How could God allow such a tragedy to take place? Radhanath Swami Answers…
Events, On Events — By RNS Online on September 14, 2010 at 7:36 am
Question to Radhanath Swami: If there is a God who is all loving and compassionate, how could he allow the attacks on the World Trade Centre to take place?
Radhanath Swami briefs about how people are taking it: Today the world is drastically shaken by recent events that have taken place in the United States of America. I just came from that land. I have never seen America in such a condition. It is shaken to its very core. Remember that it is the most powerful nation in the world setting the trends and the pace in economy and politics for the entire world. The People are shocked and are in great fear. Many people are rejecting the conception of God because of what has happened. I spoke to several pious people who believed in God their whole lives. They asked me, “If there is a God who is all loving and compassionate, how could he allow this tragedy to take place? If God is the Supreme Controller of everything that exists, why didn’t he turn that plane just a few feet one way or the other? Why over 5000 people—men, women and children—who were just going about their work had to suffer such an incredibly miserable violent death?”
Radhanath Swami draws out a lesson of Gratitude
Did you just stop to think of how those people died? When these planes hit the building and they exploded, those thousands of people were in a blazing fire and they couldn’t get out of it. One of my friends works right next-door to the World Trade Centre. He happens to be the financial director of American Express Company, International. He was on his way to work and he saw a plane hit the World Trade Centre. He was about a hundred feet away from the building. And he couldn’t understand what was happening. He thought, “Maybe I shouldn’t go to work today.” So he just stood there, trying to figure out what was happening…. and he saw another plane hit the other tower and it exploded and fell to the ground. Up there, people were burning in the flames with no way out. Dozens of people jumped from the hundredth floor, ninetieth floor, and eightieth floor. Rather die in fresh air than suffocate and be burnt to death. Serious suffering.
I was at a community and a couple came to see me and they were telling me some problems that they had, some problems at their house. This was just a few days after the catastrophe. I told them, “If you were on the ninety sixth floor of the World Trade Centre when it was on fire, and you were given the opportunity to come back and be in the exact situation that you are in now– would you think it as a nice opportunity? We would do anything to be back in this situation. Is it not? So why are you complaining now? Why are you thinking it is the end of the world?”
Whenever you think that life is against you, put yourself in the shoes of those people on the WTC on September 11th 2001. Isn’t your situation better than theirs? So be grateful for what you have.
Radhanath Swami tells what really is God’s mercy
So are we to blame God? If God is an all loving, all compassionate person, why would he allow such innocent people to die? It is a fact that God is all merciful and all loving. In all the scriptures throughout the world, God, His sons, His prophets, and His representatives, they all give us the same message that the material world is a place of suffering. It is not our home. “Get out, and go back to the Kingdom of God. Back home back to Godhead.” This is the basis of every religion. In 1970, when I was living here in India, I met some very devout Christians and they gave me a rare version of the Bible: The St. Thomas version written by one of the personal associates of lord Jesus Christ. And I remember one statement of Lord Jesus in it that affected me a lot. He said, “This world is a bridge. Cross over it, but build no house upon it.” But people are going to the churches begging God to give them a better house!
Lord Krishna tells us in Bhagavad Gita
“After attaining Me, the great souls, who are yogis in devotion, never return to this temporary world, which is full of miseries, because they have attained the highest perfection.”
The soul is eternal. It can find no real satisfaction in the temporary enjoyments of this world. Whether you die of a catastrophe or whether you get old and die, it’s suffering in either case. Have you even studied what happens in old age? It is really miserable.
Krishna tells in Bhagvad Gita
From the highest planet in the material world down to the lowest, all are places of misery wherein repeated birth and death take place. But one who attains to My abode, O son of Kunti, never takes birth again.
The Srimad Bhagavat says,
“For one who has accepted the boat of the lotus feet of the Lord, who is the shelter of the cosmic manifestation, the ocean of the material world is like the water contained in a calf’s hoofprint. His goal is the spiritual world, the place where there are no material miseries, not the place where there is danger at every step (this material world.)”
