The need to accept discipleship of an enlightened guru is emphasized both by tradition and by the words of the scriptures. Yet, this step on the spiritual sojourn turns out to be a squirmy one for many. The difficulty arises due to ominous thoughts of loss of freedom. Haven’t you heard of grisly tales where disciples where punished by their masters for being disobedient?
Here I narrate my tale. Long time ago, I was afflicted by what I thought was bronchitis. My hacking cough pained me, but what pained me all the more was the thought that I caused disturbance to my monastery-mates at the Radhagopinath Ashram. None of them, in reality, expressed any sour feelings to me; on the other hand they were all very sympathetic and brought many doctors to help me out. Various medicines were tried, but all turned out to be vain.
They say, when everything fails, the guru gets on the case. Radhanath Swami arranged for my appointment with a top doctor of Mumbai. And alongside came Radhanath Swami’s stern order—that after the appointment with the doctor, I report to him the outcome of my medical examinations.
The medical report, when it came out, shocked me. I had Tuberculosis. My mind reeling with thoughts of months wasted on a hospital bed, I took the long bus ride back to the Ashram. In about an hour, I was standing dutifully before my guru, to give him the report.
“The report says I have…” I mumbled.
“Tuberculosis,” Radhanath Swami completed my sentence.
Mystified and mouth agape, my breath stopped.
“What is higher? The obedience of a disciple or the love of a guru?” he queried.
“The love of the guru,” I replied.
“My love for you couldn’t wait for your obedience. I rung up the clinic sometime ago and I already know your medical report,” Radhanath Swami said with an air of concern.
–Kiran Soni
225 replies on “Discipleship under Radhanath Swami”
In material condition it is very difficult to understand the love of Guru for his disciple, but Radhanath Swami just by his Transcendental smile changes the heart of fallen soul in this world.
HAribol. Thankyou
Radhanath Swami is so caring!
Nice touching sharing about love of Guru & disciple
radhanath swami is truly a very humble human being,
HH Radhanath’s love and affection for his disciples is unparalleled.
thank you for sharing such a nice story.
Radhanath Swami showering the compassion upon his disciples. Nice to know the great incident.
Simply wonderful!
All we need in life is love of Guru,because bonafide Guru being true disciple himself can bestow love of God on his disciples.
Radhanath Swami is the most wonderful teacher one can ever aspire for.
Very touching and inspiring one – Thanks a lot Prabhuji for sharing this nectar.
Radhanath Swami’s love and concern for his disciples is inconceivable.
Thank you
Radhanath Maharaj’s compassion has no bounds
Maharaj is so compassionate
Haribol
The compassion of H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj has no bounds.
Even amongst his extremely busy schedule and looking after thousands of disciples, Radhanath Swami Maharaj never misses out on anyone and has equal love and concern for all of his followers.
A wonderful tale about Swami’s love for his disciples. Haribol!
I am more concerned to know how the author is doing now, though am sure there cannot be better care or better place to heal than Radhagopinath Ashram. Am so touched by the compassion H.H. Radhanath Swami shows on everyone. Haribol!
Radhanath Swami’s love for his disciples is incomparable
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing such a nice story
Very nice story
H.H radhanath Swami Maharaj is so compassionate to all.
What an inspiring story… Thanks for sharing
Maharaja’s care and compassion for others is unimaginable!
Very inspiring story.
very touching!
This is incident has deeply touched my heart. Radhanath Swami’s love and concern for his disciples is inspiring
The genuine love in the heart of Radhanath Swami is inconceivable. Thank you for sharing experience.
Radhanath Swamiji love and compassion for all living entities is amazing and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
such a touching episode, it so humbling to see Maharaj’s caring nature
It is the Love of Our Spiritual Master , which sustains and nourishes our soul.There is no other way.
Very touching…….
h H Radhanth Maharaj ki Jay!
Tears will flow for any one who reads this
Radhanath Swami is so caring!
This shows Radhanath Swami’s caring nature!
real concern , radhanath swami does action beyond my imagination. this is example of true love on spiritual plane
if anyone reads the autobiography of maharaj “the jouney home” one can understand that He is man of word and did that was just impossible to do in mumbai and really did everything that glorifies india in real sense ……..just read the book as we know the taste of pudding lies in tasting it! ….
these selfless saints actually manifest the love and mercy of Krsna in a very visible and tangible ways to us…
such a wonderful episode
It is very difficult to face this way of problem in the real life. Thank You Maharaj for sharing this article.
It goes to show how much Maharaj is concerned about and love everyone of his disciples. Thank you very much for sharing this incident.
Very much inspirational. Thank you very much for sharing this.
Radhanath Swami’s love!!!
Compassion and love towards everyone comes very easily to Radhanath Swami
Thank you so much for sharing this experience.
I’m truly grateful & touched by Radhanath Swami’s deep love & concern for his disciples.
All Glories!
the organisation tnat Radhanatha swami is heading is not based on forced discipline, but discipline based on love.