“When we face difficulties and still remain faithful to Krishna and spiritual master we access the infinite mercy of their hearts.” HeartStillsFacesSpiritualMastersMercyDifficultyInfiniteAccessFaithfulKrishnaSpiritual Masters Author:Radhanath Swami
“When the teacher, the spiritual master, is praying for the mercy of the Lord to enlighten the student, then by the blessings of the Lord the student gets the blessing of knowledge.” SpiritualLordTeacherStudentsMastersPrayingBlessingMercyEnlighteningSpiritual Masters Author:Bhaktisvarupa Damodar Swami
“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.” SpiritualFallExistenceConsciousnessFireGraceMaterialsMastersPersonalityRainMercyCloudsKrishnaSpiritual Masters Author:A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
“If we take shelter of the lotus feet of the spiritual master, we can become free from illusion, fear and distress. If we wholeheartedly beg for his mercy without any deceit then the spiritual master bestows all auspiciousness upon us.” IfsSpiritualFeetMastersIllusionMercyDeceitShelterDistressWholeheartedlyLotusesSpiritual Masters Author:Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati
“It is dangerous for a spiritual master to accept almost any aspirant. Although it is an aspect of mercy, it is dangerous. The danger also depends on the spiritual potency of the particular guru. Without sufficient potency, a few offensive or faithless disciples can lead to the guru's fall.” SpiritualFallAcceptingDangerousDangerParticularMastersDependsAspectMercySufficientOffensiveDiscipleGuruPotencyFaithlessSpiritual Masters Author:Bhakti Tirtha Swami
“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.” WholeSpiritualAchieveMastersMercyWhole LifeGuidanceSpiritual LifeGuruKrishnaSpiritual Masters Author:A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
“Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bonafide spiritual master by the grace of Krishna. By the mercy of both Krishna and the spiritual masters, such a person receives the seed of the creeper of devotional service.” PersonsSpiritualOpportunityMillionsGraceMastersMercySeedsWanderFortunateEntityAssociatesKrishnaDevotionalSpiritual MastersCreepers Author:A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
“Unless we hear very strictly with great faith to the order of our Spiritual Master, we will not understand what is the mercy of Krishna and how it is coming upon us.” SpiritualOrderMastersMercyKrishnaGreat FaithSpiritual Masters Author:Radhanath Swami
“Our first duty is to satisfy the spiritual master, who can arrange for the Lord's mercy. A common man must first begin to serve the spiritual master or the devotee. Then, through the mercy of the devotee, the Lord will be satisfied. Unless one receives the dust of a devotee's lotus feet on one's head, there is no possibility of advancement. Unless one approaches a pure devotee, he cannot understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead.” MenFirstsSpiritualCommonLordFeetPossibilityMastersDutyPersonalityPureApproachMercySupremeSatisfiedDustAdvancementCommon ManLotusesDevoteeSpiritual Masters Author:A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada