From 1993, when I was nine, to 2007, Lady Nothcote Hindu Orphanage was my home. At the time it was located close to Radhagopinath temple, in the heart of Mumbai. Recently, it is moved from there to a village named Galtare, so the students can be raised in an environment free from the pollution and dangers of the big city.
While at the Orphanage, every morning before I went to School, I was drawn up the staircase to Radhanath Swami’s room on the first floor. I found his company irresistible. Whenever I arrived, he extended the same affectionate greeting, “Hare Krishna.” Everyday he offered me the Lord’s prasadam, sacred food, usually a Cookie. Conversation was sparse for I knew very little English. But affection of the heart transcended all language barriers.
One day, desiring to reciprocate with his affection, I shyly asked him in whatever English I knew, “What can I do for you?” He had a large following among the rich and the famous. What could I, a poor boy, do for him? Yet, when I asked this question, his eyes shone with delight. With the excitement of an overgrown schoolboy he replied, “You can please me by learning English. Then we can talk so much.” I grinned from ear to ear. Within, I felt sheltered by his affection.
Then on, he frequently would ask me, “Have you learnt English?” and I would respond, “Little. Little”
A leader awed by thousands around the globe, he was as simple as I was, in my company.
— Jyandev.
137 replies on ““What can I do for you?””
Maharaj is very affectionate. He always shares his love and affection to all. It is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
oh so nice to hear this passtime of maharaj . he loves every living entity. jaya .
This is yet another example of Radhanath Maharaj’s compassion is on the level of the soul !!
Radhanath Swami has this amazing quality of striking a chord with everybody , be he a simple schoolboy or a multimillionaire..
Maharaj has an amazing ability to reciprocate love with each and all becasue he is fully Krishna conscious and loves Krishna.
Maharaj makes everybody feel at home with his loving heart.
This quality of Radhanath Swami Maharaj makes him different from masses. He not only preaches the deepest treasures of spirituality to some of the most influential people but also cares equally for a poor boy.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj’s affectionate dealings and simplicity very easily conquers over anyone’s heart.
Mahaaj can conquer every one with the language of love!! Jai Maharaj
One of the qualities of Radhanath Swami is that he makes one very comfortable.
Radhanath Swami is very compassionate to understand other individuals need and to touch the heart by his humility.
This world is looking for love and affection,and Maharaj is giving freely to everybone with purity and Vedic understanding which realize one’s eternal relationship with Supreme Lord.Jai Gurudev!!!
Radhanath maharaj’s heart is ocean of love and compassion. We just have to desire and become deserving and we will have it.
A unique feature of Radhanath swami’s personality is that he behaves with people the way they are and not how one wants them to be
It is not at all surprising for this sort of reciprocation from Radhanath Swami ,this and there are many more such incidents wherein Radhanath Swami has inspired persons to do things they felt were difficult for them, and such persons have gone on to do beneficial task for the human society ,such is the vision of Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Maharaj’s magic touch
Radhanath Swami is very affectinate to all and his greatness lies in able to reciprocate to everyone with the same enthusiasm. Simply Wondeful to read this tale.
Radhanath swami had tried to learn hindi long back just so that talk with Indians. Great
HH Radhanath Swami has unique way to relate to anyone and everyone. By the way, did anyone read story of Dorothy available on http://radhanathswami.com/diary …I am moved how Radhanath Swami is inspired Dorothy.
Maharajah gives love of God freely to everyone, whoever comes in his contract through direct association or through his Kirtan and discourses. We all are hankering only for that love.
Thanks for sharing!
Thats a very heart touching story.
Thank you very much for sharing. Radhanath swami can make you feel at home irrespective of who you are.
Haribol, this very sweet and touching story.
H.H Radhanath Swami is affectionate to every one irrespective of their age, social condtion, etc. With simplicity, one can conquer the heart of others.
What a touching story! Swami ji more and more I read about you on this blog/site my respect and love is growing exponentially.
How sweet. very nice, thank you for sharing such a wonderful loving experience.
Nice, such a sweet exchange with Radhanath Swami. Thank you so much for sharing!
Radhanath Swami is so loving.
Amazing!!Every aspect of Radhanath maharaj’s life is shinning.
All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj
The Love and Affection of Guru will know no bounds. He Understands the heart of every living entity and reciprocates to make us feel happy.
Hare Krishna
Even when Radhanath swami asks something from us it is for our own good, never anything for himself.
HH Radhanath swami always preached that the nature of any living entity is to love and to be loved. HH Radhanath swami extends Himself and give that unlimited love to every body. Thank you for this wonderful loving exchange with HH Radhanath swami.
Such a heart warming exchange………..Radhanath Swami is truly very caring in his dealings with each person.
That’s an inspiring loving exchange!
Radhanath Swami is so caring and compassionate.
Radhanath Swami’s simplicity is unparalleled…….he is a true father for his disciples…..& more so for the residents of the lady northcote hindu orphanage residents…..
Radhanath Swami is indeed very simple at heart. He is not interested in anyone’s social status or material opulence. He is simply enamoured by a person’s sincere desire to lead a devotional life in the service of the Supreme Lord.
So nice to hear this one.Radhanath Swami’s compassion is really wonderful and amazing.
very touching!!
HH Radhanath Swami loves everyone and that’s why everyone loves him.
Really an elevated personality is genuinely simple at heart!
Very Inspiring Thank you fr sharing.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj knows each and every souls heart and is perfect in giving instructions
Hari Bol! All glories to our so humble Guru Maharaj!
Wonderful loving reciprocation. Thank you for sharing.
HH Radhanth Swami has a special love towards children. By the teachings of HH Radhanath Swami we can understand that people who do not have faith in God are real orphans (Anath). These children since have taken the shelter of Lord and His pure devotees like HH Radhanath Swami have every thing and are Sanath.
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
H.H. Radhanath Swami Maharaj is so inspiring , he can make people go out of their way to please him. And in this way he very mercifully engages everyone in loving service unto Supreme Lord so that they can have His loving reciprocation and feel their existence completely fulfilled.
Wow, so loving and touching past-time. Radhanath Swami Maharaj’s affectionate nature is very much inspiring.
Radhanath swami is very affectionate. Thank you very much for sharing.