So God, out of His causeless mercy, comes to this material world again and again to tell us that this is a miserable place. He tells us where our real home is. Even though the people of this world have rejected Him, offended Him, He still keeps coming, “You are misusing your free will. Come to Vaikunta, the spiritual world, the doors are open. Come in.” He sends his representatives, His scriptures, to provide everybody this opportunity. But we reject!
Radhanath Swami tells, what should be the approach of spiritualists
When there are catastrophes like this, I sometimes hear religious people say “It is just their Karma” or “They are reaping what they themselves have sown.” That is true, but as spiritualists our business is to save them. We should feel for them and give them relief, whatever their Karma may be. Karma is between them and God.
When Srila Prabhupad came to New York City in 1965 and saw people suffering in forgetfulness of God, he didn’t just tell them, “It is your karma.” He wept, he cried, his heart was broken and he was willing to risk and sacrifice his life to save them. That is a truly advanced spiritualist, a Vaishnav. Wherever we see or hear of suffering, we should cry to think of people’s physical, mental, and spiritual suffering. And that should be more of an impetus for us to do something to help them.
Radhanath Swami glorifies the firemen
Do you know that when those people were burning in the towers of the World Trade Centre, hundres of firemen ran into the blazing fire risking their lives to save them? They knew they could never come out alive. Please listen very carefully. These firemen had wives, children, parents, bothers and sisters. Practically all of them were family people like most of you. But yet they were willing to run into a building that was about to fall down–suffering pains and death to save others.
Do you know what is Halloween? It’s one of the most famous festivals of United States of America. Young children get costumes, dress up and go out at night. They go door-to-door and people give them candy etc. The most popular costumes on every Halloween, from the beginning of Halloween, are hobgoblins and skeletons for boys, and witches for girls. And sometimes they dress up like a basketball star or football star. Do you know what the most popular costume is for all the children all over America this year? Firemen. Their heroes are these men who were willing to risk their lives for the welfare of others.
What can we spiritualists learn from the firemen? Radhanath Swami Explains
From the spiritual point of view, the entire material world is like that World Trade Centre after being hit by those planes. It’s on fire. The fire is burning in every living entity’s heart – within and without. People are suffering. And the transcendentalists bring the rain cloud of God’s mercy to extinguish that blazing fire of material existence. Due to ignorance people are burning from the sufferings of material life. Srila Prabhupada, our Guru, came to every continent of the world as the supreme fireman to extinguish the blazing fire of material existence. He was willing to sacrifice and risk his life to save our souls.
Like these firemen, who were willing to risk their lives to save the body, we as bhakti yogis should be willing to risk our lives to save people’s souls from the blazing fire of material existence. If you save the soul, that soul finds ultimate peace and happiness for eternity. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, in these terms, is Srila Prabhupada’s fire department and he has recruited us to be his firemen and fire ladies.
Radhanath Swami draws yet another lesson
We have to be united. Amongst those firemen there were black people, white people and people of so many colors. They were all of different religions and ethnic backgrounds. They may have had some disagreements and they may not have liked each other. But when they were in there fighting against fire, they were one. They were in total harmony. They didn’t have time to be disunited over petty, ridiculous issues.
We are in the blazing fire of material existence. The world is on fire. To help people, we have to be united and we have to put aside all separatism. That is compassion. That is love. That is devotion.
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The fire is burning in every living entity’s heart – within and without. Yes maharaj thats true,Actuly problem is not out side it is inside the heart of all leaving being.Thank u swamiji for shearing with us.
Thank you Maharaj for being a fireman for all of us, by enlightening us from true knowldege
yes you are right.. Rohan.. Thank u very much maharaj
Totally agree with you.
thank u very much maharaj
Nice Article of how one has to look at and draw realizations when ever a catastrophy strucks
so nicely explained by radhanath maharaj!
wonderful,thank you
Radhanath Maharaj has very nicely explained the analogy of Firemen and the nature of this material world.
