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”
Thank you for sharing this. This is very symbolic. The Guru bears all the hardships and difficulties so that his students can get all the things easily.
a mother is always ready to sacrifice for benefit of her children
Radhanath Swami is really great
Radhanath swami is always concerned for others more than himself.
Simply Amazing.
Radhanath Swami is always concerned for the people around him and their feelings right from his childhood, I remember how he ran away from the restaurant when discovered that his classmate is about to serve them. This is his heart…….
This is just amazing, Radhanath Maharaj ki Jay!!! Thank you prabhu for sharing this article….
Radhanath Swami’ humility breaks one’ heart.
Maharaj is ready to take all pain for the benefits of others. He is an true example of “tranad api sunichena”
It is difficult to fathom the compassion in the heart of a saint like Radhanath Swami
Thank you for the post
Maharajah’s humility is so inspiring and this humility has and continue to transform so many hearts.
Amazing.
thank you so much for sharing
Who can understand the mind of a pure soul?
Its a great instruction for us to voluntarily accept austerities in the process of self and God realization
Radhanath swami’s utter humility is shown in this incident
Radhanath Swami’s concern for everyone is amazing.
H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaj ki jai
this is another example which shows how Radhanath Swami is more conderned about others comfort over his.
A true devotee feels unhappy when he sees other’s unhappiness or discomfort.
Radhanath Swami being a true devotee preffered to accept discomfort for the comfort of other devotees.A lesson for us in humility.
Maharaj always streches himself beyond limit for the sake of all of us.
It is highly impossible for any one to escape the care and concern of Radhanath Swami, for him inconvenience to others is unacceptable, while he would gladly accept it without batting an eyelid.
Radhanath Swami always the best for the devotees even at his own inconvenience…..
Radhanath Swami extends himself all the time.
There is only one SPOT in the life of Radhanath Swami and i e service to other .
Radhanath Swami is not attached to his personal comfort but his all attention is on how can he serve others. This is vey deep and heart touching..! Thank You very much for sharing!
Radhanath Swami Maharaj is so unassuming & simple in nature!!!
Thank you very much for sharing this. H.H Radhanath Swami is always concerned about his disciples than to himself. He is selfless soul.
A true saint
Simplicity is a quality of a saintly person as seen in Radhanath Swami. To accept sitting on bare ground despite leading thousands of people requires simplicity.
Maharajah sees everyone as part and parcel of the Lord, so he wants to serve everybody and he himself accepts so many inconveniences. All Glories to Radhanath Swami.
What a sacrificial nature maharaj has…He is teaching through his example all the time..
Maharaj sacrifices simply for the service of Krsna and devotees. Thank you Maharaj for all that you do for us.
Radhanath Swami has once again teached by his example , what a real devotee of Lord should feel for other living entities of Lord. Thanks Maharaj!
Radhanath Swami should be more caring for himself. It pains the hearts of all his disciples to see him suffer like this in such extreme conditions.
This is a sign of true saint who accept inconvenience for others convenience.
service attitude of HH Radhanath swami maharaj is unimaginable……All glories to HH Radhanath swami maharaj
Its fascinating to read anecdotes from the life of Radhanath Swami.
Radhanath Swami’s spirit of service and detachment from personal comfort is truly humbling.
Radhanath Swami goes to any extent of sacrifice even if it comforts a few souls even for sometime.
HH Radhanath Swami is so concern about others. This inciedent proves the quality of selflessness of HH Radhanath Swami.
HH Radhanath Swami is so concern about others. This incident proves the selflessness of HH Radhanath Swami. Thank you Prabhuji for sharing.
It is Radhanath Swami’s compassion that so many people are experiencing the love of Godhead!!!
Maharaj has very deep compassion for all.
Thankyou for sharing. Maharaj is always so compassionate for others, bearing the hardships himself for the pleasure and comfort of others.
This is so touching. Only a true humble vaishnava can do this thing. Radhanath Swami is simply great.
Simply amazing!
Radhanath Swami is in the mood of servant of the servant always extending himself to everyone.
Radhanath Swami is very alert at all times. He looks for opportunity to serve everyone at his own cost. Its natural for Radhanath Swami.
Thankyou for posting! Radhanath Swami is simply amazing!