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.
SRILA PRABHUPADAOne 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.
More Srila Prabhupada Quotes
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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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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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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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Indulgence in animal killing for the taste of the tongue is the grossest kind of ignorance
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A tree full of ripened fruits bows down naturally, because of the weight of the fruits and its willingness to make its fruits accessible to others.
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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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Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others.
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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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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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The holy name of Krishna has extraordinary spiritual potency because the name of God is nondifferent from God Himself.
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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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Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility.
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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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Christ means Krishna, love of Godhead, Who has His face annointed with tilak.
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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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