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.
SRILA PRABHUPADAIf you sell diamonds, you cannot expect to have many customers. But a diamond is a diamond even if there are no customers.
More Srila Prabhupada Quotes
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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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Indulgence in animal killing for the taste of the tongue is the grossest kind of ignorance
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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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Every living creature is the son of the supreme Lord, and He does not tolerate even ants being killed
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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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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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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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A spiritual master who is one hundred percent Krishna conscious is the bona fide spiritual master.
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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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Be very humble when you plan so that Krishna is happy with you.
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There is a word Kristos in the Greek dictionary, and this word is supposed to be borrowed from the Sanskrit word “Krishna,” and Christ is derived from Kristos.
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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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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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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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