26 November 2009. It was 4:59 a.m. when Radhanath Swami, visibly tired, entered the Radhagopinath temple hall for the morning prayers that would begin in a minute. He hurried towards the deity of his Guru Srila Prabhupada to pay his obeisance.
The last few days had been particularly hectic for Radhanath Swami due to spiritual get-togethers that went till late in the night. I could see how much of an effort it was for him to come for the morning prayers. Today, I could not control myself and I approached Radhanath Swami and blurted, “Why do you push yourself so hard and come for the morning prayers everyday?” He smiled and replied “Because I feel really unhappy when I do not come.” I burst out “But I feel so unhappy to see you in the morning prayers. And I feel really happy when you do not come, knowing that you are
taking your well deserved rest. Please do not push yourself so hard.”
“Thank you so much for your genuine concern.” He then laughed loudly, his shoulders heaving, and continued, “However, better that you become unhappy rather than me becoming unhappy.” I retreated, completely defeated.
Attending morning prayers is crucial for one who is serious about progressing in bhakti. But for one who has reached perfection, whose life itself is a prayer, of what value are these regulations? Yet, Radhanath Swami derives happiness in stretching himself, as far as possible, to inspire his followers through his personal presence in the morning prayers.
— Krishnan Iyer
174 replies on “Radhanath Swami’s Happiness, in Tolerance.”
Radhanath Swami knows how to teach other by his own example. He is the best teacher in teaching participles of Krishna consciousness
Radhanth swami teaches evrything by example.
Radhanath Swami maharaj is real Acharya, means who preaches by his own example. Thanks for sharing this.
Radhanath Swami wants to impress here that morning sadhana is really very crucial for positive progress in one’s devotional life…..
Wonderul Lesson foe me. Thankyou maharaj
only one who has love for everyone can happily tolerate others
Thank you very much for sharing. This shows Radhanath Swami’s love and devotion for his Guru and Krishna and he can stretch himself more for this
This really great Inspiring for me. H.H Radhnath Swami Maharaj practices then teaches . What example pure Vashanava he is.
Whatever example and standard Radhanath Swami maharaj sets is to the highest perfection
Radhanath Swami is a true spiritual leader who walks his talk, inspiring thousands to follow in his footsteps.
All glories to Radhanath Swami, who is so eager to perform devotional service inspie of his health problem
Radhanath Swami’s sincerity is very inspiring.
Maharaj is pure devotee of Krishna who is ready to do any thing to inspire his followers
very inspiring
It really inspires us to do our morning prayers and spiritual duties sincerely .
maharaj is amazing!!!!
Happiness is in giving. We hear this often, but to actually see it is rare. Radhanath Swami is one such rare example.
thank you for sharing prabhu
RAdhanath Swami always inspires all his followers by his own example, even if that takes him to take that extra step.”Radhanath Swami ki Jay”.
Radhanath Swami is tolerance personified. Radhanath Swami shows us the way to perdorm devotional service against all odds without any selfish motives and uninterruptedly.
Thank you Krishnan for sharing such a memorable experience. yes, true leaders lead by example. Action certainly speaks much louder than words and persons as Radhanath Swami stretch themselves to inspire many!
Thank you!
Radhanath Swami is tolerance personified. Radhanath Swami shows us the way to perform devotional service against all odds without any selfish motives and uninterruptedly.
Thanks for reminding the importance of morning program by sharing this wonderful incident.
Radhanath Swami always teaches his students by his own example..nice things we can learn about happiness & tolerance from him
Geartness of Maharaj can be seen with every of his Action. Thank you maharaj for giving a valuable lesson.
derives happiness in stretching — a big learning
Wonderful pastime of Radhanath Swami.
Thank you very much Radhanath Swami! Your example & teachings are so inspiring to everyone.I need to give up my laziness & start attending Morning Prayers.I need your blessings for it
thank u for sharing. we must have such spiritual rules to be sincere
Thank you prabhu for sharing this nice realization.
Thanks a lot prabhu for sharing .
Wonderful incident prabhu… Maharaj is giving himself completely stretching to the limits to set an example for all the devotees.
Radhanath Swami by his own example here shows how one who leads by example is followed by others naturally.
Radhanath Swami is strictly following the disciplic succession of his Spititual Master which indicates his surrender to him. And seeing his surrender is becoming a lesson for everybody what we are supposed to do as aspiring spiritualists as how to be disciplined in our daily life. After all, a disciple is a one who is disciplined.
thank you Radhanath Swami. your life is completely on the principles of spirituality which are really giving faith and inspiration
Radhanath Swami always teaches and inspires by his own actions.
Maharajah teaches to his students by his personal behavior.He wants us to get sincere in spiritual life, So even though he is tired he is attending
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Radhanath Swami derives happiness in stretching himself, as far as possible, to inspire his followers through his personal presence in the morning prayers
n example of sacrifice
Bhakti is the best way one can begin one’s day, Great Souls like Radhanath Swami Show through their example how there can be no room for laxity in this all important human activity
HH Radhanath Swami is teaching through his own example on the standards of bhakti. Thank you so much Prabhuji for sharing this wonderful story.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj is sacrifice personified.
Wonderful experience prabhuji. Maharaj practices what he preaches. Thanks for sharing.
To preach means to follow first.This is what Radhanath Swami follows.
A perfect leader shows his followers by his own example……
may this incident inspire us to be sincere in our execution of devotional service to guru and gauranga. may we never find out an excuses in sincere practice of Krsna Consciousness.
Maharaj’s determination gives strength to his followers in pursuing their devotional life.Maharaj inspires others by his own example.
Radhanath Swami always teaches through his own personal actions …