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Radhanath Swami on "Developing Deeper Relationships Between Guru And Disciple"

Radhanath Swami: We are reading today from Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 8, Chapter 15 entitled, ‘Bali Maharaj conquers the heavenly planets’, Text 33 and 34. Bali Serves Brahmanas In these chapters and those just before what we are reading today, we find Bali Maharaj, the king of the asuras, how after the churning of the ocean of… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on "Developing Deeper Relationships Between Guru And Disciple"

Radhanath Swami on "Blessings Is The Basis Of Spiritual Culture"

Radhanath Swami: We were discussing yesterday how Bali maharaj was able to accomplish what he did. The devas had already drunk to their full satisfaction that celestial nectar. So incredibly precious! It was so precious that two bitter enemies for many generation – asuras and devas who can never get long on any issue. There were… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on "Blessings Is The Basis Of Spiritual Culture"

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Radhanath Swami is one of today’s most beloved and respected spiritual teachers. A Bhakti Yoga practitioner for 40 years, he is a guide, community builder, philanthropist, and acclaimed author.

He has been featured as a guest speaker in universities such as Harvard, Princeton and Stanford, and in corporations such as Apple, HSBC, and Microsoft. He has also addressed the House of Commons in 2011 and met with President Obama to discuss inter-faith dialogue in 2012.

Within this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love. Readers follow Richard Slavin from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of the Himalayas as he transforms from young seeker to renowned spiritual guide. The Journey Home is an intimate account of the steps to self awareness and a penetrating glimpse into the heart of mystic traditions and the challenges that all souls must face on the road to inner harmony and a union with the Divine. Through near-death encounters, apprenticeships with advanced yogis, and years of travel along the pilgrim’s path, Radhanath Swami eventually reaches the inner sanctum of India’s mystic culture and finds the love he has been seeking.