Radhanath Swami – Quotes

“Spirituality and religion is not for philosophical debate but for transforming the hearts of people.”

- Radhanath Swami

All paths are valid if they actually bring about good character in people.

- Radhanath Swami

What really impresses the hearts of people is not miraculous feats but genuine humility, integrity and a true sense of love achieved through service.

- Radhanath Swami

People who can bring about the greatest social changes are those who have a spiritual foundation in their lives. So if you want to make a difference in the world, you have to have a spiritual base.

by Radhanath Swami

Our consciousness and our motivations in life are like spectacles having different colors, which make everything appear tainted. Association of saintly people and regular spiritual practices give us the vision and the philosophical ideal which help us see the world clearly.

- Radhanath Swami

The purpose of saintly people is to teach society how to utilize their talents, their gifts and their particular position to become liberated rather than become entangled, and how they can do great benefit for the world, rather than add to the world’s problems.

- Radhanath Swami

All the great tools that people learn in educational institutions are only as valuable as the ideals and intentions of the people utilizing them.

- Radhanath Swami

Human nature is that everyone essentially wants to love and be loved. If we show affection people open up and we can disarm them of their prejudices against us.

- Radhanath Swami

The problem in this world is because people are spiritually undisciplined, simply motivated by selfishness and greed.

- Radhanath Swami