End of the Ride Adventures
By admin on July 31, 2010 | Category: Humility | Tags: journey, Radhanath Swami | 153 CommentsUpon reaching the destination, I would slam on the brakes, turn off the ignition, and shove open the door—all in one action. After springing out, I would scramble to the other side of the car to help Radhanath Swami open his door. Every time I did it, I would see him discomforted by that air of royalty, but the high esteem I held for him pushed me on to continue with this extra service.
I distinctly remember that journey at the end of which two doors simultaneously swung open as the tires squealed to a halt. As I hurried out of the car to the other door, I found Radhanath Swami standing outside, his palms joined in pranam. His face as innocent as a flower bud, and an expression of plea draped over it, he conveyed a silent message into my heart. “Please, I can open the door myself.” That was the end of my end- of- the- ride adventures.
But I find Radhanath Swami’s face shine with delight whenever I offer the service of opening the car door to anyone else.
-Daruk, Radhanath Swami’s chauffeur
Milind M Churi
HH.Radhanath Swamiji always professed the principle of serving others.He never expect personal service from anyone,in fact he is eager to serve others.He is a true follower of Siksha-Ashtakam given by Sri Krishna Chaitanya MahaPrabhu.Thank you very much for sharing with us.
achyuta govinda
This explains how sadhus like Radhanath swami always wants to serve others rather than serving him. It shows his humility.
Arjun K Ramachandra
How a true saint only never wants to be served but rather feels great joy on seeing others being served is evident from this beautiful story.