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Radhanath Swami on the Social Front

Bhaktivedanta Hospice, supported by the students of Giriraj Swami and Radhanath Swami

Based on an interview with Amol Kulkarni, Share Your Care Inc., Mumbai, India --

'Dying, leaving this world, that's a very sacred part of life in all great spiritual traditions' -- Radhanath Swami.

Bhaktivedanta Hospice is situated in the most holy place of Vrindavan - the land of Lord Krishna. Palliative care is the care given to patients who are suffering from terminal illness, which are incurable like Cancer, HIV AIDS, last stage Heart, Lungs, Liver and Kidney diseases. Home care, bereavement care, nursing care, spiritual care & counseling together make up this hospice.

Radhanath Swami Spread over an area of 40,000 square feet with 8 single patient rooms & 6 double and triple patient rooms. Over 600 patients were served to die a digniﬁed death since Jan 2008 with 1400 home visits & 300 admissions.

To know more, check out this video:

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 December 2011 18:17

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# Babita 2011-08-17 08:23

Thank you very much maharaj for this wonderul opportunity.

# Girish 2011-08-17 11:15

This is an amazing development. It takes the situation to know of its need. Radhanath Swami and Giriraj Swami foresaw this for our benefit. Thank you Maharajs.

# Sumit Sharma 2011-08-17 11:58

Radhanath Swami has compassion for the whole world.

# Rambaboo maheshwari 2011-08-18 05:23

Thankyou Radhanath Swami for teaching the art of LIVING and creating a place for LEAVING this world with dignity.

# Chandrika 2011-08-18 07:39

This is a wonderful service and opportunity. Thank you for sending this post.

# anand 2011-08-18 16:50

Nice video...must watch. It is a reality check.

# Tallam Sita Ramaiah 2011-08-18 19:09

This is a very inspiring project.

# shoba 2011-08-18 21:12

What an wonderful service, great accomplishments since inception. Way to go...
Hare Krishna

# usha gaonkar 2011-08-19 04:01

'People should have the opportunity to leave this world with dignity, in an atmosphere where death is not a horrible end of everything, where we can actually experience in dying the doors to eternal life opening for us' The most profound statement by Radhanath Swami. I only wish all of us will be fortunate enough to experience this feeling.

# Dhruv P 2011-08-19 06:45

thanx for posting great video.

# Vidya Patham 2011-08-19 09:49

There are simply no words to describe this initiative by Radhanath Swami. Thank you so much Maharaj for your love and compassion which is benefiting thousands of souls.

# Sumit Sharma 2011-08-19 10:34

Radhanath Swami has given many things to the society. He is real social reformer.

# Ravi Garg 2011-08-19 14:23

Another great project of Swamiji.....great

# vsk 2011-08-20 11:30

true manifestation of Radhanath Swami's compassion

# madhavi 2011-08-20 21:09

thank you for sharing.

# Ravi 2011-08-21 04:07

Very inspiring & encouraging project........

# Neha 2011-08-21 07:51

Many people will talk about art of living but rare will about Art of Dying... that fulfils the life's real need..to continue the eternal journey to serve the Lord eternally. Thanks to all.

# vsk 2011-08-21 08:24

Radhanath Swami is very compassionate

# Arjun K Ramachandras 2011-08-21 08:33

The natural compassion of great saints extends beyond immedite bodily comforts to the true needs of the soul. Here we see how Radhanath Swami is teaching us the Art of Dying with dignity which opens the door to eternal life.

# jyoti c 2011-08-21 11:25

Hare Krishna Thank You Maharaj for helping us and by making understanding us by a perfect action and statement.

# satyam 2011-08-22 03:18

mahraj is the embodiment of both(sp and material well being), a complete package of love. Mahraj ki jai

# satyam 2011-08-22 03:19

hhrnsm ki jay

# Anita Iyer 2011-08-22 05:11

This is such a wonderful and unique project.

# Y.Raja Shekar 2011-08-22 05:30

This is one of the best services HH Radhanath Swami and Giriraj Swami offers to the world. All glories to them.

# vsk 2011-08-22 13:04

what a project - dignity of living and dignity in death

# Ganesh Gavali 2011-08-22 19:03

This project is such an wonderful offering of Love & compassion of Radhanath Swami Maharaj to the world & society at large.Thanks for sharing.Haribol!

# Y.Raja Shekar 2011-08-23 02:50

HH Radhanath Swami gives us a clear direction and wonderful facility how to prepare our lives so that we can successfully phase the final exam of death.

# Advaita & Kalasudha 2011-08-23 12:27

This is an amazing project. Watching the 10 minute video brought tears to my eyes. Such amazing service, love and care inspired by Radhanath Swami and Giriraj Swami. The last statement of Radhanath Swami in the video is truly inspiring, "People should have the opportunity to leave this world with dignity, in an atmosphere where death is not the horrible end of everything, but where we could actually experience how in dying the doors to eternal life are opening for us". The Bhaktivedanta Hospice in Sri Vrindaban Dham along with the doctors and caregivers, is giving this wonderful opportunity.

