It is imperative that one approaches a spiritual master, for by such association one proportionately develops his consciousness towards the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
SRILA PRABHUPADAIt’s better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite.
More Srila Prabhupada Quotes
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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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Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others.
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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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Indulgence in animal killing for the taste of the tongue is the grossest kind of ignorance
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Faith is unflinching trust in something divine.
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To kill nothing, that is love.
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Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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