Taking responsibility of others means to be selfless. We have to put aside our own well being and desires as secondary and to think primarily of what is best for the persons who are looking up to us.
Radhanath SwamiThe dirty wax of egotism accumulated in the heart prevents us from clearly hearing the Lord's voice within. A guru, with the stick of knowledge, cleans our hearts. It's really ugly to see what may come out, but by following patiently, we keep cleaning.
Radhanath SwamiThe challenge of co-operation in today's age of quarrel can be achieved by adjusting every situation according to the higher principle of loving God.
Radhanath SwamiThat is truth. In that truth, there is real happiness. And there is nothing that could disturb that happiness.
Radhanath SwamiSome husbands think, "This is my wife," or a parent thinks "This is my child." From a spiritual perspective, this is a misconception. The higher truth is: "This wife is God's beloved daughter, entrusted in my care. And the way I serve God is by giving her respect, protection, appreciation and empowerment. This is what God wants me to give his child."
Radhanath Swami