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 PRABHUPADAIn 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.
More Srila Prabhupada Quotes
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A spiritual master who is one hundred percent Krishna conscious is the bona fide spiritual master.
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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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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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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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Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility.
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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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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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Books are the basis; purity is the force; preaching is the essence; utility is the principle.
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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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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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Anyone who is steady in his determination for the advanced stage of spiritual realization and can equally tolerate the onslaughts of distress and happiness is certainly a person eligible for liberation.
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A disciple serves the spiritual master with the sole purpose of getting instructions from him.
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It’s better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite.
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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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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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