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Should We Artificially Cry While Praying? Radhanath Swami…

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Question to Radhanath Swami: It is said that a prayer should be a cry from the heart. But many times it is mechanical.  In that case, should we artificially try to cry or should we wait till the cry naturally comes from the heart?
Radhanath Swami: We shouldn’t be artificial, but we should be sincere. If we do not have sincerity, we can honestly pray for that. Our Guru used to say that everything is based on our desire. Our whole life is built up on the foundation of our desires;

October 2, 2010 Insights 50 Comments

What is Humility? Radhanath Swami Eloquently Answers

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Question to Radhanath Swami: What exactly is this humility?

Radhanath Swami: Humility really means honesty. Humility is about simply being truthful. What do we have to brag about? If God does not make the sun rise, what will you do? Did you create your brain? Did you create your eyes to see?

October 1, 2010 Insights 49 Comments

How to Develop Appreciation for Deities? – By Radhanath Swami

Appreciation for Deities

Question to Radhanath Swami: How to develop appreciation for deities?

Radhanath Swami: Srila Bhaktisiddanta Saraswathi Thakur, a prominent saint and ourparam guru, instructed us, “Do not try to see Lord Krishna. Try to serve Lord Krishna so that He wants to see you.” We should not think the deity as an object of our enjoyment. We should approach the deity thinking we are an object of His enjoyment.

September 20, 2010 Insights 84 Comments