As we develop a deeper self-awareness, we learn to acknowledge suffering without identifying with it. Eventually we even transcend it. – Radhanath Swami
The mercy of the Supreme is infinitely stronger than our egos, insecurities, and self-destructive tendencies so it’s neither helpful nor healthy to unduly castigate ourselves for our shortcomings. – Radhanath Swami
As you may enjoy being swept away by the one you truly love, the bhakti texts tell us that the Supreme enjoys being overwhelmed by the love of each of his pure-hearted devotees. – Radhanath Swami
Preaching means to see whatever little spark of bhakti is there in someone and fan it into blazing fire , which will burn all the anarthas and make him a great devotee . – Radhanath Swami
Spiritual life is enjoyable, it is fun, it is wonderful. It’s not just an austerity. Spiritual life is the greatest excitement, the most dynamic, enjoyable, blissful lifestyle to live when we have the right environment around us. – Radhanath Swami