Our little group made a curious sight for the local villagers: though clad in traditional Vedic attire—dhoti and kurta—we had red sports-cap on. We security volunteers wore them to distinguish ourselves from the other pilgrims during this pilgrimage to Vrindavan.
Rice paddies stretched out on all sides. We scurried—one behind the other—along the narrow bank that enclosed the swampy paddy fields, heading towards Malhar Kund way ahead of Radhanath Swami and the other thousand-odd pilgrims. Before they arrived there we had to search out a suitable location for Radhanath Swami to sit and discourse, amidst Malhar Kund’s rural landscape.
Upon arriving at Malhar Kund we found it picturesque. The ponds there radiated serenity; the trees swayed as if in spiritual ecstasy; and the oasis-like feel of the place was enhanced by the treeless fields in the vicinity. But we also found the soupy mud that carpeted the earth and the noon sun that scorched the air inescapable. After desperately meandering around and after much deliberation, we finalized a spot—a little hard ground shaded by trees—for Radhanath Swami to sit and discourse.
After a while the pilgrims headed by Radhanath Swami arrived. Walking up to Radhanath Swami we directed him to our chosen spot. But after brief contemplation Radhanath Swami walked away into the blazing sun and sat on the muddy ground to discourse; he sat facing our chosen spot. Naturally, some of his audience now had to occupy the spot that was chosen for him.
Radhanath Swami tolerated the sun and the swamp, while he discoursed for hours to his audience, at least some of whom fitted in the comfort of the shade and the hard ground of the chosen spot.
–Mr. Abhay Poarekar
167 replies on “Choosing a Spot for Radhanath Swami”
This is just one of the qualities of Radhanath Swami – magnanimity. This has been illustrated time and again on this website itself.
Radhanath swami does not mind taking personal inconvinences for others
Understanding Radhanath Swami’s heart is very difficult……though very simple, it has amazing depth, love & concern for all…..
Radhanath Swami can take any amount of inconveniences if that serve others.
What can be said about Radhanath Swami who is ever willing to sacrifice his own comforts for the pleasure of others
Thank you very much for sharing. Radhanath Swami preaches by his own example
Thank you so much Maharaj for always teaching us the highest qualities.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj is so selfless!
Radhanath swami has such a caring heart
Radhanath Swami always takes inconveniences on himself, and gives comfort to others. That’s Radhanath Swami.
Behaviour of an ideal leader. We pray that we sincerely endeavour to follow in footsteps of Maharaj
Alway thinking of others convenience first.
A real sadhu would want others to be comfortable while he takes on inconveniences.
Radhanath Swami has huge concern for the comfort of those who accompany him on spiritual trips.
Radhanath Swami always cares for others. Thank you very much for sharing.
This incident shows Radhanath Swami’s selfless & caring nature. He is always genuinely concerned for others & simply ignores any personal inconveniences & difficulties he has to go through.
Such concern for others – Radhanath Swami is a true saint
Just a few days ago I came across a quote of Radhanath Swami, “It’s worth going through tears to give joy to others.”
Radhanath swami is amazing
Shear expression of genuine concern for others expressed by Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
Radhanath Swami always cares for other devotees.Thank you for sharing.
Radhanath Swami has a deep concern for others welfare above himself. Thats the sign of a genuine leader.
Radhanath swami always thinks for others welfare by putting himself inconvenient situation.
Radhanath Swami a real saintly person who always think betterment of others.He is ever well wisher of all.Thank you for sharing nice story with us.
Radhanath Swami a real saintly person who always think betterment of others.He is ever well wisher of all.Thank you for sharing nice story with us.
I’ve personally been on many such pilgrimages with Radhanath Swami and witnessed this. He will never accept a privileged position. He implements the principle of servant leadership.
Amazing, Radhanath Maharaj put the interests of the devotees first, this is the caring & loving attitude of a father.
Amazing, my hard heart melted by reading this..
Amazing, my hard heart melted by reading this..
Radhanath Swami is a very simple person. He goes out of his way to provide comforts to complicated people like us.
True humility
His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj is ready to do anything that would give pleasure to the people, this story being a perfect example.
Amazing that is the reason why maharajah is able to enlighten so many souls who are contaminated in this muddy material world with his sun like discourses and personal example
What a wonderful display of humility and sensitivity by Radhanath swami.
Very INspiring…Thank you very much for sharing
very nice
very inspiring.
I am reminded of one of the quotes by HH Radhanath Swami. “Surrender means putting our wants last”. This incident truly reflects another quality of HH Radhanath Swami, i.e. walk the talk. HH Radhanath Swami is willing to sacrifice anything for devotees because He knows that will please the Lord most.
Radhanath SWami is a true spiritual leader and displays the transcendental qualities by his example
There is no doubt Radhanath Swami had been knowing that his loving disciples would have arranged a comfortable place for him to sit and have discourses, but his deep nature does not allow that and he took a seat which is full of disconforts. Radhanath Swami teaches by his own examples that austerity is to be taken as a great service for the Lord and His devotees.
All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj
Qualities like these that shall leave us agape are teeming millions. But are inspiring and only worth emulating.
Hare Krishna
A true leader is the one who takes care of others more than himself. HH Radhanath Swami is definitely inheriting this quality in the same way as his spiritual master A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami had…
Deeply inspiring.Thank you so much prabhu for sharing.
Its so natural for Radhanath Swami to give comfort to others at his own cost. People like me think of own comfort first. Thats the reason everyone loves Radhanath Swami from his heart and soul
Radhanath Swami’s selfless magnanamous personality increases my respect for sadhus at large.
Thanks for sharing such an inspiring incident!
Radhanath Swami extends himself when it comes to serving devotees
Radhanath Swami practices what he preaches
Always thoughtful about others, HH Radhanath Swami takes all the inconveniences and hardships on himself.
Radhanath Swami is an amazing personality. He is always thinking of convenience to others