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A phone call to Radhanath Swami

A phone call to Radhanath Swami

“Please call me as soon as possible to discuss about the book,” read the one-line mail from Radhanath Swami. I flipped out in excitement, pulled out my mobile, scrolled to his number on the contact list, and pushed the dial button. As my mobile tried to reach out to the other side of the planet, to the United States, I could hear its intermittent beeps—and along with it my heart beat.

I had been working in Mumbai on the publication of Radhanath Swami’s Autobiography, The Journey Home, chipping in whatever little I could. He had spent years penning it down, wanting to openly share the precious realizations of his arduous spiritual quest with the world. And to help him in that, in whatever little way possible, I considered the rarest opportunity.

Now, I would be hearing his voice after a long time. My heart almost yanked out of my chest when I heard his faint voice over the phone. After exchanging pleasantries, he went on to give me directions on how I had to proceed with my work.

Mid-way through the call, from amidst a high cloud of excitement, I was plummeted to the low ground of qualms, by a reality that dawned on me—all of a sudden.

It is now midnight in the United States!

I had acted stupidly in waking up Radhanath Swami with my untimely call. What could I do now, but apologize? But when I apologized, Radhanath Swami replied, “I am so happy to be woken up by your sweet voice.” Embarrassed, my mindwent blank. Knowing not what else to say, I blabbered out another apology, breaking the awkward silence. This time he replied, “I am eternally thankful to you for this service of helping me with this book.”

–Jean Paul.

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84 replies on “A phone call to Radhanath Swami”

Thank you for sharing this incident highlighting Radhanath Swami’s mood of gratitude

I have been deeply moved by hearing this story. Radhanath Swami Maharaj has a very high integrity levels which no one can disturb even by disturbing him from his sleep. If anyone else had been in his place he would have definitely become at least a little disturbed or would have mentioned that it is midnight here and we may talk tomorrow. But here we would have never heard of this story if the author himself would have not realized the fact that it is midnight in America. Radhanath Swami is not amongst those who would ever make you feel that you have done some mistake. I am inspired.

Thank you very much for sharing this amazing story about Maharaj. I feel it as a reminder to most of us, that there is a great need for each of us to undergo difficulties to reach out to the people of this world.

The mark of a true gentleman. Even the greatest of the discomforts for the sake of serving humanity is one of the those millions of beautiful moments their life is made up of……

I know Radhanath Swami Maharaj since the past 3 years and Indeed, the one thing I have noticed is his humility, inspite of all the fame around him. This incident just reinforces that fact.

By glorifying Lord Krishna’s devotees, Lord is very pleased, thank you , for great oceanic mercy

HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj always emphasised in many of his lectures about ‘Attitude of Gratitude’. And he is living whatever he says. This is the quality of a pure devotee of the Lord.
You can hear lectures of HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj on http://audio.iskcondesiretree.info

Thank u for sharing this beautiful episode. H H Radhanath Swami is like a father caring for his children, never stopping but always enthusing us.

Absolutely amazing piece of work…. really inspiring !! Thank you maharaj for giving this wonderful gift to the world….

What amazing character! No wonder he is adored by millions all over the world. We are so lucky to have somebody like that to look up to. A true idol to follow.

Thanks for sharing. I will follow in the footsteps of my spiritual master. I will also try to control my negative emotions, and be more positive and more giving to the world.

HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj is a pure Vaishnava who hardly sleeps just so that he can help awaken our dormant love for God through various spiritual engagements.

To know more anout Maharaj, please visit http://www.radhanath-swami.net

Very inspiring story. I can learn so much about patience & gratitude from this incident.. Thanks for sharing

Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful incidence. A true epitome of gratitude!

HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj keeps thinking about the next step in propagating Krishna Consciousness even when he is asleep.

thank you for sharing this wonderful story.
it brings out the compassionate and eternally grateful nature of His Holiness Radhanath Swami perfectly

Amazing to read this story of HH Raadhanath Swami. Gratitude 24*7 …..on and on 🙂

Thank you very much for sharing this incidence. H.H.radhanth swami maharaj is like our father & he is always there to help & guide us, he will forgive our sily mistakes & always encourage us to do right things.
Thank you maharaj for being our kind father.

Simply amazing !!! That shows that he practises all those great human values that he preaches. This story is one amongst such many ones that proves this point

H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj..always preaches through his own practice…n this an example ..thnx for sharing such nice experience

Radhanath Swami is on a very intense schedule for last few years . I recently again heard his other god brothers also mention this, however it does not seem to affect the way he treats people. Always putting others needs/concerns before personal convenience. Such love for others – is not of this mortal world!

Radhanath Swami has alwasy expressed gratitude at the smallest service done for Srila prabhupada, for ISKCON. Rarely does he take personal service and in this case I am sure he meant what he said. Thank you for sharing this

Once telephone operator in Chowpatty mandir mistakenly directd phone call to Radhanth Maharaj at about midnight.After hearing his voice operator humbly apologize.But Radhanth swami gave wonderful reply.He said “Thank you for transfering call,now I can start my chanting”.Operator became speechless.Therfore he is Maharaj,the Great soul.Thanking you for giving me opportunity to share the story.

Radhanath Maharaj touches the heart of every one by his genuine humility and gratitude. And by this every one become attached to him.

Thank you so much Prabhuji for sharing this great humble attitude of Radhanath Swami who steels every ones heart through his personel behaviour.

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