And Maharaj himself has become a fireman to save all of us from the blazing fire of material existance.Dandavat Maharaj.
Thank you Radhanathswami Maharaj!
thank you Maharaj!
Indeed it is easy to be a moraliser and say , to everyone his due. Particularly,many who lead moral lives have a tendency to be judgmental about less disciplined people. Maharaj has shown how important it is is for us to be more humane and helpful. A hardhearted moralist is a burden . A true vaishnava cries at others suffering.
Thank You Maharaj for being a rain cloud of mercy to the suffering world.
Thanks Maharaj. With the same heart please bless me with the strength to hold spiritual values very sacred in my life.
yes swaniji is right we should be grateful to lord always and correct ourselves than blmaing him for our wrong doings.
The message of Bhagavad Gita & faith in the lord does not come so cheaply that it can be rejected superficially,
One needs to understand the meaning of god and his plans for us, then only we can understand why WTC episode occurred.
hank you Radhanath swami for enlighten us with the deep understanding
Thank you Radhanath Swami for giving us such a clear understanding of a spiritualist’s attitude to God at times of catastrophe.
Excellent explanation of a common question by Radhanath Swami. Thank you for giving a Spiritual Viewpoint on the subject.
I liked the point Maharaj makes about putting aside our petty differences and focus on bigger issues.
I am touched by this article. It has taught lot of lessons to me. The text where Radhanath Swami has told to the community couple is really a big lesson for all of us to learn.
This article is touching the heart. H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj has nicely explained what is true love of God.
My only prayer is that I become a good fireman engaged in HIs service.
Really nice article..Thanks to Radhanath Swami for explaining such nice things
Very touching !
All Glories To.H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaj
What an wonderful lecture. An amazing explanation of the emergency that all of us are into and without wasting any time everyone should unite and take to Krishna Consciousness. Troubles are forever, and they will come time and again, but we should be undeterred and focus on our paths of Bhakti.
Hare Krishna
Great insight by Radhanath Swami
Today, the human psychology is to take credit for the good things & blame God for the tragic events. However Radhanath Swami has shed proper light on this matter by using his vast spiritual knowledge.
I have a never heard of such a heart wrenching and soul transforming explanation of this most horrible even in modern times, Thank you Radhanath Swami for making us realise our role of alleviating people of their suffering, rather than blaming them for their karma.
EXCELLENT ANSWER TO QUESTION PERTAINING TO ALL OF US.
THIS QUESTION CROSSES OUR MIND EVERY NOW AND THEN .
HOPE WE CAN SEE GODS MERCY NOW AT EVERY STEP
thank you for expanning tis concept so clearly and presisly as fire man and fire ladies in the mission of srila prabhupad .. and than you maharaj for all ure mercy at every step of life
Thank you maharaj !
Your answer is simply wonderful to extinguish the blazing fire of this material world.
Thank you Maharaja
your answer is simply wonderful to extinguish the blazing fire of this material world. I hope I can apply this in my life and distribute it to benefit others.
Thank you for true realization.
Thank you for true realization.
Thank you so much Radhanath Swami for wonderful lessons on real danger & fear
Wonderful lessons. Thank you Maharaj.
All glories to Srila Prabhupad. Thank you for letting us know what Srila Prabhupad has done for us.
Radhanath Swami has answered very aptly.
Incredible answers…thank you swamiji
Radhanath Swami urges us to unite and put out the fire that is burning without discrimination
Such an amazing spiritual analysis which would soften the hardest heart… we cannot but start feeling for all those who died in the unfortunate accident and also for all those who were saved from death in WTC but are ultimately going to die because of being in this material world. Let our compassion be all encompassing which is possible only when we identify the real problem, and subsequently turn toward GOD.
Thanks for such a beautiful answer…..
Maharaj Explains in the understandable way for any type of situation happening in this world.