# Milind M Churi 2011-08-23 13:43

This is very unique idea by HH.Radhanath Swamiji.Yes he has given his life and soul for welfare of others.In todays world very few personalities like Swamiji are bothered about others.Death is horrible experience but intrestingly Swamiji's project will give patien's the ultimate strenth to pass the examnation of death.Thank you very much for very nice and encouraging information.

# Saurabh Devgun 2011-08-24 07:05

Splendid!!

# Shoba Ramachandran 2011-08-24 08:42

When a person is born, the family is in great expectation and jubilation to receive that soul as their own family member. Unfortunately, the same is not true for some souls who are suffering a great deal with diseases. Sometimes, the family feels when is this person going to die and I'll be free from the burden of serving. The same soul who was received with great jubilation is now simply a burden.

This Bhaktivedanta Hospice is doing a wonderful service to the patients who are about to leave this world and the loving family with spiritual care. Thanks very much!

# tamanna kanodia 2011-08-24 11:18

Thankyou Maharaj...for engaging all of us

# madri 2011-08-24 11:19

All glories to Radhanath swami and Giriraj swami and their students for blessing this world with such a compassionate project for the whole world.

# Abhijit Toley 2011-08-24 12:26

Please watch this video and share your care. Thank you very much.

# vaishali kamat 2011-08-24 13:21

Radhanath Swami has novel ideas on how to take care of each and everyone in a spiritual way.

# kumar 2011-08-25 02:04

Thank you Radhanath Maharaj for your amazing services to the world

# Usha Gaonkar 2011-08-25 05:39

Thank you Radhanath Swami for this wonderful gift.

# umesh 2011-08-25 07:21

such hospices are indeed a special blessing for the dying once!

# Naresh Jethwa 2011-08-25 08:35

Thank you for such a wonderful hospic

# Abhijit Toley 2011-08-25 09:36

The video is very well-made and to see a bright smile on terminally ill patients made my day. Thanks a million Radhanath Swami. You are very special.

# Pravin 2011-08-26 04:18

thats a very nice service to the eternal dham

# Babita 2011-08-26 05:41

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful video. Amazing service attitude !!!!!!!!!

# sonali 2011-08-27 21:12

This project is such an wonderful offering of Love & compassion of Radhanath Swami Maharaj to the world !! Haribol........

# vidya 2011-08-28 07:36

art of living and art of dying - taught by Radhanath Swami

# Yogita Jagannathan 2011-08-29 00:04

Thank you so much Radhanath Swami Maharaj and Giriraj Maharaj for starting this project. It gives hope to many spiritual seekers for their last days in this world.

# Paramesvara Dasa 2011-08-29 07:27

Each one of us is part and parcel of Krishna. This world is not for enjoyment but for purification. This hospice, giving the chance for anyone who is serious to get back his original spiritual body. No other institution can provide better facility than this hospice. There is a sure chance of going back home, back to Godhead. All glories to Radhanatha Swami.

# Pradnya 2011-08-29 10:18

Its a great project by H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaj.

# Pravin 2011-08-30 01:12

# Divyesh 2011-08-30 02:24

Last quote from Maharaj says everything that death is not the end but just another beginning... Thank you Maharaj...

# sandeep kaimal 2011-08-30 07:00

swamiji has an unparallel compassion

# ruchir 2011-08-30 12:07

This project has actually opened the doors to eternity, Thanks to H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaj.

# navin poojary 2011-08-31 07:27

thanks for sharing!

# Pranjal 2011-09-01 13:39

It fulfills the real need of Life at the time of death, Remembering Krishna

# kondaiah 2011-09-02 06:26

thank you so much

# navin poojary 2011-09-02 09:30

Very inspiring to see this amazing Hospice facility being set up

# shirish 2011-09-03 00:42

Thank you radhanath swami maharaj for healping the needy souls.

# ydas 2011-09-10 13:01

Radhanath Swami has so very kindly talked of allowing a person to have dignity in death - just such amazing and a thought full of love and concern

# Mahendra Sahu 2011-09-13 04:36

Very inspiring article...

# VIVEK 2011-09-15 05:24

Art of dying peacefully! Hospice will be boon for society.

# Dhaval Solera 2011-09-19 00:22

Amazing one. Thank you for sharing this.

# Advay Pathak 2011-09-19 02:44

Thank you Maharaj for your wonderful service, I would be very glad if I could assist you.

# Kalpana Kulkarni 2011-09-19 11:48

Bhaktivedanta hospice is doing a great service to humanity under the bale guidance of Radhanath Swami.

# prashant 2011-09-20 05:16

thank you very much maharaj for teaching us the art of dying!

