The Srimad-Bhagavatam states that any bona fide preacher of God consciousness must have the qualities of titiksa (tolerance) and karuna (compassion). In the character of Lord Jesus Christ we find both these qualities.
SRILA PRABHUPADAA devotee should be fixed in the conclusion that, the spiritual master cannot be subject to criticism and should never be considered equal to a common man.
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In spiritual life, one must conduct one’s whole life under the guidance of the guru. Only one who executes his spiritual life under the direction of the spiritual master can achieve the mercy of Krishna.
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Since one cannot visually experience the presence of the Supersoul, He appears before us as a liberated devotee. Such a spiritual master is none other than Krishna himself.
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You should not be carried away by the dictation of the mind, but the mind should be carried by your dictation.
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The highest summit of spiritual perfection is knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
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Living entity is food for another living entity, it does not mean that I shall eat my children also. There is discretion.
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One should not be happy or distressed over desirables and undesirables, knowing that such feelings are just created by the mind.
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Faith is unflinching trust in something divine.
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It’s better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite.
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A bona fide spiritual master, under the guidance of authorities, can turn anyone to the Vaisnava cult so that naturally he may come to the topmost position of a brahmana.
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The genuine Guru is God’s representative and he speaks about God and nothing else.
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A grain of devotion is more valuable thank tons of faithlessness.
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When a pure devotee or spiritual master speak, what he says should be accepted as having been directly spoken by the Supreme Personality of Godhead in the Parampara System.
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Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility.
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Christ means Krishna, love of Godhead, Who has His face annointed with tilak.
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Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others.
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The holy name of Krishna has extraordinary spiritual potency because the name of God is nondifferent from God Himself.
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It is imperative that one approaches a spiritual master, for by such association one proportionately develops his consciousness towards the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
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Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth.
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Books are the basis; purity is the force; preaching is the essence; utility is the principle.
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If after accepting the spiritual master and being initiated one does not follow the rules and regulations of devotional service, then he is again fallen.
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This chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is enacted from the spiritual platform and thus this sound vibration surpasses all lower strata of consciouness – namely sensual, mental and intellectual.
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A devotee should be fixed in the conclusion that, the spiritual master cannot be subject to criticism and should never be considered equal to a common man.
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If you sell diamonds, you cannot expect to have many customers. But a diamond is a diamond even if there are no customers.
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Indulgence in animal killing for the taste of the tongue is the grossest kind of ignorance
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One has to ascertain the right path for his activities by following in the footsteps of great saintly persons and books of knowledge under the guidance of a spiritual master.
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Krishna was conceived in the womb of Devaki mysteriously as the sun setting in the West imparts his rays to the rising moon in the East.
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