Thank you Radhanth Swami the wonderful explanation given really gives so much clarity in face of calamities which shake the foundation of faith.
Radhanath Swami is right! This entire world is like a burning ball of fire. Burning with people’s lust,pride greed,envy.Only the cooling showerlike messages of great saints like Bhaktivedanta Swami and Radhanath Swami can douse these flames and bring peace and tranquility
So beautifully Radhanath swami has explained the whole incident which at the onset felt as if God was not merciful but by the end realise our real duties staying in this material world.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj has drawn beautiful lessons from the great tragedy….
Thank you Radhanath Swami for bringing out so many wonderful lessons from 9/11 tragedy.
This is a very nice ans. by Radhanath swami.
Radhanath Swami’s explanation is fantastic.
Wonderful details by Radhanath Swami. Thank you
thank you maharaj very systematically answered the query.
“This world is a bridge. Cross over it, but build no house upon it.” Thank you maharaj for revealing this truth in each of our lives. Yes, this world is on fire and we got to get out soon helping as many more as possible to do the same!
wonderful…thanks
Many people have a similar question. This is a wonderful answer.
thanks for nice answer
Thank you very much Radhanath swami! The example of how firemen are always united and have no time for tussles is something we all should imbibe -for the need of this age is to spread KC by assisting SP.
Thank you again Radhanath Swami
so nice
Fabulous insight! Thank you Radhanath Swami very much for sharing your realizations.
People are still scared of this 9/11 incidents.
such a complete understanding given by Radhanath Swami…
Radhanath Swami has perfectly analyzed and given the right solution for the 911 incident.
Thanks to Radhanath Swami for explaining such a wonderful article..
very nice explanation by Radhanath Swami maharaj on this matter. thank you maharaj
Very nice answer
Thanks to Radhanath Swami for wonderful explaination.
Eye opening article by His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj
Thank you Radhanath Swami
A nice explination herein by Radhanath Swami that how should one take his/her life possitively serving God for higher purpose.One should avoid complaining, rather should see sufferings of the others and thanks God for our relatively good possition.Thanks for nice article.
Yes this is very true that the blazing fire of material existence is burning every one every moment, not only this because of being in sleep we do not know also. Firemen like Radhanath swami have to come and inform us still we are not ready to leave the place. But their compassion is so much they risk themselves to save us by taking us forcefully out of this fireplace.
Radhanath Swami is so true. Being united for higher cause always helps
Its enlivening to hear explanations on various aspects of attack on WTC. What inspired me the most is compassion of Prabhupada and our duty to follow in his footsteps.
This is an extra-ordinary ans. by Radhanath swami Maharaj.
What a wonderful answer given by Radhanath Swami, He changed my life by destroying all my miss conceptions through his teachings.
fantastic!!!
Reading this article was a paradigm shift from confusion to clarity. One can always have gratitude for what they have now, just by comparing the situation with the victims on the 96th floor on the day.
I will never forget that this world is like a bridge.
Thank you swamiji
it is incredible what life lessons Radhanatha Swami draws from this event–lessons that are so vital to increasing our thirst for spiritual consciousness. he delivers these teachings with a true attitude of compassion and love for each and every living entity.
A spectacular analysis in comparing our lives with WTC by His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
Excellent analysis and reply.
Never thought in this way, thank you so much Maharaj for enlighten us.
Thank you for sharing
All Glories to HH Radhanath swami maharaj.
Maharaj nicely explained
Thanks for sharing us.
H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaj remember the gist of bible written by St.Thomas personal assistant of Lord Jesus Chirst he did not built material homes for himself but he built temples in the heart of people he met and also transform their material homes into temple
Hare Krishna Maharaj! Most of the times, just as u mentioned, we say, it is their karma and not feel sorry about it. Thank you Maharaj for instructing us to feel their pain and show real compassion.
Maharaj ki Jai!
