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Quote by Radhanath Swami

“In my own spiritual journey, I became a swami on the Hindu path of Bhakti. In the Hindu tradition, a swami is a monk who forgoes regular family life for the purpose of making the whole world his family and channels his full energy into spiritual practice, devotion to God and service to humanity.”

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Radhanath Swami

Radhanath Swami is a renowned Indian author and spiritual teacher. Born on December 7, 1950, he has a deep interest in Hinduism and spiritual philosophy. Swami began his study of Hindu scriptures at a young age and has since spread his teachings around the world. more

“In religion, there's a certain type of fear that if somebody believes differently from me, that it's a threat. Because I'm right, and there cannot be two ways that are right, so if I'm right, anything different than this must be wrong; and we attack those things and it's really due to insecurity, ego and fear.”

Ifs Way Believe Two Different Certain Type Ego Threat Dues Insecurity Two Ways Insecurity And Fear

Author:Radhanath Swami

“My parents' selfless affection and dedication nourished and prepared me to receive the love of my guru or spiritual father, Swami Prabhupada. My parents prepared the soil in which my guru sowed the seeds of his compassion.”

Spiritual Father Parent Compassion Prepared Affection Seeds Soil Dedication Selfless Guru Selfless Love

Author:Radhanath Swami

“Religious and spiritual leaders should be held accountable for environmental activism, not only because they have access to large communities and can influence votes but because service is integral to religious and spiritual life.”

Should Spiritual Community Religious Leader Influence Vote Environmental Activism Access Spiritual Life Spiritual Leader

Author:Radhanath Swami

“The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the Blood of Christ: all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone! 'Father, the atheists?' Even the atheists. Everyone!”

Father Christ Lord Blood Catholic Atheist Redeemed

Author:Pope Francis