# Mahendra Sahu 2011-09-21 04:45

Excellent Video

# umesh 2011-09-22 08:37

incredible service to the humanity while keeping God in center.

# vidya sk 2011-09-22 10:32

Thank you Radhanath Swami for sharing your vision

# Rahul Abhay Kamat 2011-09-22 11:53

Nice one...Thanks for sharing. Hari Bol

# Lalit 2011-09-23 09:07

ACCIDENT AS A UNLIMITED BLESSINNGS.

# mohit bhatt 2011-09-23 23:18

Cure that is done for both the body and the soul

# pranjal 2011-09-24 12:05

thank you very much radhanath swami maharaj

# Vidya Patham 2011-09-26 09:11

Great service being performed by Radhanath Swami. Thank you for sharing the wonderful video also.

# Vinayak Shanbhag 2011-09-27 00:26

Bhaktivedanta Hospital has really transformed people's lives because of the care & love of the staff when they are undergoing treatment, which is the the most crucial part of their lives.

# Usha Gaonkar 2011-09-28 09:12

Radhanath Swami ki jai

# swapnil gaonkar 2011-09-29 02:45

Thank you Radhanath Swami and Giriraj swami for this providing this wonderful facility

# amol bhilare 2011-09-29 03:56

giving cure for body,mind and heart also.............. thanks to swamiji

# rahul 2011-09-30 02:27

Bhaktivedanta hospital symbolizes true compassion.

# Sundar 2011-10-01 18:04

Thanks for sharing

# Pranjal Dixit 2011-10-01 23:40

Blessing in disguise...

# vskarekar 2011-10-02 10:06

Bhaktivedanta Hospice is teaching every one the art of dying with dignity

# mohit bhatt 2011-10-03 07:25

a hospital for both the body and the soul in the abode of the Supreme Supersoul, amazing work done

# Pooja, singapore 2011-10-03 08:38

Hari hari. One week experience at Barsana eyecamp is still fresh in my mind. Thank u all for giving me this opportunity

# Tallam Sita Ramaiah 2011-10-03 11:49

This is a wonderful project of H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj and Giriraj Swami Maharaj.

# nandkishor das 2011-10-04 22:02

thank you maharaj, amazing facility. Thank you Maharaj for this real care.

# Nisha 2011-10-05 04:02

What a wonderful effort

# usha gaonkar 2011-10-07 04:10

Thankyou Radhanath Swami for envisioning this wonderful project.

# madhavi 2011-10-11 16:49

very special service.thank you maharaj!

# bipin ambre 2011-10-12 07:17

All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj

Though Dying, leaving this world, that's a very sacred part of life in all great spiritual traditions is counter-intuitive to received wisdom it makes so much sense. If only the world starts to think through this lens we can and will see a more spiritual world.

# yspranjal 2011-10-15 12:37

thank u very much maharaj!!!!

# Nikhil Damwani 2011-10-18 03:16

Amazing welfare activity by Radhanath Swami...

# Y.Raja Shekar 2011-10-20 05:48

The vision of HH Radhanath Swami is amazing. The hospice at vrindavan is the greatest boon for devotees.

# Sundar Ananda das 2011-10-20 14:39

this takes death and turns it around - the work that Radhanath Swami has done provides the ultimate remedy!

# nandkishordas 2011-10-25 06:59

amazing, caring to the most neglected part, but thats unavoidable, but generally forgotten or left aside.
Thank you tonnes to HH Giriraj Swami& HH radhanath Swami

# Roshan 2011-11-03 05:24

Bhakti Vedanta Hospice effectively does the supreme benefit for a person-- help him leave the body in a spiritual ambience.

# surekha 2011-11-09 17:56

Thanks to doctors of Bhaktivedanta hospital for the wonderful service being done for the dying people by opening the doors to eternity. Thanks to HH Giriraj Swami and HH Radhanath swami for serving the humanity not only through their preaching but also preaching through Bhaktivedanta hospital.

# suresh 2011-11-11 11:52

hospice is the spiritual spice for the souls looking for maintenance

# Roshan 2011-11-15 09:56

Bhakti Vedanta hospice is a unique facility

# bipin ambre 2011-11-16 09:01

All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj

A very beautiful initiative by Maharaj. Which other place or institution in the world can or will serve the humanity with such an beautiful endeavour.

Hare Krishna.

# Guruprasad 2011-11-17 07:11

All Glories to Maharaj.

# Abhinav Mutreja 2011-12-22 08:59

Wonderful work done under guidance of Radhanath Swami

# Sundar 2011-12-24 19:14

The video is an eye-opener to this concept of How to Die? Its a science and by the compassion and hard work of you all, so many people are getting benefitted eternally. All glories to HH Radhanath Swami, HH Giriraj Swami and unto all those Hospice caretakers, staffs and helpers.

# sarika 2012-01-05 14:03

Thank you so much for the wonderful service.

# Kathiresan 2012-01-05 20:36

Wonderful service to humanity.

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