Radhanath Swami on ego
Radhanath Swami184 quotes“Even when Krishna gives you strength, maya will delude you to think it is your strength.”
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Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami The joy of the soul is in glorification of the beloved Lord of all creation.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami Real humility does not depress you, but allows you to call intensely and brings us closer to Krishna.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami Enthusiasm and eagerness give life to our devotional service.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami We should honor Mother Earth with gratitude; otherwise our spirituality may become hypocritical.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami The greatest leader is not someone who is the only leader. The greatest leader is one who inspires others to be leaders.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami To love someone in the spiritual sense is not based on how I want to love you; its based on what you want.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami An athlete gains more & more strength by facing resistance. Similarly in life, we only become stronger when we face the resistance of our struggles.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami When you have an ego, you are limited to your own strengths and weaknesses. But if you are totally surrendered to God, nothing is impossible for you.
Radhanath SwamiRadhanath Swami “I had Krishna and I have lost Him.” That is humility.
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