanks very much to Maharaj and devotees for this wonderful post. ever grateful thanks

We are very fortunate to have Maharaj’s association. I thank Lord Krishna and Srila Prabhupada for giving us Maharajji. Hari Bol!

We can learn a lot from this. “Power of speech” when to speak, what to speak and how to speak. Radhanath Swami is so compassionate….

Beautifully explained. His wisdom is coupled with deep compassion for every person.

Swamiji truely has great wisdom.
Not just in terms of bookish knowledge but knowledge to handle people- which is most required of any person in leadership position.

Perfectly giving the perfect teachings of the perfect person in disciplic succession

Gurudev knows when to impregnate someone to make that person bear the fruit of bhakti.

Many years ago Sridama Prabhu once speaking on the qualities of a true leader said “A leader is one who knows how much of the future has to be introduced into the present”. We are fortunate to have Radhanath Swami as our leader.

Thanks for sharing your experience prabhuji. Very true that “If academic qualifications inflame our pride, it’s only a distraction for a spiritual seeker.” Sooner we realise better its for our spiritual life

Very true,Sir.It’s the way he nurtures every relationship that makes him such a great leader.

Radhanath Swami has inspiring and changed heart of many greate souls like Ashok Parikh.

Radhanath Swami essentially knows the heart of every soul and accordingly reciprocates with him.

thanks prabhuji for sharing wonderful experience who ever come in contact with swami will definatly experience deep compassion for each and every individual soul