Thursday, September 1, 2011

Radhanath Swami on Defining Our Ideals

We all have to define in our own life what our ideals are. If we are cheating and lying for selfish motives then we are going to suffer the negative reactions. Is that what we want? But if we are trying to be honest and we are trying to do our work because it is our duty to our family and to our society, but we have to do certain things just because it has to be done with ethics, with morality, with integrity, then it’s different. So once again, what is your ideal? What is your motivation?

53 comments:

  1. I read somewhere from Radhanath Swami that we can judge ourselves by the ideals we hold dear.

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  2. thanx for reminding the most important issue.

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  3. Association of great devotees likes Radhanath Swami, helps us to define our ideals

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  4. All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj

    A very amazing narrative.

    Hare Krishna.

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  5. what a strong question to ponder on and realize

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  6. Thank you for this post.

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  7. Nice message from Radhanath Swami. It is very important for everyone to follow those ideals which lead him/her to the highest platform of loving devotional service for the Lord.

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  8. We have to use our God given intelligence, as Maharaj states.

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  9. its a very important teaching - stop for a few mins - look at why we are doing - what we are doing...

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  10. self introspection theme given by Maharaj for us...

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  11. Once again Maharaj has caught us wrong footed. We must be serious in getting out of this material world. If we have ulterior motives, then as maharaj says, we will have to suffer for those actions. A devotee is known by his good character, in this way he himself progresses in path of devotion and also inspires others to lead a life filled with moral values.

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  12. H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj has nicely stressed the importance of having good ideals in life. Thank you Maharaj.

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  13. This should serve as a beacon in our life, no matter what, serve selflessly with integrity.

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  14. The words of a sadhu are heavy and brings forth our own deeply hidden motives and attachments to the surface of our heart for us to decide what to do next. Such are the words of HH Radhanath Swami. Thank you for sharing this wonderfully inspiring article

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  15. what is my ideal...a very important question and especially important when this is infused at very young age.

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  16. In today's modern world, people are very selfish in all their dealings, whether in office or in personal life......Swamiji's advice will bring ultimate peace individually & collectively....

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  17. Most touching to heart i ever read

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  18. Wonderful message. Also somewhere I read, be clear with dealings not only in the public even when you are alone no one is around to watch you.

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  19. Thankyou Maharaj...

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  20. We need guidance from self realised souls like Radhanath Swami to decide our ideals

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  21. thank you very much for sharing.

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  22. HH.Radhanath Swami Maharaj wonderfully makes us ponder on our ultimate purpose of life.

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  23. if anyone reads the autobiography of maharaj "the jouney home" one can understand that He is man of word and did that was just impossible to do in mumbai and really did everything that glorifies india in real sense ........just read the book as we know the taste of pudding lies in tasting it! ....

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  24. if anyone reads the autobiography of maharaj "the jouney home" one can understand that He is man of word and did that was just impossible to do in mumbai and really did everything that glorifies india in real sense ........just read the book as we know the taste of pudding lies in tasting it! ....

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  25. Very important to know and set our goal right. Thank you Radhanath Swami.

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  26. Radhanath swami is again instructing us to set ideals in our life.

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  27. Thank you Radanath Swami for reminding us deep down we have to be honest with ourselves,

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  28. following the teachings of radhanath swami is the only ideal for my life, because by his behavior one can make out that whatever he is teaching is for the highest welfare of anyone who accepts it.

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  29. Thank you Swamiji for explaining how our ideals ,intentions are the ones which guide us in our journey of life

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  30. More than anything I would personally try to see deep within my own heart to search the ideals that I hold true . Thank s Maharaj for making this important statement

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  31. Maharajas wisdom is timeless , thanks very much

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  32. Thanks for reminding us again.

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  33. need some serious thinking on this...

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  34. You are my ideal Maharaja !!

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  35. wonderfully quoted...thanks for sharing

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  36. To aviod negative reactions it is best to control the flickering mind through following regulative principles of Sadhana bhakti under bonafied spiritual guidence.Thank you very much.

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  37. Great teaching by Radhanath Swami

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  38. Thank You Radhanath Swami for sharing your deep heartfelt realizations with all of us.

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  39. I'm a college student and this message is really important for me, as college is all about defining yourself and upholding your values...this message is really helpful, thanks for sharing!

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  40. Our ideals & motivations define our life, a perfect way of seeing where we are moving - our destination

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  41. Our ideals & motivations define our life---thank you maharaj

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  42. Thanks for sharing this nice article..

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  43. Thank you HH Radhanath swami for explaining us to keep ideals in our life.

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