Rain of God’s Mercy – Radhanath Swami

This material existence is like a burning forest fire. It is burning our hearts. Who would not say that their hearts are burning due to the anxieties of material life? All our attempts for relief and happiness in this world are consumed by this burning blazing fire. All of our successes and all of our… Continue reading Rain of God’s Mercy – Radhanath Swami

In the World, but not of the World

There is a famous saying, “Be in the world but not of the world.” This means the spiritual conception of life. We are above; we are transcendental to all the miseries, which are inevitable in the world.  Such a spiritual person alone can actually create peace on Earth. Because he or she can enliven and

Radhanath Swami on Culmination of all knowledge

We must cultivate philosophical knowledge in order to have a proper understanding by which we can proceed without being bewildered by the temptations of the world. We must become detached; we must give up those things that are contrary to our spiritual development. No matter how much we like them, no matter how much pleasure… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Culmination of all knowledge

Radhanath Swami on Chariot of the body

In the Holy Scriptures, it is explained that the human body is a chariot. There are five horses representing the five senses that are pulling this chariot. The rope represents mind, because mind is meant to control the senses. The driver holding the ropes is the human intelligence, which is meant to direct the mind. … Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Chariot of the body

Radhanath Swami on lesson from the Ocean

During the dry season, very little water comes from the river into the ocean. Does the ocean dry up? During the monsoons the river becomes several miles wide and billions of liters of water pour in every minute in the ocean. Does the ocean over-flood? The ocean is ever being filled but is always still.