THE ESSENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

For over 50 years, Radhanath Swami, a monk in the bhakti tradition, has committed his life to guiding individuals toward deeper purpose and driving social initiatives through the transformative power of bhakti.

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THE ESSENCE OF LIFE

For over 50 years, Radhanath Swami, a monk in the bhakti tradition, has committed his life to guiding individuals toward deeper purpose and driving social initiatives through the transformative power of bhakti.

DISCOVER HIS JOURNEY

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An introduction to His Holiness Radhanath Swami

True wisdom,
True enlightenment…
is to see every living being
with equal vision.
 
RADHANATH SWAMI

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Radhanath Swami has initiated projects
that have served millions of people

Here's a snapshot of his philanthropic work

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TACKLING HUNGER & EDUCATION

  • The Midday Meals Project serves food to school children to combat poverty, malnutrition & illiteracy.
  • 4 billion+ meals served since inception.
  • 1.2 million meals served daily in schools across India.
LEADING ECO SUSTAINABILITY

  • Govardhan Ecovillage is a United Nations WTO-awarded eco-community that highlights the importance of living a life in harmony with nature.
  • A sustainable development model that includes green buildings, rainwater harvesting, solar power plant, organic waste composting, plastic waste treatment, soil biotechnology, 10,000+ trees biodiversity park.
BLINDNESS EPIDEMIC

  • India has the largest number of blind people in the world and 75% of cases are avoidable. The Bhaktivedanta Institute is tackling this problem.
  • 251,000+ patients have been screened, 33,000+ free cataract surgeries performed, 400+ Outreach camps.
COVID MEALS RELIEF

  • Annamrita (Midday Meals) Organisation is providing meals daily across India to alleviate scarcity distress.
  • 3 million Covid Relief Meals delivered per day across India since 2019.
REVOLUTIONARY, HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE

  • Bhaktivedanta Hospital Group has touched millions of lives with a unique vision of holistic healthcare that treats the patient on a physical, mental and spiritual level.
  • Worldwide Achiever Award 2015 & Best Multispecialty Hospital for Innovation and Research.
  • Initiatives include Medical Outreach Camps across India, Women’s Empowerment Programs, Free or Subsidised Health Care facilities for the underprivileged.
GUIDING ECO POLICY

  • The Govardhan Ecovillage Community has been part of Major Stakeholder discussions and policy negotiations at UNEA, Stockholm +50, helping draft faith responses to frameworks guiding plastic, biodiversity and climate change actions.
  • Recognised as UNEP’s Faith for Earth Councillor for the last two years.
  • Offers courses that teach sustainability to students worldwide.
MENTAL HEALTH & RECOVERY

  • The Journey Wihtin Foundation will be providing cutting edge tools to improve mental well being through a 12-step program based in the principles of Bhakti Yoga.
  • Fast growing communities in New York, Los Angeles, London and Mumbai with thousands of people benefitting.
EMPOWERING WOMEN & YOUTH

  • Govardhan Skill Development Centre is an integrated model of youth and women’s empowerment; providing social, economical, financial and health awareness programs.
  • 300+ Women’s Self Help Groups cultivated.
  • 3000+ local women benefited in turn impacting 12000+ respective family members.
  • Skill training for the tribal youth with over 9000+ receiving education.
UPLIFTING AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES

  • Govardhan Rural Development was started to concentrate on rebuilding the villages of India.
  • Provides education to empower local communities.
  • 7000 farmers trained in Wadi agriculture and livestock development.
  • 165,000+ horticulture plantations.
TACKLING HUNGER & EDUCATION
  • The Midday Meals Project serves food to school children to combat poverty, malnutrition & illiteracy.
  • 4 billion+ meals served since inception.
  • 1.2 million meals served daily in schools across India.
LEADING ECO SUSTAINABILITY
  • Govardhan Ecovillage is a United Nations WTO-awarded eco-community that highlights the importance of living a life in harmony with nature.
  • A sustainable development model that includes green buildings, rainwater harvesting, solar power plant, organic waste composting, plastic waste treatment, soil biotechnology, 10,000+ trees biodiversity park.
BLINDNESS EPIDEMIC
  • India has the largest number of blind people in the world and 75% of cases are avoidable. The Bhaktivedanta Institute is tackling this problem.
  • 251,000+ patients have been screened, 33,000+ free cataract surgeries performed, 400+ Outreach camps.
COVID MEALS RELIEF
  • Annamrita (Midday Meals) Organisation is providing meals daily across India to alleviate scarcity distress.
  • 3 million Covid Relief Meals delivered per day across India since 2019.
REVOLUTIONARY, HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE
  • Bhaktivedanta Hospital Group has touched millions of lives with a unique vision of holistic healthcare that treats the patient on a physical, mental and spiritual level.
  • Worldwide Achiever Award 2015 & Best Multispecialty Hospital for Innovation and Research.
  • Initiatives include Medical Outreach Camps across India, Women's Empowerment Programs, Free or Subsidised Health Care facilities for the underprivileged.
GUIDING ECO POLICY
  • The Govardhan Ecovillage Community has been part of Major Stakeholder discussions and policy negotiations at UNEA, Stockholm +50, helping draft faith responses to frameworks guiding plastic, biodiversity and climate change actions.
  • Recognised as UNEP’s Faith for Earth Councillor for the last two years.
  • Offers courses that teach sustainability to students worldwide.
MENTAL HEALTH & RECOVERY
  • The Journey Wihtin Foundation will be providing cutting edge tools to improve mental well being through a 12-step program based in the principles of Bhakti Yoga.
  • Fast growing communities in New York, Los Angeles, London and Mumbai with thousands of people benefitting.
EMPOWERING WOMEN & YOUTH
  • Govardhan Skill Development Centre is an integrated model of youth and women's empowerment; providing social, economical, financial and health awareness programs.
  • 300+ Women's Self Help Groups cultivated.
  • 3000+ local women benefited in turn impacting 12000+ respective family members.
  • Skill training for the tribal youth with over 9000+ receiving education.
UPLIFTING AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES
  • Govardhan Rural Development was started to concentrate on rebuilding the villages of India.
  • Provides education to empower local communities.
  • 7000 farmers trained in Wadi agriculture and livestock development.
  • 165,000+ horticulture plantations.

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Learn more about Radhanath Swami’s life story

Learn more about Radhanath Swami’s life story

From a young boy growing up in Chicago amongst the civil rights movement, to a world-wide leader of spiritual thought.

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