Radhanath Swami on true happiness
True happiness can be realized when we harmonize the needs of our body and mind with our true self, the soul. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Meditation
Meditation means to fix your mind on the Lord. In order for that meditation to be real, there has to be determination. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Consciousness
We are where our consciousness is. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Krishna consciousness
Actual dandavat is performed with the body, mind, words and heart to humble oneself in the presence of Krishna, who is living in the heart of other living beings. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Renunciation
Real renunciation, whether one is a sannyasi, vanaprastha, grihastha or brahmachari, is to use the body, mind, words and life in the service of Krishna, vaisnavas and other living beings. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Austerity
The ultimate austerity is to decrease our inclinations of the body and mind and focus on serving Krishna. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Chanting the holy names together
When we chant the holy names of the Lord together, we unify with one another, we unify our consciousness, our minds, and our hearts in the oneness of our love for God. It is a beautiful experience. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Consciousness
We should be in harmony with our own consciousness; our mind, body, and soul should be one in interest and in purpose. And in that unified condition, we can actually express that natural innate love that we have found in our own life in everything we do in the world. …
Radhanath Swami on Yoga System
“To unite the body with nature, that is hatha-yoga. To create unity within the mind and the body, that is pranayama. To create unity with the mind and the soul, that is jnana. To create unity between the soul and God, that is bhakti. That is the complete yoga system—unity” – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami On Unity
“If our mind is in conflict, not balanced with our body and with the needs of the soul, then there is a fundamental disunity in our life. Only if we have unity within ourselves, we can create unity in the world around us. You can’t give something you don’t have, …