Why You Need a Guru
I tried for some time to become self-realized on my own without taking shelter of a bona fide spiritual master, but I could not do so.
Why is that?
Krishna, Who is God, the Supreme Source of all existence and thus the Supreme Authority, tells us clearly that if we want to become self-realized, we absolutely must take guidance and shelter from the bona fide spiritual master and become his initiated disciple.
Therefore if you are at all serious about getting out of the vicious cycle of birth and death and returning to your original position in that most wondrous spiritual sky, you need to follow Lord Sri Krishna's order and accept a bona fide spiritual master, not a charlatan who will simply bluff you and cheat you. Then you must fully surrender to the bona fide spiritual master. This will be the perfection of your existence.
Hare Krishna! All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
I have been reading that the essence of the relationship between master and disciple is service. How may I serve you?
In devotion,
Jane Harper
My Dear Jane,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
The first service is that you should chant at least 16 rounds of Hare Krishna japa mala every day while strictly avoiding illicit sex, meat eating, intoxication, and gambling. Your diet should consist only of Krishna prasadam, and you should regularly study the books of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Are you currently doing these on a regular daily basis? Once you are fixed in doing these the next step is to see how you can assist us in our world deliverance mission.
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Why is that?
Krishna, Who is God, the Supreme Source of all existence and thus the Supreme Authority, tells us clearly that if we want to become self-realized, we absolutely must take guidance and shelter from the bona fide spiritual master and become his initiated disciple.
Therefore if you are at all serious about getting out of the vicious cycle of birth and death and returning to your original position in that most wondrous spiritual sky, you need to follow Lord Sri Krishna's order and accept a bona fide spiritual master, not a charlatan who will simply bluff you and cheat you. Then you must fully surrender to the bona fide spiritual master. This will be the perfection of your existence.
Srila Prabhupada Initiates a Disciple
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Question: How May I Serve You?
Sri Guru Maharaja,Hare Krishna! All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
I have been reading that the essence of the relationship between master and disciple is service. How may I serve you?
In devotion,
Jane Harper
Answer: Follow These Guidelines
From: ISKCON Austin, Texas USAMy Dear Jane,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
The first service is that you should chant at least 16 rounds of Hare Krishna japa mala every day while strictly avoiding illicit sex, meat eating, intoxication, and gambling. Your diet should consist only of Krishna prasadam, and you should regularly study the books of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Are you currently doing these on a regular daily basis? Once you are fixed in doing these the next step is to see how you can assist us in our world deliverance mission.
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikar
Sankarshan Das Adhikar
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