Taking the plunge, anchor it with wedding vows
Life — By RNS Online on July 5, 2012 at 10:19 am
Question to Radhanath Swami: What principles should we adopt for a strong marital relationship?
Radhanath Swami Answers: Across all religions there is a universal concept that when a man and woman marry with proper attitude they become one body. After marriage they start living for a common purpose – to serve God together. First principle they follow is –
“I will do anything to protect you and you will do anything to protect me. We are there for each other and whatever the difficulties we may face we will be faithful to each other, till death separates us.”
This devotion to each other is the common principle of marriage. Secondly, “For raising children we will tolerate any differences between us for the sake of giving the children the best possible upbringing. Whether it’s a fight or cold war, children can feel the vibrations and its ruins them within. So in a marriage we have to give up our egos and our preferences because we share one principle – the welfare of our children. And all these activities become transcendental when it is done in the service of God. Because the children are God’s children and our bodies are God’s bodies we should not misuse them. Marriage is a divine relationship because we are responsible to God on behalf of each other; this is oneness in a marriage”.
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A family that prays toghether, stays together. Relationship with Krishna as centre will never break. Thanks Swamiji for your beautiful words of guidance.
Thank you so much for this answer. It make things easier in life when we know the purpose behind doing things. Your Holiness has defined it so precisely giving us direction in life.
This is a very valuable lesson which should be followed by all married partners for a happy Krishna Conscious family. Thank you Swamiji.
Hare Krishna…Radhanath Swami Ki Jai !
Thank you for the wonderful advice.
the sacredness of the institution of marriage are so well explained by radhanath Maharaj herein, something which needs to be imbibed by both ,
“Marriage is a divine relationship because we are responsible to God on behalf of each other; this is oneness in a marriage”. Thank you Maharaj for sharing this beautiful principle.
Wonderful point here “For raising children we will tolerate any differences between us for the sake of giving the children the best possible upbringing”.
Hare Krishna…Radhanath Swami Ki Jai !
All glories to Radhanath Swami Maharaj for his wonderful insight!
thanks to Radhanath Swami for explaining the spiritual side of the marriage…
Material life is to come out from material life through devotional service to Krishna.All glories to HH Radhanatha Swami Maharaja.
complicated things are made simple by defining these principles.
Thank you for sharing…
Thank you for sharing ! Hare Krsna !
Nice one, thank you very much.
such beautiful principles. Thanks for sharing it.
HH Radhanath Swami very nicely clarifies the one common principle for best realationship between husband and wife.
This is so wonderful article. And so clearly it mentions that for the sake of good upbringing of the children both the husband and the wife have to give up their differences !!!
wonderful article.Thank you very much for sharing.
This article very clearly states the purpose of marriage and how to live that purpose. Thank you so much Radhanath Swami Maharaj for clarifying this
This is amazing understanding of the marital relationship. Thank you Maharaj.
Thank you.
Beautiful.Hare Krsna !
Principle of Marriage!! Serving God together!!
this article has clearly stated the importance of marriage and the importance of making it work-till death
separates us – thank you Maharaj
“I will do anything to protect you and you will do anything to protect me. We are there for each other and whatever the difficulties we may face we will be faithful to each other, till death separates us.” This is so perfect and can protect any marriage if remembered and practiced for any couple.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful and practical article
Living with common purpose of serving the God under the authoritative guidance of realised souls like HH Radhanath Swami opens the doors for real peace.
Radhanath Swami has so beautifully given the true significance of Marriage which is so much missing in modern day & age !
If we apply this principle in our lives we will surely have happy & satisfied Married life !
Thank you very much Radhanath Swami Maharaj !
Hare Krishna !
Marriage is a divine relationship because we are responsible to God on behalf of each other; this is oneness in a marriage”-a quote to be remembered.
Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for sharing.
hari bol.thank you for sharing it
wonderful!
This is a very nice ans. by HH Radhanath swami maharaj, if the all the world follow then there will no problem in marriage life, instead we will take the help of that life to attain the real goal of life.
The principles enunciated and emphasised by HH Radhanath Swami are with strong vedic base and bring success in the married life of every one.
Lovely and inspiring thoughts on marriage by Radhanath Swami Maharaj!
What an amazing spiritual perspective of lokking at marriage relationships? Radhanath Swami is a sweet and very knowledgeable personality in bhakti of Lord Krishna.
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beautiful explaination of the sacred bonding of marriage…thank you dear guru maharaj.
Hare Krishna… Radhanath Swami Ki Jai !
This is explaining the meaning of marriage. All glories to H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
HH Radhanath Swami’s answer bolsters and increases our faith in God.
very practical question and even more practical and perfect answer. Thanks to Radhanath Swami Maharaj
“Marriage is a divine relationship because we are responsible to God on behalf of each other; this is oneness in a marriage”. This is a perfect formula for a perfect marriage. All glories to H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
HHRSM’s instructions are always very meaningful & inspiring.Thank u so much maharaj for giving such wonderful instrutions.
Wonderful reply !
Thank you so much maharaj
All Glories to HH Radhanath swami maharaj
Marriage is a divine relationship because we are responsible to God on behalf of each other; this is oneness in a marriage”.Thank you very much for sharing
Very nice and convincing answer by Radhanath Maharaj.Thank you very much.
A thorough explanation of the basic principles of marriage – very nicely described. Thank you for sharing this message.
So true..When our selfish ego comes just to enjoy in our relationship it spoils everything giving mental agony,,but if the purpose is to be centered across lord, the purpose of life totally changes..Thanks Maharaj for sharing us how to be happy in our marriage life