Radhanath Swami Giving Up Western Cloths!
Radhanath Swami boarded a crowded boat to cross to the eastern side of Ganges. Large fish swarmed around the small vessel as they sailed across the sparkling aqua current. A cool breeze swept over Radhanath Swami. With deep breaths, He drank it in, listening to the hypnotic chant of students reciting the Vedas, or holy scriptures, on the riverbank. Reaching the other side, Radhanath Swami walked alone southward along the bank of the Ganges in search of solitude. Finding a quiet place, Radhanath Swami meditated, feeling himself millions of miles from the world he knew. Hours later, Radhanath Swami spotted someone approaching. Pacing slowly, with eyes fixed to the riverbank, was a holy man with a golden complexion, gray beard, hair draped down his shoulders, and robes that rippled in the mountain breeze. That holyman radiated tranquility.
Radhanath Swami stood to receive him. Raising his soft wide eyes, he spoke. “You do not know who I am, but I know you. I have been observing your determination. Now, offer the clothes you wear to the river Ganges, and today, I will award you the cloth of a sadhu.” “What is a sadhu?” Radhanath Swami asked. “A sadhu is a wandering mendicant who has forsaken worldly attachments to pursue a divine life. Or you may just say, a monk.”
On the bank of that holy river, he presented to Radhanath Swami two pieces of unstitched white cloth made of thin cotton. He showed Radhdanath Swami how to wrap one piece around the lower part of his body to form a lunghi and one piece around the upper part to form a chaddar. Then he gave Radhanath Swami a loincloth of two strips of cotton called a kaupin. Honored to receive this gift from such a kind soul, Radhanath Swami placed his western clothes into the river’s sweeping current and offered a prayer. His turtleneck and jeans were gone forever. Before departing, the man whispered something in Radhanath Swami’s ear. Given the letter he’d just written home, Radhanath Swami found it uncanny. “The Ganges will be your mother,” he said. “She will reveal this to you in time.”
Radhanath Swami is an emblem of austerity. The kind of austerity he has performed in his life is remarkable.
Vow Radhanath Swami is pure devotee who has appeared to save others. By his life he is teaching the world many lessons
The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami is really a wonderful book I have ever read!
And the Ganges did reveal the Mahamantra to Maharaj !!
Radhanath Swami Maharaj shows supreme renunciation!
This is amazing how Krishna is arranging direction for Radhanath Swami reciprocating with his sincerity.
what a journey , excellent !
Really amazing how God takes care of all the necessities of a sincere spirtual seeker without any efforts by him on the material platform.
Each and every page of ‘The Journey Home’ is a life changing realization. Wonderful book – A must read for all.
This book by Radhanath Swami is a life changing experience for anyone who reads it.
It is very wonderful book which has changed many people’s lives.
Thank you Radhanath Swami for narrating your experience of giving up western clothes. Even though we are born in India sometimes it is difficult for youngsters to even envision giving up western wear. Your experience will definitely go a long way in realizing the importance of giving up these temporary, material hankerings.
Krishna answers to sincere souls. There is no doubt that Radhanath Swami is a very sincere soul who is a sadhu or monk. All glories to Radhanath SWami.
Thank you Radhanath Swami
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This is an amazing story of H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj who has given up western clothes. Even though we are born in India, it is difficult for youngsters to give up western clothes. This experience will definitely go a long way in realizing the need of giving up the temporary, material hankerings.
All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj
All the incidents were kind of piecemeal revelations, occurring from time to time and just waiting to happen.They keep us riveted and bring them alive as we read them.
Hare Krishna
Each & every incident Maharaj experienced is so unique & so enliven that always shows Radhanath Swami is a special soul from the spiritual world
Radhanath swami’s determination is unparallel
This is one of innumerable incidents that clearly shows the hand of divine in the lives of his Pure devotees.
A very very Special Person
This story shows simplicity in the life of Radhanath Swami that how a stranger gave him new clothes and he gave up his old clothes simply he asked him to do that.
Oh, so cool.
Spiritual life is dynamic.
Radhanath Swami shows us how to surrender each moment to the Lord’ grand plan.
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All glories to RadhanathSwami Maharaj.
Being westerner he can give western cloths but being indian we are accepting western cloth… Its inspiring to read the article. Maharaj leaves a lesson for us at every walk of life.
Such fierce determination! He was ready to give up everything to know God.
Radhanath Maharaj had amazing journey and had amazing experiences.
Radhanath Swami is completely surrendered to the will of God
All glories to Radhanth Maharaja.
Who was this man.. really how can some people dare to say, there is no God, or no supernatural powers and abilities. I think stephen hawking should read this book of Radhanath Swamy
Amazing!
Wonderful share from Journey home.
Maharaj’s eagerness to accept spirituality is ever inrceasing and he is ever surrendered to the will of God. Thankyou
Amazing to know about transformation of Richard Slavin into Himalayan Mendicant…
God always reveals himself to the sincere seeker of truth.
A very special reciprocation of GOD for a sincere spiritual seeker like Srila Radhanath Swami ! Hare Krishna !
wonderful!
Wonderful incident from the Journey Home. Once again the mysterious hand of God shows swami Radhanath his path…