Radhanath Swami Fan Blog – Surrendering the ego by shaving the head. Hair is considered the symbol of vanity. By shaving the head, one confronts his or her ego. I once heard one of Radhanath Swami’s students explain that hair cutting is not absolutely essential. What is more important is to remember God and be prayerful. External rituals are important if they increase our favourable remembrance of God, otherwise they are a distraction.
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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........more about radhanath swami
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Meditations on Radhanath Swami’s Book Article Spontaneous attraction for prayer
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