Archive for July, 2010
Futility of Mystic Powers
Radhanath Swami’s Fan Blog – Futility of Mystic Powers. Radhanath Swami was disappointed that mystic powers were not necessarily spiritual at all. Radhanath Swami therefore warns all spiritual seekers to be careful..
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Severe austerities of the Naga Babas
Severe austerities of the Naga Babas – on Radhanath swami Fan Blog. Radhanath Swami has personally lived an austere lifestyle on a mountain rooftop for over a decade. However to his students, he is reasonable and emphasizes on…
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In the neighborhood of leopards and cobras
Radhanath Swami Fan – In the neighborhood of leopards and cobras. Radhanath Swami advises, “Our fear should not be death. Our fear should be that we may forget God. Because if we remember God, when death comes, we may go back to the kingdom of God. It’s better to die remembering God than to live a fearful life in this temporary world.”….
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From being a God to becoming Godly
From Radhanath Swami Fan – From being a God to becoming Godly. He concluded, creation is nothing but one amazing miracle after another, and God had empowered every species with amazing talents.
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Motherhood and family culture
Radhanath Swami Fan. A meditation on Motherhood and family culture from Radhanath swami’s book . “There is enough happiness in this world to keep you attached to your sufferings”, says Radhanath Swami…
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Fatherly affection of Kailash Baba
Radhanath Swami Fan. Meditation on Fatherly affection of Kailsah Baba from Radhanath Swami Book The Journey Home. “Like a father and son we loved each other, but as roaming sadhus, we sensed that we would never meet again…
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Seeing beyond the superficial layer of faults
Radhanath swami fan. Seeing beyond the superficial layer of faults – A meditation on Radhanath swami’s book journey home. Radhanath Swami loves to narrate the story of Lord Nityananda, the incarnation of God who appeared five hundred years ago. He was compassion…
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Searching for God within
By Radhanath Swami fan. Searching for God within – A Meditation on Journey Home Book by Radhanath Swami. Richard (Now Radhanath Swami) thought deeply: His words reverberated in my mind while I pondered the seriousness of the decision I had to make…
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Worldly acquisitions plundered by Time
By Radhanath Swami Fan. Worldly acquisitions plundered by Time – A Meditation on Journey Home Book by, Radhanath Swami. Radhanath Swami explains that an orphaned soul, rejecting the Supreme Lord is in the most insecure position. Radhanath Swami offers transcendence as…
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Lessons from Mother Ganges
By radhanath swami fan Lessons from Mother Ganges – Meditation on Journey Home book by Radhanath swami. Radhanath Swami observed that although being in the swift current of the river….
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“Go to India” a sweet but commanding voice; spoke up in the heart of young Richard (later Radhanath Swami) who was immersed in meditation, his search for meaning in life has brought him to the Isle of Crete. Today he was ordered to go to India. Born and raised in the middle class suburbs of Chicago, Radhanath swami grew up in the 1950’s and 60’s era when popular musicians protested war, prejudice and social injustice. Radhanath swami would listen to these songs again and again, but their lyrics referring to God stirred his soul. Peter, Paul and Mary- the folk trio from Greenswich village sang in their debut album
“Early in the morning, about the break of day
I ask the Lord, to help me find my way”
This simple prayer was to guide Radhanath swami in the coming years of his life........
‘The Journey Home - Autobiography of an American Swami’ Book is an engaging, humorous and heart-warming account of a young nineteen year old’s quest for spiritual enlightenment. The reader follows Richard Slavin (Now Radhanath Swami) from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of Himalayas as he goes through a variety of exciting adventures; some near-death encounters and many spiritual experiences. Regular reading of this all-time classic has helped me draw spiritual lessons and seek constant inspiration in my own spiritual journey.