The message that “we should not think others inferior when they suffer out of their karma, instead we should prepare ourselves to pour love by extending help in all possibilities to them which is the real vaishnavite quality” is really touching. Srila Prabhupad ki jai!! Radhanath swami Maharaj ki jai!!
I am sad to remember the horror of 9-11, but I am happy to learn new lessons from Maharaj from the same..
Thank You Maharaj..
Radhanath Swami teaches us to be really compassionate to other living entities.
It is so true ! When we undertsand the right perspective of things based ona Higher Principle we areable to understand a mor eHolistic picture. That is the reason that we should seek shelter of Advanced souls ike Radhanath Swami who can guide the boats of our lives well in these turbulent waters of so many material anxieties!
Thank you maharaj ji
Very wonderful explanation by Radhanath Swami. Thank you
This is a crucial and classic question about God. And what an enlightening and satisfying answer by Radhanath Swami! If we really wish to understand these subjects, we need to be ready to read the whole answer carefully.
What a wonderful explanation !!!! When we see other’s problems which are much bigger than our’s its easy to be thankful to the Lord for those small problems. Maharaj has really given excellent point of view. Thank you.
Thank you very much for sharing!
Thank you Mh for drawing such a wonderful lesson of tolerance of our tiny miseries. SP ki jai. HHRNSM ki jai
Nice presentation!!
Radhanath Swami can explain even such a painful incident with such compassion
Troubles are forever, and they will come again and again. But, we should undeterred the real situation and focus on the path of Bhakti. All glories to Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
a wonderful realisation
Thank you so much for sharing this excellent article by Radhanath Swami.
beautiful explanation
very profound answer
very sublime and insightful read, this world is a bride, cross over it but build no home on it.. wonderful , this one article alone can be used extensively for preaching.. All glories to HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj
amazing insight provided by radhanath swami. All glories to Him. All glories to SP
Thank you for sharing the right perspective to such tragic event.
Nice Empowering Article
Hare Krishna Thank You for sharing a PAINFUL article & explaining in a wonderful way
so nicely explained by radhanath maharaj!
I am simply wonderstruck and dumb-founded to read such a deep explanation from HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
Very nice answer…
“The basis of every religion”
The material world is a place of suffering. It is not our home. “Get out, and go back to the Kingdom of God. Back home back to Godhead.” This is the basis of every religion.
Very nice realization
thanx for wonderful realization and guidance. It helps me to redefine the direction of my life properly.
This is fiery explanation of how we should be united to serve humanity and Krishna !! Thank You Swamiji. !!
All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj
A very beautifully explained wisdom.
Hare Krishna.
Quite an elaborate explanation by Radhanath Swami!
What a deep realization! Amazing parallels drawn between the incident and our lives in this material world. Thank you Radhanath Swami for guiding us in how to face a calamity with intelligence rather than blame God and question His very existence.
What an amazing understanding of 9/11. The most touching analogy is Srila Prabhupada is our fireman trying to shower the rain of mercy to save us from this blaing material existence. So wonderful.
Thank You Maharaj for answering this question, we too have been questioned many times on the same topic, the answer you have given gives us a proper outlook.
The soul is eternal. It can find no real satisfaction in the temporary enjoyments of this world. Whether you die of a catastrophe or whether you get old and die, it’s suffering in either case
i used to be really worried about 9/11. but dear maharaj has given such understanding that all my worry is gone now.
thank you so much maharaj
Radhanath Swami’s explanation to this painful situation is like a cooling balm on the injury, it is so much filled with compassion
wonderful sastric explanation on such a difficult situation
this understanding is very much required to approach spirituality
Thanks for deep explanation
Amazing answer.Must read
great realization
Essential truth explained in simple and understandable way. Appriciation of firemen is inspiring.
interestting article which makes us think beyond normal/ordianary conceptions of life.
Thank you Swami for being such a shining beacon of hope and ideal in today’s day n age. wish there were more in this world like u!
Wonderful n inspiring words. really hope can fight fire expertly.
Thank you Swami for explaining the true sense of spirituality!
