Radhanath Swami Quotes About Krishna
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Spirituality is based on development of character and philosophy.
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When the kirtan is harmonious with so many people, it’s a tumultuous beautiful sound. We can’t hear just one voice during the chorus; or rather we do hear one voice. But that one voice is actually the sound of everyone’s voice in harmony. That’s our offering to God. And why is it so pleasing to the Lord? Because we are all cooperating for a higher purpose. We are all united for the pleasure of the center, for the pleasure of Krishna, in spite of all our differences.
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"I had Krishna and I have lost Him." That is humility.
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The essence of spiritual life is simply to use our free will properly.
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Guru is heavy, because he carries Lord Krishna in his heart.
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Real humility does not depress you, but allows you to call intensely and brings us closer to Krishna.
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We get sufferings in life so that we become sober and listen to Krishna's message.
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The auspiciousness of any situation is how it brings us closer to Krishna
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I traveled around America and then at nineteen, went to Europe and hitchhiked from London to the Himalayas in India. I studied various forms of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and in India, various forms of Buddhism and Hinduism. Eventually, I came to the path of unconditional love and devotion to the one God, who in our tradition we call Krishna. I met my guru and became a swami. This allowed me to share that gift, which I consider to be a very deep universal expression of compassion.
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Unless we hear very strictly with great faith to the order of our Spiritual Master, we will not understand what is the mercy of Krishna and how it is coming upon us.
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Detachment does not mean to neglect what Krishna gives you. Detachment means to do the needful as an offering to Krishna.
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Even when Krishna gives you strength, maya will delude you to think it is your strength.
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The more we are happy in Krishna Consciousness, the more we become purified.
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Every time you are passing the test, you are coming closer to Krishna.
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Spirituality is revival of our God consciousness, not creating something new.
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When we face difficulties and still remain faithful to Krishna and spiritual master we access the infinite mercy of their hearts.
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Sometimes river flows very strong, sometimes it flows very small, but it makes no difference to the ocean because it is satisfied in itself with its own quantity of water. Similarly, when our heart is cleansed with spirituality, we find pleasure and ecstasy with our own selves that is so sweet, so wonderful and so satisfying, that the so-called pleasures of this world no longer have any values, no appeal at all.
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When we speak of the dust of the lotus feet of the Spiritual Master, we are speaking of humble approach to serve his instructions. Unless we humbly serve the instructions of the great soul, it is Krishna's arrangement the He never reveals Himself.
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If we feel unqualified and feel grateful for an opportunity to serve, then Krishna will bestow in our hearts.
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Giving up pride means giving all credit and glory to Guru and Krishna.
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According to our purpose, motivation and sincerity, which compose our devotion, Krishna reveals Himself to us.
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Out of all the opulences of a living entity its humility which pleases Krishna. Other opulences can also please Krishna if offered with humility.
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The worst tragedy is that this uncontrolled mind steals our consciousness away from Krishna and that is the beginning, the essence of all suffering.
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When you advance in Krishna Consciousness it is more difficult to tolerate being honored than to tolerate being dishonored.
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Humility is an ornament which attracts Krishna's heart. Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility.
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Don't let a breath escape from your body without Krishna's name. That should be our determination throughout our life.
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Krishna is present fully in His holy name and this is realized by the humility and sincerity in our chanting.
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When we awaken the love for God, that love naturally extends toward every living being. Also, the concept of Krishna and Radha, the masculine and feminine aspect of the one supreme God, was so inclusive that it touched my heart. So when Prabhupada came, I was already following his path. But it was when I saw his compassion, concern and deep wisdom, that I accepted him as my guru and decided to try and assist him. I felt that was where my real home was.
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Krishna exalts those who are humble and humbles those who exalt themselves.
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