Radhanath Swami—disciple or Guru?
By admin on November 19, 2010 | Category: Humility | Tags: disciple, Gratitude, Guru, Humility, Radhanath Swami | 150 CommentsThe crisp morning air wished us a pleasant day, with the fragrance of fresh blossoms it carried. The window was open and overlooked a garden, beckoning us to sample the beauty of the town we were visiting—Hrishikesh.
Inside the room sat Govinda Prabhu and Gaur Gopal Prabhu at the computer, while I went about my daily chores. They were preparing a list of devotees who were to be initiated by Radhanath Swami during his forthcoming visit to Poona. While anyone and everyone can joyously try out Bhakti Yoga, those who are serious about the path, the scriptures recommend, should accept a Guru. In the Gaudiya Vaishnav Tradition, the Guru accepts a disciple in a ceremony called diksha, or initiation, during which the disciple is handed prayer beads. Those beads, the disciple always carries in a cloth pouch called the bead bag; this bag’s unique design allows one to finger the beads without having to take them out of the bag. Interesting?!!
As I looked for my bead bag to say my prayers, Radhanath Swami walked in. While on his way to the Ganges to say his prayers, called the mantra meditation, he had dropped by to see us. Radhanath Swami’s expression turned quizzical. Gaur Gopal Prabhu, as if in response, said, “We are working on the initiation.” Holding up his bead bag, Radhanath Swami shook it. The beads inside clattered. “And I am working on mine,” Radhanath Swami announced, “first trying to be a good disciple myself.”
He walked out carrying a smile that unveiled the gratitude he felt for his Guru. Though he had thousands of disciples round the globe, and thousands more queued to accept him as Guru, his humility wouldn’t allow him to consider himself a worthy disciple of his own Guru.
–Vikram Arora
Shraddha Jain
Radhanath Swami’s humility & service attitude is always seen in his each & every activity.
Aman Jain
Radhanth Swami is teaching others by his own first class example.
rajesh
Radhanath swami’s humility is unparallel
sachin komble
very true
Rajesh Lad
What humility !
Anurag Pareek
Always an inspiration!
Sanjiv Chandnani
Radhanath swami always emphasises that it is true humility and gratitude that can make one happy. Power & prestige cannot touvh the soul.
Kirti C
Radhanath Swami’ humility is very profound and deep-rooted in his consciousness. There is not an iota of hypocrisy; only heart-felt feeling of being a servant of his spiritual master.
mukund
This shows Radhanath swami’s quality of humility
Vidya Patham
Thank you for sharing this inspiring article about Radhanath Swami.
Shra1wiz
Radhanath Swami is Mount Everest, if we call a mountain as a surrendered disciple.
suresh
Hare krishna. Great
Srivatsan
Radhanath Swami is a perfect Guru since he is a perfect disciple to his Guru
prashant v
Maharaj is is exemplary to show us how to be an exemplary desciple
Ravi
It is not that Radhanath Swami is just saying, he is actually feeling it & that is his humilty & that humility makes him a great leader…..
umesh sarda
that’s a characteristic of the truly saintly person who never takes any pride but is always humble. The mood of Radhanath swami Maharaj is very exemplary.
Jagdish Majethiya
HH Radhanath Swami is the personification of Humility – Thanks for sharing this wonderful inspiring realization
Servant
Words just can,t express his gratitude and humility
sachin komble
nice article
Gaurangag
Thanks for sharing a wonderful realisation.
Yes, absolutely Maharaj is nothing but walking scripture, Maharaja’s each and every word or moment gives lots of instructions. If we follow him we will be benefited.
bipin
All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj
A person having a deep connection with spirituality is the one who will show the deepest of humility, how so ever bigger in stature he would be. Our Maharaj is a persona of humility.
Hare Krishna
Brahma Valaboju
Maharaj is personification of humility.
T.Sita Ramaiah
H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj is an ideal example for humility. Radhanath Swami Maharaj ki jai.
rajendra desai
very good article
Milind M Churi
A trend setting.A Lesson for all.Thanks for sharing with us.
rajat
All Glories All Glories…
Arabinda Sahoo
Radhanath Maharaj is humility personified.
Das
Am glad to be under his shelter. Hare Krishna !!
Jayshree Shinde
Radhanath Swami is very humble.
thankyou for sharing such a beautiful incident
abhay deshmukh
Radhanath Swami is so humble and also has a very good sense of humor and timing.
madhura
Maharaj ki jai!
Dasi
Thank you very much for sharing
sandeep kaimal
OUTSTANDING HUMILITY
madhura
Maharaj is always an inspiration to many many people.
Manish Kumar
Radhanath Swami Maharaj is so humble, we should learn from him. Again he is setting example by action.
manish advani
i wish i could be as grateful & dutibound towards my gurumaharaj inspite of being no one. maharaj is an epitome of being respectful to everyone, where everyone is above him and no one below him. so much of humility!!!
rajesh karia
HHRNSM is so humble and gentle at his heart and his love for his Guru Maharaj has no bounds, what a learning, thank you Maharaj, haribol, bhakti
bhakti karia
very beautiful article, haribol, bhakti
poonam
wow maharaj is so humble
usha gaonkar
A great leader is first a great follower. Radhanath Swami ki Jai.
Meet Manik
Dearest Guru Maharaj…Your simplicity and your love has left a deep impression within me ..thank you for always being there..
Arjun K Ramachandra
Radhanath Swami is the perfect example of a leader who leads by example and not just by words. The world is in dire need of saints of such caliber and integrity.
ramnika
Dearest Guru Maharaji….Your humility,simplicity gratitude and compassion for everyone have left a ever lasting impression in my heart.Special thanks for always being there within us to guide us as a guru.
rohit
wonderful.!
P.Durgadevi
Radhanath swami is a perfect Guru to his disciples and perfect humble disciple to his guru.
Chandrika
This is a beautiful post, heart touching and thought provoking. Thank you so much for sending this post.
surekha
Many thanks for sharing this amazingly wonderful post about the humble nature of Radhanath swami
Sundar
Thank you very much for sharing such wonderful experiences
Ydas
Completely disarming humility of Radhanath Swami
sunny
such a exemplary mood…we have a tendency to become proud on being a disciple what to speak of being a Guru!