His Holiness Radhanath Swami
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At the age of 19, Radhanath Swami left America with a promise to return in two and a half months.
He never did.
Weeks passed. Then months.
There were no phones. No addresses. No way for his parents to know if their son was even alive.
The last time they heard his voice was from a phone booth at Piccadilly Circus in London.
As he travelled across countries, hitchhiking toward India in search of truth, his parents received letters from Iran, Afghanistan, and beyond. One letter said he was living alone. Another said he was living in a cave in the Himalayas.
What he thought sounded brave and meaningful… felt terrifying to a mother and father waiting at home.
In this deeply personal reflection, Radhanath Swami speaks honestly about:
1. The pain his spiritual journey caused his parents
2. His regrets about youthful insensitivity
3. The tension between following one’s calling and hurting loved ones
4. And how love, respect, and understanding eventually bridged their differences
What unfolds is not just a story of renunciation, but of reconciliation.
A story of parents who, over time, opened their hearts…
A mother who came to love the path her son had chosen…
And a final act of trust and love that still brings tears to the eyes.
Watch the full video to hear this powerful story of faith, family, and forgiveness.
About Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami has been a monk in the Bhakti tradition for over 50 years.
From wandering across continents as a young seeker in the 1960s to meeting his spiritual teacher in India, his life has been a journey of devotion, service, and deep spiritual inquiry.
Today, he is one of the world’s most respected spiritual teachers, a New York Times bestselling author, community builder, and guide to thousands across the globe.
His message is simple yet transformative:
By cultivating a deep inner life and living with humility and love, we can become instruments of compassion and bring lasting change to the world.
Follow Radhanath Swami
Instagram: /radhanathswami
LinkedIn: /radhanathswami
X (Twitter): https://x.com/radhanathswami
#RadhanathSwami #Spirituality #SpiritualLeader
He never did.
Weeks passed. Then months.
There were no phones. No addresses. No way for his parents to know if their son was even alive.
The last time they heard his voice was from a phone booth at Piccadilly Circus in London.
As he travelled across countries, hitchhiking toward India in search of truth, his parents received letters from Iran, Afghanistan, and beyond. One letter said he was living alone. Another said he was living in a cave in the Himalayas.
What he thought sounded brave and meaningful… felt terrifying to a mother and father waiting at home.
In this deeply personal reflection, Radhanath Swami speaks honestly about:
1. The pain his spiritual journey caused his parents
2. His regrets about youthful insensitivity
3. The tension between following one’s calling and hurting loved ones
4. And how love, respect, and understanding eventually bridged their differences
What unfolds is not just a story of renunciation, but of reconciliation.
A story of parents who, over time, opened their hearts…
A mother who came to love the path her son had chosen…
And a final act of trust and love that still brings tears to the eyes.
Watch the full video to hear this powerful story of faith, family, and forgiveness.
About Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami has been a monk in the Bhakti tradition for over 50 years.
From wandering across continents as a young seeker in the 1960s to meeting his spiritual teacher in India, his life has been a journey of devotion, service, and deep spiritual inquiry.
Today, he is one of the world’s most respected spiritual teachers, a New York Times bestselling author, community builder, and guide to thousands across the globe.
His message is simple yet transformative:
By cultivating a deep inner life and living with humility and love, we can become instruments of compassion and bring lasting change to the world.
Follow Radhanath Swami
Instagram: /radhanathswami
LinkedIn: /radhanathswami
X (Twitter): https://x.com/radhanathswami
#RadhanathSwami #Spirituality #SpiritualLeader
