The native American Indians have a way of explaining the internal conflict within all of us. They say that within the hearts or the minds of all of us are two dogs: a good dog and a bad dog. The bad dog is howling for vengeance, for immoral reckless action. And the good dog is calling out for…
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Radhanath Swami speaks on the foundation to excel
“A really successful person is one who sees a positive opportunity in every situation in life. Even in the darkest tragedies and traumas, there must be something to learn, some wisdom, some growth, some opportunity.” – Radhanath Swami Everyone seeks happiness. True happiness is a product of inner fulfillment. Through the ages, sincere people have turned… Continue reading Radhanath Swami speaks on the foundation to excel
Who is Radha?
Krishna, who is the one supreme absolute truth, expands himself as Radha or Srimati Radharani, who is the source of energies of the Lord. Srimati Radharani is love and compassion personified. Thus Krishna is the supreme object of love and Srimati Radharani is the supreme abode of love. She is the…
Compassion – The Highest Spiritual Truth
The fundamental need of all of us is love. Every living being is looking for pleasure—from the insignificant insect to the kings and prime ministers. Everyone is seeking pleasure, but there is only one pleasure that can reach the heart, and that is the pleasure of experiencing the heart’s need to
Compassion: Essence of Religion
It is described that the mercy of God is like the sun. The sun does not discriminate, whether you are from this family or that family, this nationality or that nationality. The sun rays are beneficially giving out themselves…
How to Feed the Good Dog?
We have often given the example of the good dog and the bad dog. Krishna tells in Bhagavad Gita that there is a divine nature and there is a demonic nature in all of us. The good dog is
Worry for the Highest Purpose – Radhanath Swami
Everything can be utilized for the highest purpose—even worry. A person who is connected to God, who is finding that deep, deep fulfillment and love within, worries about
Radhanath Swami – Power, Knowledge and Love
Energy and power, people consider it very important. But knowledge is more important, because only if we apply our knowledge in utilizing the energy in harmony with
Tennis and art of Compassion – Radhanath Swami
One tennis player told me a story about one of the highlights of his tennis career. This experience is far more sacred and precious in his memory than all the championships he won. It’s a memory about a match that he lost. It was a