Radhanath Swami’s Article on God in Vedic Scriptures

radhanath swami on God in vedic scriptures

radhanath swami on God in vedic scriptures

In the Bible and in the Qur’an we find that God is scolding all sinners of this earth.  Sometimes He throws down fire and brings storms to destroy entire civilization.  Sometime He uses thunderbolts, sometimes devastating rain falls, and sometimes terrible plagues.  Sometimes He smashes people in some hellish condition.
But Shrimad-Bhagavatam is such scripture that explains God in His highest feature.  He is not throwing thunderbolts or sending plagues; He is hiding from His mother so that she will not scold Him.  Which form of God do we want to live with eternally?  I want to live with the beautiful, loving Krishna, who becomes the servant of the love of His devotee.  Actually what can conquer God—the supreme unconquerable, infallible one. Nothing but love.  Love does not conquer one by force, but it attracts the beloved to find the greatest pleasure in being subordinate to that love. That is Krishna—God who becomes subordinate to the love of His devotees.

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  4. Radhanath Swami has referred to the highest state of relation which the Lord has with His intimate devotees. In this relation, Lord is ready to be afraid of His mother and has intimate pastimes with his friends which can be understand only by unalloyed devotional service and nothing else.

  6. Hare Krsna,

    Thank you so much Guru Maharaj. Putna tried to Kill Krishna and achieved the position of servant of mother Yashoda. We can’t imagine the position of his loving Deovtees. Guru Maharaj ki Jai.

  8. Radhanath swami reveals the perfect loving nature of Lord which is also hidden in the hearts of pure devotees of the Lord.

  11. it is really hard to believe that god becomes the servant of his devotees,
    but its true. In case of Arjuna he drove his chariot. God can take any position for the sake of his devotees. thank you maharaj for helping us love god.

  12. Really if God is portrayed only as someone who is just punishment giver and very strict father, then the love for Him can not awaken easliy, in such a case the practitioner has to go throuh the stage of fear of God and then love later. But Shrimad Bhagvatam immediately elevates us to the pure platform of love.

    Thank you very much Radhanath swami Maharaj for pointing this out!!

  15. I too would like to follow Krishna, the God of Love rather than follow a God who is always in a punishing mood.

  19. Guess it is upto us – we want to see God in which form, as one who punishes or as one who loves.

  28. Yashoda mai ki jai…. Nanda ke lala ki jai….. Sri Sri Radha Damodar ki Jai. Radhanath swami is explaining here that Krishna is the source of all All relationship and He is a person He is source of supreme Love .If we claim or aspire to love Krishna then first we have to learn to Love his children.

  30. Radhanath Swami has explained here very nicely what love is all about. If only we could use this concept to define our relationships with others, then the whole world will soon become Krishna conscious.

  31. Radhanath Swami is brilliant in differentiating the activities of the Lord and proposing which form he would have us to adore.

  33. If our hearts are filled with love we can appreciate the understanding of God from the perspective of all religions.

  34. Probably , This is one of the best description , explaining the GODS in differenet religion.

  35. Radhanath Swami is giving all of us to experience God revealed to the maximum extent – Krsna. In all other religions or even in many sections of the Vedas, God does not reveal himself in so much detail. He is covered.

    We are extremely fortunate to be given this opportunity

  36. Krishna is universally The Supreme Personality of Godhead and is not sectarian. He is the Supreme object of Love. These teachings of Radhanath Swami bring not only peace among all living beings but also fill the hearts with deep satisfaction and love. We should keep reading the scriptures like Srimad Bhagavadgita and Srimad Bhagavatam under the guidance of great souls like Radhanath swami to invoke such love.

  37. Thank you Radhanath Swami for giving us the true essence of Religion. You make it sound so simple and easy to understand.

  38. One need’s to ask a very serious question, do we want any relationship which is based either on fear or threat, the answer is obvious. Radanath Swami at all times as shown respect for all faiths and emphasizes the point that for any relation to last and be respected Love is the essential ingredient.

  39. I am studying Bible and Koran for years, however I have never found such a profound understanding of God as given in Srimad Bhagavatam beautifully explained by H.H. Radhanath Swami.

  40. I want to live with the beautiful, loving Krishna, who becomes the servant of the love of His devotee

  44. My preference would also to be with loving God than the punishing one. Thanks Maharaj for explaining this.

  45. So wonderfully said ” Love does not conquer one by force, but it attracts the beloved to find the greatest pleasure in being subordinate to that love.”

  52. We generally have a wrong conception of God from our childhood, through elders or other people. Thanks to spiritual teachers like Radhanath Swami such misconceptions can easily be cleared.

  53. Radhanath Swami says herein that God becomes subordinate to the love of His devotees.

  54. We are so fortunate to have such a charming understanding of God from Srimad Bhagavatam and Radhanath Swami Maharaja. Now we know how God is all-attractive, not merely all-powerful.

