What really pleases the Spiritual Master is our intent and the quality of our character.
RADHANATH SWAMI
RADHANATH SWAMI
Radhanath Swami on intention
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Materialism is the consciousness of wanting to exploit and enjoy.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami According to our purpose, motivation and sincerity, which compose our devotion, Krishna reveals Himself to us.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami We can’t really digest food unless there’s hunger. So we can’t really assimilate spiritual wisdom unless we feel the need for it.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami Taking responsibility of others means to be selfless. We have to put aside our own well being and desires as secondary and to think primarily of what is best for the persons who are looking up to us.
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Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami The Absolute Truth can be perceived by a repentant heart.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami Pridelessness is negative good; humility is positive good.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami The perfection of yoga is to become detached. And the perfection of detachment is to become completely attached, attached to God.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami When one’s eyes are anointed with the salve of prema, spiritual love then we could see Vrindavan.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami Out of all the opulences of a living entity its humility which pleases Krishna. Other opulences can also please Krishna if offered with humility.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami The auspiciousness of any situation is how it brings us closer to Krishna
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami The essence of Hinduism is the same essence of all true religions: Bhakti or pure love for God and genuine compassion for all beings.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami In Kali yuga, duration of life is shortened not so much because insufficient food but because of irregular habits.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami Compassion without detachment is attachment to the bodily platform.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami If there is no enjoyment in this world, there would not be so much suffering. As suffering really is the frustration of our attempts to enjoy.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami Familiarity leads to lack of Gratitude.
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