That Govardhan sila was the most precious thing in Lord Caitanya’s life. Seeing Raghunath Das Goswami’s genuine humility, deep service attitude, attachment for the holy name, Vaishnava seva, hearing about Krishna and his profound austerities, Lord Caitanya gave him this Govardhan Sila. Raghunath Das Goswami performed his austerities, for essentially two reasons.
HUMILITY: He thought that he was not worthy of taking regular Prasad. He considered it appropriate to eat the remnants which even the cows would spit out. That was his humility.
FOCUS: He performed that severe austerity, so that he would not be in any way distracted by any forms of sense pleasure, so that he could focus 100% of his attention in meditating on Radha and Krishna.
Seeing the sincerity of Raghunath Das Goswami, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, presented to him, through Svarupa Damodar Goswami, that Govardhan Sila and a Gunja Mala. Raghunath Dasa Goswami was thinking, “By giving me this Govardhan Shila, Lord Caitanya is giving me the residence at Govardhan Hill. And by presenting to me this Gunja Mala, my Lord is giving me eternal loving service to Srimati Radharani”.
Raghunath Das Goswami, was the most humble devotee. He would not even talk to Lord Caitanya directly, it was always through other people, because he felt himself so unworthy. He wouldn’t approach Lord Nityananda directly. He would offer obeisances from a distance; Lord Nityananda would go and pick him up. He would offer obeisances to Lord Caitanya from a distance and devotees would say, “There is Raghunath”. And He would pick him up. That was the nature of Raghunath Das Goswami.
We are hearing Govardhan Lila, Caitanya Mahaprabhu is giving us the opportunity to participate in our original spiritual bodies, in these unlimited divine pastimes.
– Radhanath Swami
Great story about Srila Raghunath Das Goswami. Our acharyas have always served the world with great humility.
The divine qualities of Raguhnath Das Goswami are so wonderfully described here by Radhanath Swami. Thank you.
Heart melting narration….
Beautiful story about Srila Raghunath Das Goswami’s humility!
Radhanath Swami very beautifully glorified the wonderful qualities of Raghunath Das Goswami.
Sincerity in devotional service attracts all including God. All glories to HH Radhanatha Svami Maharaja.
Thanks Radhanath swami maharaj for the wonderful pastimes of of Raghunath Das Goswami
wonderfully described qualities of Raguhnath Das Goswami by Radhanath swami
Very touching indeed. Thanks for publishing the history of such great souls.
Indeed Raghunath Das Gosvami`s is humble personified. We can beg at his lotus feet so that we can get taste of hearing krishna names/pastime and serving him sincerly without any dint of material desire
What dedication, devotion and humility!
thank you Radhanath Sami for highlighting the essential qualities that a spiritual aspirant needs to please God.
Amazing humility and austerity! Can never be replicated!
Very true. Humility attracts Lord’s grace!
Thank youu for sharing nectarian pastimes.
Amazing message from HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj.