Duty of the politician and duty of the common man
Life — By RNS Online on April 10, 2012 at 6:19 am
Question to Radhanath Swami: How could both the politicians and the common men cooperate to create a harmonious society?
Answer by Radhanath Swami: Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change that you want to see in this world.” To bring a change, whether we are a leader or a layman in society, we have to take responsibility to live by the ideals that we are meant to follow in our particular roles.
A political leader should be like a wick lamp which draws oil from beneath but gives light to everyone. Similarly an administrator or a political leader has the right to extract resources from the population, but he or she should give them light in the form of material well being at the first tier and
ultimately spiritual enlightenment as the final goal.
The common man on the other hand needs to internalize the four principles of civilized human society: compassion, truthfulness, internal cleanliness, and austerity. While personally cultivating these principles, we should cast our ballot in favour of those leaders who exemplify these qualities.
Whoever we are, we need to also seek a deep inner meaning to life, and we need to lead a life centred on selfless service.
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Very deep & profound lessons for both the common men & politicians…teching them what one is supposed to do ….& not blame others!
Hare Krishna!
Thank you for this precise article on the duties of a politician and common man!
“yad yad äcarati sresthas tat tad evetaro janah sa yat pramänam kurute lokas tad anuvartate” All glories to HH Radhanatha Swami Maharaja.
That’s a perfect structure.
Very good answer by Maharaj ji. If ideals articulated here are assimilated by individuals, society will see the revolution. Kaliyuga will turn to Satyuga.Thanks a lot Maharaj ji.
Wonderful explanation!
Wonderful one.
Fantastic viewpoint! thanks for sharing
Great Message!
Profound Explanation!!!
This is something which we call perfect answer. Radhanath Swami is a guide to whole world. We need to just follow him and we will see how satisfaction and happiness awaits us.
thanks a lot for wonderful article.
Swamiji has sought a deeper inner meaning of life and lived a completely selfless life for the benefit of all humankind. Thank you Swamiji.
Thank you for the article on duties of common man and politician
Radhanath Swami Maharaj is giving practical way of implementing spiritual ideals…
Thank you for sharing.
Powerful eloquent insights for both politicians and the common man.
Whoever we are, we need to also seek a deep inner meaning to life, and we need to lead a life centred on selfless service.- wonderful derivation!
Nice post.Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Radhanath swami for explaining every body in this has his own responsibility for the material and spiritual well being of the society.
Wonderful advice for both politicians and the common man. But looking at today’s situation, seems very difficult to follow.
Right suggestion for a politician and a common man!!
Hare Krishna… Radhanath Swami Ki Jai !
perfect definition of a politician and a sincere individual. HHRNSM gives a valuable understanding of how to choose leaders
such a deep answer. If everyone follows it then the the world will become surely better place.
what an answer…love it..
Nice answer
wonderful article…,
Hare Krsna !
HH Radhanath Swami nicely answers here and shows the real path for all the leaders of the society.
realy inspiring
nice answer by Radhanath Swami!
Wonderful answer by HH Radhanath Swami which will make every one internalise and achieve the perfection of life.
wonderful answer.
Awesome Realisation of Maharaj !
Hare Krishna… Radhanath Swami Ki Jai !
wonderful answer by Radhanath Swami
Answers by Radhanath Swami on such practical questions are so wonderful. I sometimes imagine how can anyone have such wonderful ideas, but I am beginning to understand that pure souls like him are always personally guided by the Supreme Lord.
Beautiful reply…….perfect descriptions of both parties……..thanks swamiji……
Wish our (and all) politicians could follow this wonderful advice.
Thank you Radhanath Swami for giving the roles of both politicians and the common man.
Very interesting and apt analogy of the wick lamp to explain the rights and responsibility of politicians.
this is such am important thing to take responsibility in our life.
“A political leader should be like a wick lamp which draws oil from beneath but gives light to everyone.” A day may come if more and more people take up Krishna Consciousness.
Awesome article every politicianshould read this
Radhanath Swami Maharaj gives a simple solution to complex problem!
Thank you Radhanath swami for giving the guidelines to every one how to act in a society for the spiritual well being of every one.
Thank you for this answer.
Wonderful.
Amazing!
Great question and answer!
An enlightening post!
Fantastic question and answer!
nice post thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing such wonderful article.Hare Krsna !
These are real words of wisdom. All glories to H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
These are real words of wisdom. All glories to H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
Who is a better person to answer this question than Radhanath Swami as he has created such wonderful community in Mumbai that thousands wish to imitate in their circles also.