Radhanath Swami consistently advocates a robust and respectful interfaith engagement, grounded in the conviction that authentic spiritual paths share a common ethical and devotional core. He emphasizes values such as love, compassion, humility, truthfulness, and service as the meeting point of diverse traditions, while recognizing that theological and ritual differences naturally remain. Rather than erasing distinctions, his stance honors “unity in diversity,” affirming that one can be deeply rooted in Gaudiya Vaishnavism and bhakti-yoga while genuinely appreciating the spiritual integrity of other faiths. In this way, he rejects both sectarian exclusivism and a superficial claim that all religions are identical, preferring a vision of harmony that respects particularity.

A central feature of his approach is the conviction that shared service provides a powerful platform for cooperation. He repeatedly highlights compassionate action—such as feeding the hungry, caring for the environment, and supporting education and healthcare—as a practical arena where religious communities can work side by side. This emphasis on service is not merely theoretical; his initiatives, including projects like Govardhan Eco Village and outreach efforts in Mumbai, have welcomed and collaborated with people from various religious backgrounds. Through such cooperation, spiritual ideals are translated into tangible contributions to social welfare and ecological responsibility.

Radhanath Swami also regards interfaith dialogue as a vital means to reduce prejudice, conflict, and violence, and to restore religion’s role as a force for peace. He participates in interfaith forums and conferences, engaging with Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Jain, and other leaders, and presents bhakti philosophy in a way that builds bridges rather than walls. In these settings, he underscores mutual respect, listening, and understanding as antidotes to spiritual pride and sectarianism, which he identifies as serious obstacles to genuine spirituality. His method is to highlight shared spiritual aspirations while allowing doctrinal differences to be discussed without hostility.

His personal spiritual journey further illuminates this stance. In his memoir “The Journey Home,” he recounts learning from and appreciating a wide range of traditions—Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Sufi, and yogic paths among them—during his search for truth. This lived experience of drawing inspiration from multiple sources informs his present-day encouragement that seekers remain faithful to their chosen path while recognizing the devotional depth present in others. As a result, his teaching on interfaith relations is not an abstract theory but an extension of a life shaped by open-hearted encounter, dialogue, and shared spiritual endeavor.