Gaurāṅgi Dāsī > Gaurāṅgi's Quotes

“When one does not have wisdom, one behaves like a leaf of a ‘touch-me-not’ plant, which shrinks its leaves at the slightest touch of a drop of water. The drop of water is compared to calamities that come into our life. When one becomes like a ‘touch-me-not’ plant, one becomes sensitive to even small provocations. One starts whining at small things, shrinks when calamities come and blasts those who touch him.”
― Radhanath Swami, Evolve: Two Minute Wisdom

“One path may appear in different forms, but the Kingdom of God is the goal we all share. It is the men of small minds who create confusion.”
― Radhanath Swami, The Journey Home

“Perhaps, I thought, the miracle of being an instrument of kindness is the most powerful of all.”
― Radhanath Swami, The Journey Home

“I will reject the teachings of the teacher who teaches us to reject teachers and teachings,”
― Radhanath Swami, The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami

“I have discovered that God’s love manifests in different ways to different people. There are saints in the various spiritual traditions who sacrifice their lives for the love of God and goodwill toward man.”
― Radhanath Swami, The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami

“One path may appear in different forms, but the Kingdom of God is the goal we all share. It is the men of small minds who create confusion.” He released my hand and affectionately patted my head. “Do not be troubled my son. You are sincere. God will guide you.” His words touched my heart.”
― Radhanath Swami, The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami