In 1993, a nine year old reached a safe haven—the Lady Nothcote Hindu Orphanage. He was rescued from the perils of child labour by a compassionate monk, Bhagavan Das. The boy had lost his father, while his mother struggled to make ends meet in a remote Maharashtrian village….. I was that boy.
We kids were like small seeds buried in the dry sands of a cruel world. That orphanage groomed us into what we are now—beautiful blossoms that beautify that same world. And our chief gardener was Radhanath Swami.
An incident from those formative years I vividly remember. Every year, we kids at the orphanage were allowed to accompany Radhanath Swami and his congregation on their pilgrimage. One year, spontaneously my thoughts floated to my mother in the village. How I wished she too could join us. My little brain thought little of the financial requirements of a pilgrimage, and I walked straight to Radhanath Swami. “Can my mother join us too?” I spoke to him in Hindi. He nodded with a smile. Again, I had witnessed the affection of the heart transcended all language barriers between us.
Yes, that year my mother joined me on that pilgrimage.
Later, our caretaker monk disclosed to me what had transpired behind my back. Radhanath Swami had called for a meeting of the pilgrimage organizers just to arrange for the finances and every other need of my mother’s pilgrimage. Towards the end he had told a manager, “You should take care of Jyandev’s mother as if she were Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal’s mother.” Mr. Mafatlal is a well known Indian Industrialist.
–Jyandev
154 replies on “Radhanath Swami, Our Gardner”
Radhanath Swami’s compassion is infinite !!
only a true surrendered devotee of the lord can show such high degree of compassion
Thank you for sharing this heart warming incident through which Radhanath Swami Maharaj’s compassionate and caring nature and is revealed.
How amazing is Radhanath Swami. He truly takes care of each one without any discrimination.
Radhanath swami’s love and personal care leaves a deep impression on each person who meets him.
Radhanath Swami Is truly a saint at Heart.
Radhanath Swami understands the hearts of the people and has an unparalleled compassion. Thank you Radhanath Swami for not only taking care of jyandev but also all of us.
Amazing Story. Radhanath Swami satisfies all the social, spritual, material needs of all walks of people he comes across. Thats not an exageration.
A very amazing and heart moving story!! Radhanath Swami Maharaj is an ocean of compassion and he displays this magnanimity in all his dealings. WOW!!
How amazing and heart warming incident. Thank you for sharing.
All Glories To.H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaj
All that Maharaj does will always awe devotees and people alike.
Hare Krishna
Thank you. Once again Maharaj touches our hearts with compassion of a father.
Thanks for sharing this experience……Radhanath Swami has a golden heart…..he has as much appreciation & affection for Shri Hrishikesh Mafatlal (a millionaire businessman devotee who supports temple projects) as for other devotees even who does menial service in the temple…..very very exemplary…..
This is so heart touching experience. Thanks for sharing. Radhanath swami maharaj ki jai.
Maharajah sees everybody at spiritual platform and at that platform everyone is equal.Since we are conditioned to this material life, Maharajah wanted to make she is respected& loved. Jai Maharajah
Wonderful.
so much love and care…… Thnks for sharing this:)
Every moment of Maharaj’s association teaches us something or other…
beautiful story of a beautiful saint who does not discriminate between anyone.
So compassionate. Thanks a lot for sharing.
H.H Radhanath swami Maharaj is so compassionate.
Excellent example of how Radhanath Swami is so merciful to every person regardless of their social position.
i am moved truly with this article concerning Radhanath wami. Such a holy man exists today , is very pleasing and hope giving. Thank you , Radhanath swami !
Radhanath Maharaj’s compassion is so amazing.
Radhanath Swami ki Jai
Thankyou for sharing such a heart melting event.
Radhanath Swami treats every one equally. He loves everyone the same and this makes him very dear to all his disciples.
Radhanath Swami shows a true compassion according to the situaltion. its so natural for a pure devotee like Radhanath Swami to exhibit such a quality of compassion to be able to take every one close to God.
very intense and emotional article, thank you for posting and sharing with all of us, regards, bhakti
HHRM is just an amazing personality and loves to keeo all his devotees at an equal level regardless of their position, haribol, rajesh karia
Radhanath swami is very caring.This shows his compassion.
PAMHO. It is really heart touching.
Very touching incident.
Radhanath swami is creating devotee gardens all over the world
Radhanath Swami doesn;t see anyone on material platform rich poor black white educated uneducated these are barriers created within the so called society we live in today but in the congragation which Radhanath Swami has created there is no such thing you will see Rich people havingintimate relationships with poor people this is no where else to be found.
Radhanath Swami is so wonderful!
Radhanath Swami is a true compassionate soul who does not discriminate amongest people based on their external situation.
I have been to these pilgrimages…. sometimes as many as five thousand people attend. It’s amazing to see Radhanath Swami extending such personal care despite the huge numbers involved.
So wonderful to see examples of leadership from the pages of Srimad Bhagavatam live in our life times through the spiritual ledership of Radhanath Swami.
Its our choice to be part of the ill effects of Kali yuga or be part of the revolution being undertaken by exalted souls as explained in one of the greatest vedic text Srimad Bhagavatam…
radhanath swami is the true guardian and more for those who believe in him,
Indeed, Radhanath Swami is like a compassionate gardener nourishing the souls longing for God’s love with his own paternal affection.
radhanath swami has great compassion for everyone
This is how Radhanath Swami treats every soul he comes in contact with.
Maharaj is really humble personified and has compassion towards every soul
Lord Krishna speaks through the heart of HH Radhanath Swami.
Maharaj is very compassionate and affectionate. Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience.
ocean of love, compassion, care, concern, service, humility, mercy and ……
Radhanath Maharaj ki Jai. Maharaj your compassion and love is binding.
Such compassionate nature and attention to every detail of even a so-called orphan boy’s needs is what makes Radhanath Swami a genuine saint whose only ambition is to serve others.
Unlimited compassion is one of the main traits of maharaj…Jai!
This incident is so wonderful and so instructive. Seeing all the devotees with same vision without being partial to anybody. Thank you prabhu for sharing this wonderful experience from your personal life.