A sincere soul is not trying to make a show. His enthusiasm is an act of service. – Radhanath Swami
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Radhanath Swami on Education
Education means to bring out what is within you. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Material World
Do not take this material world so seriously because it is always changing. Something terrible that we take so seriously today is going to change tomorrow. – Radhanath Swami
What is Envy? – Radhanath Swami
What is envy? Envy means, “I want to be seen as important and great” and if anyone is a threat to my own egoistic ideas, then there is negativity towards that person. – Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Association
Association of saintly persons alone can bring us eternal peace and everlasting happiness and carry us across the ocean of birth , old age, disease and death. – Radhanath Swami
Guru’s mercy purifies us
“The dirty wax of egotism accumulated in the heart prevents us from clearly hearing the Lord’s voice within. A guru, with the stick of knowledge, cleans our hearts. Its really ugly to see what may come out, but by following patiently, we keep cleaning.” – Radhanath Swami in The Journey Home book
Sincere dedication helps us grow
“Sometimes the Lord gives us a free sample of religious experience, but for more, we must pay a price with the currency of sincere dedication to the process of cleansing.” – Radhanath Swami in The Journey Home book
Perseverance and Detachment
“Just as in climbing a mountain we leave behind the earth where we stand, to reach the heart of God we have to leave behind unfavorable earthly attachments. Sincere spiritual practice is an uphill climb, and no matter how many difficulties we face, we have to continue looking upward with hope. The mountain provides all… Continue reading Perseverance and Detachment
Move out of the comfort zone
“To grow may require that we be shaken right to our core. While kneeling on that roadside in Herat, something died within me, giving birth to a realization necessary for me to move forward on my path. With each step, a camel lifts its hoof from a stable place on earth in order to move… Continue reading Move out of the comfort zone
The Journey Home
“As I look back, I am forever grateful for the journey I traveled and to all the people who have helped me to grow on the way. Never could I have imagined where the invisible hand of destiny was leading me. Through it all, I have come to realize that only if we cling to… Continue reading The Journey Home
