Quotes from Radhanath Swami

Whoever we are, wherever we are, however we are, whatever our condition is, there is no impediment to attaining the perfection of life-if we are humble & sincere.

We get sufferings in life so that we become sober and listen to Krishna's message.

To purify the heart is the one and only purpose that God has created this human life.

Enthusiasm and eagerness give life to our devotional service.

Don't let a breath escape from your body without Krishna's name. That should be our determination throughout our life.

Humanity evolves when we realise that animals have the same rights to the Earth as we do.

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.

How can our hearts not break? How can we hold our tears? How can we bear the pain of losing those loving children and their guardians, who were slain in Newtown, Conn.? Why can't we face the reality of our times and restrict deranged people from having these destructive powers?

Every time you are passing the test, you are coming closer to Krishna.

The essence of Hinduism is the same essence of all true religions: Bhakti or pure love for God and genuine compassion for all beings.

Things can give pleasure to the mind and senses, but only love can give pleasure to the heart. And ultimately, that is what we are looking for.

The true treasure lies within. It is the underlying theme of the songs we sing, the shows we watch and the books we read. It is woven into the Psalms of the Bible, the ballads of the Beatles and practically every Bollywood film ever made. What is that treasure? Love. Love is the nature of the Divine.

Reducing carbon emissions is important, but it is shortsighted if not coupled with reducing the toxic emissions from our heart; and that is something spiritual leaders are supposed to teach and something all thinking people, regardless of their beliefs, should practice.

There cannot be love without trust and there cannot be trust unless we take the responsibility to act in a way that people can trust us.

Humility is the foundation by which love manifests.

Compassion is an essential element of love.

Pure love of God is our nature, but we are so much diverted, so much distracted by the externals that we've forgotten that it's our essence.

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.

The Absolute Truth can be perceived by a repentant heart.

That is truth. In that truth, there is real happiness. And there is nothing that could disturb that happiness.

Definition of love: capacity to forgive endlessly.

The more you feel you are fallen; the more you fall in love with God.

To be in the association of those aspiring to love God is the ultimate gift of God.

Humility is a natural symptom of those who love God.