Radhanath Swami on Getting Prabhupada’s Association

Tonight we have with us one of Srila Prabhupada’s very close loving associates. Every word of Prabhupada’s books and lectures and everything that he ever said to any of his disciples are all intimate personal instructions to us and we should see it that way. It is Sri Chaitanya Mahapurabhu’s mercy manifesting through Srila Prabhupada. So when we are reading his books we… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Getting Prabhupada’s Association

Radhanath Swami on What is preaching?

This was the technique adopted by Srila Prabhupada to somehow or other engage people in Krishna Consciousness. Whether it is book distribution, Prasad distribution, if people even appreciates them, what to speak of reading them or tasting them, their spiritual life begins. This is because these books and Prasad are all non-different form Krishna. Maharaj… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on What is preaching?

Opening the doors by Radhanath Swami

The 6 Goswamis of Vrindavan actually opened the doors of this most secret and confidential abode of the Lord. Through their writings and example, Lord Caitanya opened the doors of Vrindavan for the world. Under the order of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur, inspiration of Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur and the will of Lord Caitanya… Continue reading Opening the doors by Radhanath Swami

Radhanath Swami on Holy Tirthas in Navadwip

Just seven days before Srila Prabhupada left this world,  Swami Trust’. he formed a trust named ‘Bhaktivedanta Swami Trust. Srila Prabhupada formed this trust for the purpose of dham. restoring the holy places in dham. So as part of that endeavour, one of the things we try to do is to locate the various places mentioned by Bhakti Vinod Thakur in his book ‘Navadwip Dham Mahatmya’ in… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Holy Tirthas in Navadwip

Radhanath Swami on Entering Vrindavan

Srila Narrotam Das Thakura wrote in his prayers that in order to understand the loving pastimes of Radha and Krishna we should be humble and take shelter of the six Goswamis of Vrindavan. Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakura would say, “Do not try to see Krishna, try to serve Krishna in such a way that Krishna is pleased… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Entering Vrindavan

Radhanath Swami on Prayer

It was here in Vrindavan that Srila Prabhupada prayed for our deliverance. He prayed for each and every one of us to receive the highest prema and gave his life and soul to make that possible. To inaugurate this yatra, let us fold our palms and bow our heads in profound gratitude to Srila Prabhupada and to all our beloved compassionate acaryas.… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Prayer

Radhanath Swami On Lord Caitanya loves to glorify his devotees

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu loved to glorify His devotees! He would speak of Haridas Thakur’s greatness as if He had five mouths. He spoke of Vasudev Dutt’s merciful nature as if he had 1000 mouths. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu wanted to give His devotees the credit for His mission. Lord Caitanya took a person from an untouchable class, Srila Haridas… Continue reading Radhanath Swami On Lord Caitanya loves to glorify his devotees

Radhanath Swami on Srila Prabhupada’s Vision

In 1970s while Srila Prabhupada was in America he said, “We have come to this place so far away from Sridham Mayapur.” By this statement Srila Prabhupäda showed the importance of Sridham Mayapur. Sridham Mayapur is the spiritual centre of the universe. Therefore of all places in the planet, Srila Prabhupada decided to make this… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Srila Prabhupada’s Vision

Radhanath Swami on Our Qualification

Once a devotee asked Srila Prabhupada, “What is our qualification to receive this highest knowledge of the supermost, topmost realm of the spiritual world?” Srila Prabhupada with all humility and honesty replied, “You had no qualifications, I made your qualifications.” While in Vrindavan, this is something for us to very sincerely meditate upon. For many… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Our Qualification

Living a Life of Prayer By Radhanath Swami

The following is an excerpt from a class given by Radhanath Swami during the Vrindavan Yatra of 2011: We are here in Vrindavan because of blessings and grace and we want to express our gratitude through sincere, diligent prayers with a desire to serve with love. Srila Prabhupada taught us Bhakti in not just a… Continue reading Living a Life of Prayer By Radhanath Swami