Radhanath Swami on “Devotee is Equipoised & Selfless”

Devotee is equipoised

Devotee is equipoised

A devotee tolerates happiness and distress that comes into his/her life knowing that the purpose of life is the service of the Supreme Lord. Whether he/she is praised or blamed, understood or misunderstood, is in pleasure or pain, is in good health or in disease, the devotee tries to do the best. If we actually accept the position of service then we allow our master to deal with us, however he pleases. But as long as we want to be the master or controller then we are very choosy of what comes or what does not come in our life.

Since a devotee becomes very selfless, he/she also becomes extremely sensitive and conscious towards the betterment of others. The devotee sees distress in one’s own life as God’s grace and becomes very ecstatic. But that same devotee grieves to see distress in another’s life. Until we become selfless to our own selfish desires, we cannot truly give off ourselves for the welfare of others. Such a person sees all living beings equally, because that person has no motivation & sees the soul in everyone’s heart. One who is in purified consciousness sees every living being equally – whether they be literate or illiterate, rich or poor, man or woman, Hindu, Christian, or Muslim.

-Radhanath Swami

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90 comments

  1. very nice quote and that which requires deep meditation upon – to tolerate misunderstandings of others upon us requires equanimity of mind

  2. “But as long as we want to be the master or controller then we are very choosy of what comes or what does not come in our life.” This is so deep and subtle that we don’t come to know also that we r trying to control.

  7. wonderful article…Radhanath Swami contemplates on each major and minor thing ,take the essence from scripture and then he shares the realization which is really out standing ..thanks

  8. The practicle demonstration of this can be seen in the life of Radhanath Swami himself, although going through so many difficulties and life threatening incidents, his conviction to serve his SM and the lord and his devotees had never gone down even an inch.

  13. thank you Maharaj for giving us such a deep understanding of this quality of a devotee.

  17. H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj teaches by his example how to see every living entity with equal vision.

  18. Devotee is selfless and tries to do better for others but doesn’t think of his own comforts. That is the real consciousness of a pure devotee

  20. thank u so much for teaching us tolerance. it is the best way to survive in this material world.

  24. Lord Krishna talks about the same principle in Bhagavad Geeta. A devotee sees the living entities at the level of soul and not the body. For him, a brahmana, a dog, a cow, and a dog-eater is same.

  27. Anyone who knows Radhanath Swami will agree with me that he has all the qualities which he enumerates in this article.

  28. This article can actually shake a person and pierce the consciousness to make one realise that actual satisfaction is in selfless service. Thank you Maharaj.

  30. Being choosy is quite a weakness. Instead by developing a higher spiritual taste, one can be happy in any circumstances.

  31. Radhanath Swami himself is selfless and equipoised. One can experience this by reading his book, “The Jorney Home”

  32. Very true – when we allow our master to decide what happens and simply continue our service then we have no anxiety. At the same time when we stop focusing on ourselves, then we can begin to think about the sufferings of others.

  34. Maharaj wonderfully brings out the inner feelings of a devotee and his selflessness…

  36. Thus we understand that it is not that the great people do not have reversals but it how they react to reversals that makes them great.

  37. Wonderful article by Radhanath Swami Maharaj. Particularly I liked the below portion –

    One who is in purified consciousness sees every living being equally – whether they be literate or illiterate, rich or poor, man or woman, Hindu, Christian, or Muslim.

  39. Very insightful – Thanks a lot Maharaj for these nectarian instructions.

  42. Wonderful article, infact very instructions for all of us.

    We take it these instructions as Life and soul.

    All Glories to HH Radhanath swami maharaj.

  43. What yo are saying is very true maharaj. I especially agree with the statement “As long as you want to be the master or controller then you are very choosy of what comes or what does not come in your life”. This happens with me almost all the time but as you say in another lecture , difficulties means it cannot be selected by us for then they would no longer be difficult!

  44. Oh Gurudev your each and every word is full realizations that spring from the core of your heart. In your Krishna resides. And all good qualities have taken shelter of you.

  45. Dear Radhanath Swami thank you for such a simple heart touching explanation.

  46. Radhanath Swami treats every one as a soul and not according to external appearances.

  50. “If you actually accept the position of service then you allow your master to deal with you, however he pleases.” Such a simple way to remain happy.Thank you Radhanath Swami.

  53. Radhanath Swami has the best understanding of what is selfish and what is selfless.

  54. Considering everybody equal is so important. Because it allows us to realize that Krsna as the Paramatma is residing in everybody’s heart and we need to awaken Krsna Prem in everybody by HIs Holy Name.

  57. “If you actually accept the position of service then you allow your master to deal with you, however he pleases” important for us to develop this conciousness

  58. By accepting the position of a servant we can overcome all the odds in progress in spiritual life.

  59. A devotee of the lord is the best “Ever Well Wisher” of everyone. Thank you Radhanath Swami for this wisdom.

  60. Radhanath Swami brings out the connection between selflessness and sensitivity. This is very interesting.

  62. Radhanath Swami very nicely describes an important of a person devoted to the Lord.

  63. Thank you Radhanath Maharaj for giving us deep spiritual insights.

  64. Devotee is Equipoised & Selfless – When one comes across Radhanath Swami this statement stands personified.

  66. The devotee sees distress in one’s own life as GOD’s grace and becomes very ecstatic. so nicely explained by maharaj

  68. What a deep philosophy Radhanath Swami shared in this article. You see everything as Lord’s mercy but at the same time being compassionate about other living beings sufferings.

  69. Seems like perfecty explanation of selflessness. And Maharaj seems to be one of the many such embodiments…

  75. Swamiji’s pure teachings gives us great boost in our service to God….

  76. Until we become selfless to our own selfish desires, we cannot truly give off ourselves for the welfare of others – such a wonderful sattement by Radhanath Swami

  78. Amazing article it is an eyeopener meant to unite the people of this world

  81. Yes, the bhagawad gita also gives the same instruction. Thank you for putting it wonderfully.

  84. Maharaj has given a formula of serving others “until we become selfless to our own selfish desires, we cannot truly give off ourselves for the welfare of others”

  85. Very important coorelation between total surrender and being equipoised – Servant allows himself to be treated by the master as it pleases him

  86. Wow! What a beautiful description of the charactersitics of a devotee. And Radhanath Swami is a prominent devotee. Hope we become his worthy followers.

  87. “If you actually accept the position of service then you allow your master to deal with you, however he pleases. But as long as you want to be the master or controller then you are very choosy of what comes or what does not come in your life.” A profound statement by HH.Radhanath Swamij.It’s meaning goes straight in to our heart.Thank you very much for sharing with us.

  90. Life is for purification, in another means it is to become selfless. All glories to Radhanath Swami for such a wonderful explanation.

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