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 PRABHUPADAJust 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.
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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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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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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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 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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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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Faith is unflinching trust in something divine.
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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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Every living creature is the son of the supreme Lord, and He does not tolerate even ants being killed
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Religion without philosophy is sentiment, or sometimes fanaticism, while philosophy without religion is mental speculation.
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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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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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Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others.
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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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A grain of devotion is more valuable thank tons of faithlessness.
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