Faith is unflinching trust in something divine.
SRILA PRABHUPADAIf after accepting the spiritual master and being initiated one does not follow the rules and regulations of devotional service, then he is again fallen.
More Srila Prabhupada Quotes
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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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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 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.
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Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility.
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By the grace of the spiritual master the cloud of the mercy of the Personality of Godhead is brought in, and then only, when the rains of Krishna consciousness fall, can the fire of material existence be extinguished.
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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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Christ means Krishna, love of Godhead, Who has His face annointed with tilak.
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Be very humble when you plan so that Krishna is happy with you.
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The highest summit of spiritual perfection is knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
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Indulgence in animal killing for the taste of the tongue is the grossest kind of ignorance
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Every living creature is the son of the supreme Lord, and He does not tolerate even ants being killed
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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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A disciple serves the spiritual master with the sole purpose of getting instructions from him.
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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 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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