  56. Krsna says in Bhagavad gita ‘as you approach Me, I will approach you’.
    If we fear God He will show His fearful form and if we love Him He will show His lovable form of Vrindavan Krsna.Thank you Radhanath Swami for revealing this sublime truth.

  58. Yes love is such a great power. Thank you HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj for being an instrument of God’s love in our lives

  60. Thanks a lot for the explanation of God. radhanath swami Ki Jaya! Jaya!

  61. The concept of God as destroyer and one who awards punishment for sins awakens fear. But beyond that is the sweet form of the Lord, and his sweet pastimes, with awaken love and devotion in our hearts.

  62. This is one of the best sites on Radhanath Swami Maharaj. It gives great lessons in very short stories. Keep it up

  64. All glories to HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj.

    Love does not conquer one by force, but it attracts the beloved to find the greatest pleasure in being subordinate to that love.

  65. Out of the two aspects of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, anyone will prefer the loving baby form of God over the one where He is infuriarated by the irreligiousity prevailent in the human civilization & causes their destruction. Like Radhanath Swami mentions, the relation in which love forms the basis of reciprocation is more appealing than anything else.

  66. Who will not like to be with Krishna,who is hiding from his mother …? As a child i was always afraid of the God who used to punish the sinners brutally. since I studied in a catholic school and did not understand spirituality all that much. Thanks Maharaj for guiding us on each and every step of this material life

  68. Krishna must love us all a lot, as he has given us Maharaj, to bring us back home to Krishna. Hari Bol!

  71. After taking birth in India and Hindu family, we should not miss out the importance of great scriptures like Shrimad-Bhagavatam and Bhagvat Gita

  72. “That is Krishna—God, who becomes subordinate to the love of His devotees”. This statement and realisation of Radhanath Swami is like a life line for all the devotees. Devotees under the shelter of Radhaanth Swami find atmost love and security.

  74. Just by hearing such nectarean words from Radhanath Swami, makes our hearts yearn to be with that All loving and merciful God, who is conquered by His devotees’ love.

  76. Actually this sweet conception of God is the unique feature of Vaishnavism which is superficially Hinduism but in depth it is far more rich and sublime than ritualistic Hinduism. Scriptures call it Sanatan dharma or Bhagavad Dharma

  77. Nice article by Radhanath Swami. Really i feel very fortunate to have this understanding of God which is so unique and special amongst all the contemporary religions

  79. In the statement “Love does not conquer one by force, but it attracts the beloved to find the greatest pleasure in being subordinate to that love. That is Krishna—God, who becomes subordinate to the love of His devotees.” Radhanath Swami is so nicely describing what is nature of Krishna

  81. very nice article. Thanks to Radhanath swami for making such beautiful comments about Love and God. I pray that we all can follow in the foot steps of Radhanath swami so that this world is a better place to live in.

  85. Nice article Swamiji………Your explanation is very lucid to understand……..complex philosophy in easy language…….thanks a lot

  86. If we could apply the same principle to other relationships around us, the world would be a much nicer place.

  87. Radhanath Maharaj explains beautifully how one should love god & not be in a fearful relation

  88. Just by hearing about Krsa’s pastimes, the hearts of devotees rejoice in ecstacy. Thank You Radhanath Swami for sharing such confidential topics of knowledge

  89. No other religion gives such a supreme understanding as presented here by Radhanath Swami.Thank u radhanath swami.

  91. This is the most sweetest article by HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj since it reveals us the most confidential knowledge of captivating the Supreme Personality of GodHead that is only by Love. Thank you Maharaj !!

  92. Nice Article!! Thank you so much for sharing this article. We want to live with the beautiful, loving Krishna, who becomes the servant of the love of His devotee.

  93. this articles washes away the misconception that god is harsh to his devotees and the non devotees but, infact, he is the most lovable object for ever and till the end of time , thanks radhanath swami for this,

  94. Beautiful description of Lord from the authorized Vedic Text like
    “Srimad Bhagvatam”. It wants one to love and serve the Lord.
    Thank you Maharajah.

  95. Radhanath Swami Maharaj is explained so simple way of attaining God. Thank you very much Maharaj.

  99. Radhanath Swami explains here that God reveals Himself to us based on our level. From the punishing nature to loving nature. And God in His topmost form is that loving God!

  101. I am grateful to personalities like Radhanath Swami and scriptures like Srimad Bhagvatam to have revealed us this sweet and loving God-Lord Krishna.

  104. What a brilliant understanding of absolute truth – “Love does not conquer one by force, but it attracts the beloved to find the greatest pleasure in being subordinate to that love”. No other religion offers this supreme understanding as presented here by Radhanath Swami

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