By hearing from HH Radhanath swami it not only gives insight of the matearial phenomenon but also teaches us how to live with it and to perfect our lives
Approach taught to us by HH Rashantah swami not only enlighten about the path but also makes it easy to continue journey on it
Thanks for giving sharing this perspective
Such a eye opener, truly said their is such a blazing fire within us too of lust, anger, greed, pride, ego we got to save our selves first and save others too share it with humanity…..
Pls bless me to fight like a fireman…
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Extremely powerful realizations – very instructive. Thanks a ton for sharing.
very nice explanation
wonderfully explained by maharaj
A strong story to explain the attitude of gratefulness, thankyou Maharaj for waking me up from the typical attitude of “laws of nature”
excellent explanation
nice article…
very nice
Such heart touching article!! Wonderful explaination by Radhanath Swami which clears the doubts so commonly raised. This gives us opportunity to understand tha situations more wisely and be faithful to Lord under all circumstances. Thanx. It brings ray of hope for all situations.
NIce answer. Thank you Radhanath Swami
with the degradation at such an alarming stage, we overlook material natures such warnings, Krishna Consciouness has become an urgency, even if everyone doesn’t we have to imbibe it for everyone’s benefit.
wonderful answer with deep insite into the modern problems thankyou Radhanath Swami
Very convincing answer!
thank u very much maharaj for such an eye opening explaination of this material world full of miseries…dukhalayam ashashvatam………..
Excellent reply!
The world is like burning forest.Samsara davanala lidha ..So the saints, the true saints Prabhupada and Radhanath swami are the firemen who extinguish the fire and give solace to the eternal soul, in the body.The real happiness.Thank you maharaj for this nice article.
amazing answer
This world is a bridge. Cross over it, but build no house upon it. Thanks you Radhanath Swami for such a wonderful answer.
what a perfect and eye opening answer
Tragedies take place because of am impure heart & the heart can be purified by chanting the holy names.
Hare Krishna
Thanks for sharing. Great article. We are in the blazing fire for material existence. We should be united like the firemen who risked their lives to save people from fire. We should give up our egoistic tendencies and try to help others advance in spiritual life. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you sharing your deep thoughts dear Maharaj.
Amazing Article.
Radhanath swami’s message is one of love and compassion
wonderful article.thank you for sharing.
Hare Krishna !!!
Thank you so much Maharaj for giving us so much love and affection, and attracting our hearts towards KRISHNA. Thank you!!! Hare Krishna.
nice article
very nice explanation!!
Amazing answer!!
Nice Article
Great article. Looking at WTC from the perspective of gratitude is amazing.
very nice lesson
Looking back, what Radhanath Swami said rings true back then.. and even in today’s context, it still holds good.. the entire world is like the WTC, and can collapse at anytime, esp. our life.
Amazing explanation for such traumatic situations.
Have to be united- very essential.
Radhanath Swami Maharaj ki jai!!
fresh, nice perspective on 9/11 – Radhanath Swami gets to the core of the issue and is very sensitive at the same time!
Amazing answer,deeply touching and inspiring.Thank you so muh Maharaj for the most wonderful answer.
really nice
so nicely answered by gurudev
Hare Krishna, Hari Bol
Haribol !
Haribol !
The soul is eternal. It can find no real satisfaction in the temporary enjoyments of this world. This is very important to understand then we can easily understand why there are so many problems in this world.
great reply by radhanath swami maharaj,
Thank you Maharaj for identifying the actual problem is within.
Thank you Maharaj for the nice article.
What a amazing analogy and explanation.
very inspiring
Thanks Maharaj for being our fireman to help us get out of this fire of material world
Thank You for the valuable lesson.
Just outstanding explaination!!! Never thought like that.
Tahnk you very much Maharaj
Really beautiful explanation Thank you maharaj
thank you Radhanath Swami Maharaj for such deep insight
Wonderful insight Maharaj
Hare Krishna . ,
Thankyou for this article. So many deep points are mentioned by Radhanath Swami!
