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Is it the same Radhanath Swami?

Psychic bafflement was the state my mind was cast into on the evening of 31 January 2011.

First time, when I entered his room, Radhanath Swami’s demeanor effused weariness. A rocking chair held him in a sitting posture, still he seemed half asleep. A book held in his hand deserved a better grip, to avoid a fall.

I was aware of the long day of seva, selfless service, he had been through, but nonetheless felt my reason to disturb him good enough. After excusing myself, I proposed, “There’s a professor from Europe who is waiting at the reception. She is touched by your autobiography and wants to see you. Can I bring her in?”

“Anything specific for which she wants to see me?” Radhanath Swami drawled nonchalantly.

“Nothing specific, but…” I was speechless. My rationales were frail vis-à-vis his detachment from honor and recognition.

Radhanath Swami quickly offered a smile, not wanting to embarrass me.

“Just for five minutes please,” I quickly added. I had already promised the professor an audience.

“All right,” his desire to avoid me any disappointment shined in his eyes, through the thick cloud of fatigue.

Second time, when I entered Radhanath Swami’s room after ten minutes, the guest accompanied me. The scene that was to encounter me was jaw-dropping. Radhanath Swami sat erect at his low desk, the same book held firmly in his hand. Hearing our knock on the open door, he leaped up in excitement, as his bright face carried a brilliant, contagious smile. The twinkle in his eyes joined that smile to extend a heart-felt welcome to his guest. Was it the same Radhanath Swami I saw a few minutes ago?

They say a sincere intent touches the soul. The guest broke down upon receiving such hospitality from a revered author.  As the two conversed, time flew. All the while, I strained to detect even a speck of weariness in Radhanath Swami’s demeanor, but it eluded my scrutiny. All his weariness had drowned beneath the tall waves of his desire to serve and please his guest, his desire to make her feel welcome and not a burden.

–Abhishek Tyagi

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135 replies on “Is it the same Radhanath Swami?”

Great souls leave aside personal comforts and even health to serve even a single tiny soul.

This shows Radhanath swami’s mood os sacrifice for the welfare and benefit of others

Thanks for sharing this experience of Radhanath swami. Truly Radhanath swami is a saint among saints.

Radhanath Swami is the most down to earth person i have ever come across.. thank u for sharing.

Radhanath Swami Maharaj is so selfless in his dealings with others – always putting his own inconveniences behind to serve others and make others happy.

HH Radhanath Swami’s selfless service and loving dealings attracts everyone’s heart and makes him dear to every one.

Radhanath Swami seems to be always under the divine energy of the Lord, especially so when reaching out to the people not in that energy.

This incident just shows how wonderfully HH Radhanath Swami has upheld the Indian tradition of considering Guest as representatives of God.

Thank you very much for sharing this. His desire to serve and please the guests makes lots of difference. Any body that comes to Radha Gopinath temple feel like coming back due to the service as directed by Maharaj. All glories to Maharaj.

Radhanath Swami never ceases to amaze even his close associates. What an enigmatic and yet simple personality!

Amazing to know how Radhanath Swami extends himself to please each one of us. Thank you for posting this. Please do post such stories that will inspire me everyday.

His holiness radhanath swami offers everything to all . i am very inspire by his determination to serve srilla prabhupada.

A couple of hectic days and I want some rest. But Radhanath Swami has had hectic days for the last 40 years! And he’s still going on selflessly.

Radhanath Swami’s service attitude is contagious and beyond the bodily identificatiion. He is teaching us that we are completely insignificant and that everything in our life is meant for pleasure of Krishna. Its the consciousness we carry which is important; that will automatically translate into actions/ services.

HH Radhanath Swami always teaches by his example. Thank you very much for sharing this with us. It gives strength to get up and keep going.

Radhanath Swami is preacher and he can stretch himself to any extent for furthering the movement of his spiritual master

These posts are a wonderfull inspiration for souls desiring to provide service to his mission of Srila Prabhupada…

Wonderful as to how much Radhanath Swami Maharaj cares for the emotions of the persons.

Amazing is the sensitivity Radhanath Swami protrays in all situations irrespective of his well being.

All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj

How sensitive is Maharaj when dealing with anyone whether his name precedes with the title of a Devotee or any other person who may not be actively engaged in Devotional Service.

He also through his Lectures, and Self Examples inspires everybody to imbibe these values that help them grow in spirituality.

Hare Krishna

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