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?””
Amazing. Really touched my heart. Thanks
Radhanath Swami is very much affectionate to everybody. You are fortunate to learn better English By the mercy of Radhanath Swami.To you and Radhanath swami ki Jaya jaya.
Great is your heart to ask this question “What can I do for you?” and sweeter than the sweetest was reciprocation of HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj towards you. Fortunate to have such a wonderful affectionate dealing with HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj
Radhanath Swami does n’t care if the person is rich or poor black or white he has same amount of love and compassion for every living entity on this planet. Inspite of not having good health out of love he is constantly travelling extending himself to others
very nice article and very inspiring
Radhanath Swami love and care goes beyond all physical designations.
Radhanath Swami has mastery over the world’s greatest language – ‘the language of the heart’.
Radhanath Swami’s love is universal and unbounding. Such a sweet story!
Yes, I agree with Jyandev.
Radhanath Swami Knows ONLY ONE lANGUAGE …..LANGUAGE OF LOVE … LANGUAGE OF HEART ….LANGUAGE OF ETERNAL RELATION AND LANGUAGE OF SERVANT
Maharaj is really very down to earth. He communicates with everyone in a suitable way and gives appropriate instructions for benefit of their lives. Thanks fgor sharing this experience.
Radhanath Swami engages everyone in devotional service according to their situation. That is his love & compassion
Where there is love, there is no language barrier. yet language is important to convey thoughts and words.Beautiful story.
Really Radhanath Swami could be so personal at times. Wonderful realisation of Jnyandev prabhu, and we all know he speaks excellent english now.
How beautifully Radhanath Swami Maharaj relates with everyone irrespective of their external position & how genuinely simple he is that he wins the heart of everyone with whom he relates.
I have really noticed this about Radhanath Swami – He steps down to our level in order to deal with us and makes us feel extremely spectial.
HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj is not only simple but is also merciful towards all. I pray that i become eligible to serve him too….
Thank you for sharing such wonderful experience.
This incident beautifully describes how HH Radhanath Swami is transgresses all the barriers of rich or poor, language etc. He just talks the language of love to one and all.
Such a simple and yet profound example – of how Radhanath Swami is simple and has a very divine nature/vision sharing the Love of God in this world.
So personal!! With thousands of disciples and busy schedules Radhanath Swami can still be eager to talk to a simple boy in an orphanage. This is his universal love .. above all barriers.
Thankyou for sharing this incident. Radhanath Swamis love for all knows no bounds and each one who happens to be with him feels this special affection. Thankyou Radhanath Swami.
Thats so very lucky of you prabhuji, Maharaj wanted to communicate with you on personal level. Hari bol
A very sweet article. Maharaj turly won the heart of Jyandev with his words. Jyandev is very fortunte to have received such a close assocaiton of Maharaj. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful delight.
Very sweet exchange!
Devotional service should go beyond all barriers. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story
how touching…Maharaj’s love breaks all barriers..socio-economic,religion ,language etc.
Maharaj has demonstrated with his deal how to take care and love devotees.
very nice thank you
this is beautiful loving exchange….thank u prabhu
this is so sweet and inspirational! thank you for sharing your great example of how to serve.
Radhanath Swami has the great quality of being able to “connect” with all who come in contact with him
Radhanath Swami’s affection is so heart-toching!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience
How simple is his(Radhanath Swami’s) heart?
This has brought tears in my eyes. Radhanath Maharaj’s divine qualities simply touches the heart. May we be able to imbibe at least an iota of these qualities. That will be the perfection of our lives.
Yet another wonderful exchange that brings tears to the eyes and touches and transforms the heart. Thank you.
Radhanath Swami is an epitome of simplicity. This incident depicts one such reflection of him.
Heart touching experiance, Such experiances are actually real treasure in our life, by revealing your experiance with such a pure soul Radhanath Swami, you are sharing that treasure with the world. Thank you very much for being responsible to share your wisdom with others.
You are so lucky that you had such an opportunity to intract with Radhanath Swami. I really dream of asking Radhanath Swami “What Can I do for You”.
Thank you for sharing. Being a great soul Radhanath Swami understands the value of every individual soul and reciprocates accordingly. No doubt, you are a fortunate soul to be so close to him.
Thanks for sharing your sweet experience. Your service attitude is wonderful. HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj’s reciprocation was simple ,sweet and full of Love every living entity is longing for.
We can see from this lovely exchange that only people like Radhanath Swami can have this type of simplicity as he is devoid of any personal motive he is completely selfless.
It is wonderful to see how Radhanath Swami reciprocates with different people. All his reciprocations leave permanent marks of happiness.
Such sweet exchanges is what is cherished in our herats and kept in storehouses of our memories for being relished year after year.It is very inspiring to hear such sweet exchanges between Radhanath Swamni and his students
SO sweet. He know how to inspire people for anthing that will be beneficial for them. Thank you for sharing.
This is very heart touching. Radhanath Swami has amazing simplicity.
Wow!! Radhanath Swami is equal to everyone!:)
very touching story revealing Radhanath Swami’s and Jyandev’s greatness.
Sweet touching story – Radhanath Swami Maharaj has a master key to all hearts. Thanks a lot for sharing this wonderful story.
very inspiring and heart touching expereince, thank you for sharing with all of us, regards, rajesh karia