Thankyou Maharaj
Maharaj share actual problem of human life.
Thank you for remeberering our eternal duty.
Thank you Maharaj !!!
its really great achievement
wonderful explanation
An ever relavent Post. Thankyou.
Hari Bol.
the entire material world is like that World Trade Centre after being hit by those planes…..wonderful analogy given by Maharaj.
EXCELLANT
Amazing article.
Very thoughtful explanation.
Amazing explanation “World is a place of suffering and we need to wind up our business and return to lords abode” Thank you very much
Very very nicely explained.
Wonderful answer!
…we as bhakti yogis should be willing to risk our lives to save people’s souls from the blazing fire of material existence…The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, in these terms, is Srila Prabhupada’s fire department and he has recruited us to be his firemen and fire ladies.
Thank you Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
i m really very glad to read it
i get hope evrytime i read this
Amazing article
Great answer
very nice answer
Amazing!
Most amazing !!!
Thank you Maharajah for taking out from entanglement & give us real enlightenment.
Very nice answer!!!
Nice message.
truly deep insight
thanks swamiji
nice one , liked it
Thank u very much for such a nice lesson to unite on higher consideration.
Nice explanation Maharaj…. Thank you so much for giving proper outlook towards the situations….
He sees the heart of a person
Hare Krsna ! Thank you for sharing !
Thank you maharaj. That really answers many of my questions regarding all the miseries of life that I come accross. I am fortunate to get this article when required the most.
very true.amazing analogy .
such a nice explaination on our situation and people on WTC. Thank you maharaj.
Thank you maharaj. If we see things in this way then we can be faithful to God in all walks of life.
Thank you very much for inspiration for being united and save the world from fire of material existence.
These explanations are really required in the today’s volatile world.
Wonderful!We need people like Radhanath Maharaj to open our eyes to reality.The real suffering is the suffering of the soul and not of the body.
Beautiful article.We have so much to learn from all the incidents of our lives.Thank you Radhanath Swami Maharaj ! Hare Krsna !
Hare Krsna !
Wonderful answer.Many lessons to learn from this answer.Thank u so much maharaj.
Thank you very much for nice explanation.
Thank you so much HH Radhanath maharaj for giving such a beautiful insight that how we should take other people’s sufferings and what is SP’s expectation from all of us in such situations. YIS bharat
Thank you maharaj for giving such a valuable lesson to learn
thank you maharaj. Wonderful answer. Firemen comparision deeply touched my heart.
very true thank you maharaj
wonderful realizations.
Amazing article. Thanks for sharing.
AGTSP!! What a wonderful article Maharaj!! Thank you for sharing!!
A very deep and soul touching article!!!!!!!!!
Thank you very much for sharing.Hare Krsna !
Thank you very much for the soul stirring article.
thank you very much. it teaches us how to see that every situation is a blessing.
Hare Krishna. Thank you very much.
very wonderful. they did not had time to disunite on petty issues. similarly today devotees should have no time to disunite among themselves
Amazing. Very important for all to go ahead in one direction.
whenever there is big tragedy or calamity in the world, this answer gives great solace.
As HH Radhanath Swami says ‘As you sow so you reap’.
never thought so many things could be learnt from a disaster!
Very nice example of fireman and material world..Thanks
This is truely a Realistic approach.
Rare Heart rendering explanation of such mishaps of Modern times. Thank you Radhanath Swami so much for the same !!
A very nice article with a lot of substance. Thank you Radhanath Swami.
Very very beautiful, convincing reply by Swamiji.
The message that “we should not think others inferior when they suffer out of their karma, instead we should prepare ourselves to pour love by extending help in all possibilities to them which is the real vaishnavite quality” is really touching …
God is calling us back to him but we are misusing our free will
Truly spoken by Radhanath Maharaj, this material world is like a blazing forest fire. That is why we sing everyday the Guruashtakam which signifies the importance of surrender to Spiritual Master.