“What can I do for you?”
By admin on August 13, 2010 | Category: Simplicity | Tags: orphanage, Radhanath Swami | 137 CommentsFrom 1993, when I was nine, to 2007, Lady Nothcote Hindu Orphanage was my home. At the time it was located close to Radhagopinath temple, in the heart of Mumbai. Recently, it is moved from there to a village named Galtare, so the students can be raised in an environment free from the pollution and dangers of the big city.
While at the Orphanage, every morning before I went to School, I was drawn up the staircase to Radhanath Swami’s room on the first floor. I found his company irresistible. Whenever I arrived, he extended the same affectionate greeting, “Hare Krishna.” Everyday he offered me the Lord’s prasadam, sacred food, usually a Cookie. Conversation was sparse for I knew very little English. But affection of the heart transcended all language barriers.
One day, desiring to reciprocate with his affection, I shyly asked him in whatever English I knew, “What can I do for you?” He had a large following among the rich and the famous. What could I, a poor boy, do for him? Yet, when I asked this question, his eyes shone with delight. With the excitement of an overgrown schoolboy he replied, “You can please me by learning English. Then we can talk so much.” I grinned from ear to ear. Within, I felt sheltered by his affection.
Then on, he frequently would ask me, “Have you learnt English?” and I would respond, “Little. Little”
A leader awed by thousands around the globe, he was as simple as I was, in my company.
– Jyandev.
bhakti karia
radhanath swami maharaj always provides with his selfless service and gestures for the benefit of others, regards, bhakti
saveeta
Radhanath Swami never fails to provide encouragement and shelter to everyone whom he comes in contact with.Thank you for sharing this !
preeti
this shows how Radhnath Swami maharaj loves everyone and care for every one
Meera Sharma
Radhanath Swami knows how to touch someone’s heart.Very innocent exchanges of love.
saroj
sooooo sweet!
Pawan Sabharwal
Unconditional Love speaks for itself.
Rajendra
I whish I was as lucky as Jyandev.
Sanjiv Chandnani
A short association with a genuinely compassionate and loving person goes deep into our heat and memory because we feel genuinely loved and cared for.
Swapnil Nirhali
So nice receprocation by Radhanath Swami .Panditah Sama Darshinah….
Anil Timbe
Radhanath Swami is really down to earth teacher who reciprocates with one and all in best possible way teaching through his own example how we should deal with others. Thank you for sharing
Ramya
Radhanath Swami Maharaj really extends himself to everyone
Yogita Jagannathan
Radhanath Swami is a friend to everyone – young and old alike. With his simplicity he could attract the hearts of thousands of people.
Nilesh
Thank you very much for sharing such a wonderful passtime. HH Radhanath Maharaja has time for everyone.
Ketan Pendse
Truly amazing incident…
Naveen
Amazing incident! Radhanath Swami, you are the world’s best & friend anyone could ever have.
Naveen
Amazing incident! Radhanath Swami, you are the world’s best & true friend anyone could ever have.
Bhavesh
Very heart touching incident. Radhanath Swami is so personal in his dealings.
suresh
Radhanath Maharaj always engage somehow others in the sevice of Krishna
vivek
And indeed You have learnt quite well. Thank you for sharing the insident
rajendra desai
yes we have to be compatible to master so quick progress is expected
sharda gokarn
Maharaj compassion for each and tiny souls is amazing.Thank you Prabhuji for sharing such heart touching incident.
deep
this shows the simplicity of Radhanath swami
Vishvesh
Very nice story. Radhanath Maharaj is so down to earth.
vrajakrsna das
hari bol.
thanks
Madhura Bhide
Very inspiring
Gauranga Vihari dasa
Affectionate loving exchanges
mona
Radhanath Swami is so loving and compassionate
Viraj Kamat
Thank you for sharing this. This shows the all encompassing nature of Radhanath Swami’s care and love.
Chandrashekar
Such soul touching experiences with HH Radhanath swami I heartily appreciate the association of those who life is touched by the affection of Maharaj
Phani
Very nice experiance, thank you so much for sharing.
Sumit
This is really a heart touching story. Radhanath Swami sees the heart of a person and not his material qualification.
Sunil
Maharaj has a true affection for each and every soul…
Gurrappanaidu
Maharaj is so affectionate towards each and every individual soul. Thanks for sharing.
Servant
So simple and loving.. His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj Ki Jai.
Chandrika
Such wonderful pastimes!
surekha
This is a wonderful story to hear about the very affectionate nature of Radhanath swami towards everyone irrespective of their age and social status.
rekha
This is a wonderful article explaining us the simplicity of great soul like Radhanath swami.