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91-001 'Worshiping Deity' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai

Following the Footsteps of the Six Goswamis Srila Narottam Das Thakur has prayed “Rupa Raghunath pate, kabhi mora asha prarthana koro ye sada Narottam Das” which means that, to follow in the foot steps, to accept the example which has been given by the six Goswamis of Virndavana headed by Srila Rupa Goswami, Raghunathdas Goswami… Continue reading 91-001 'Worshiping Deity' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai

90-035 'Explaining Different Philosophies (SB 7.15.58)' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai

TEXT 58 “äbädhito ‘pi hy äbhäso yathä vastutayä småtaù durghaöatväd aindriyakaà tadvad artha-vikalpitam” Srimad Bhagavatam 7.15.58 SYNONYMS äbädhitaù—rejected; api—although; hi—certainly; äbhäsaù—a reflection; yathä—as; vastutayä—a form of reality; småtaù—accepted; durghaöatvät—because of being very difficult to prove the reality; aindriyakam—knowledge derived from the senses; tadvat—similarly; artha—reality; vikalpitam—speculated or doubtful. TRANSLATION Although one may consider the… Continue reading 90-035 'Explaining Different Philosophies (SB 7.15.58)' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai

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.