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Radhanath Swami on "Principles of Hospitality"

Radhanath Swami: We are reading today from Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 8 Chapter 16 entitled Executing the Payo vrta process of Worship Text number 6. As we discussed in previous chapters Bali Maharaj rendered services to the descendents of Brghu, brahmanas and received in reciprocation their heartfelt blessings. Those blessings gave him extraordinary power by… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on "Principles of Hospitality"

Radhanath Swami on "Making Choice To Act For Krishna’s Pleasure"

Radhanath Swami: We are reading from Srimad Bhagavatam cant 8, chanpter 16, entitled the “Executing the Payo-vrata Process of Worship” text 24. The scene of this event takes place in the higher planets, where there is facility for heavenly enjoyment, unimaginable to the people of this earthly planet. But yet we find, even in… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on "Making Choice To Act For Krishna’s Pleasure"

Radhanath Swami on "Surrendering All Our Desires Unto Krishna"

Radhanath Swami: Today we are reading from the Srimad Bhagvatam entitled “The Payo Vrata Process of worship” text 25. Aditi the loving mother of the Devas, is in unbearable distress. Her children who she loves, however old they may bea true mother heart never changes. Whatever the position they may take she sees them… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on "Surrendering All Our Desires Unto Krishna"

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.