neglect programs established by the spiritual master=spiritual suicid

05-02-2002, 12:24 PM

Spreading Krsna consciousness is the personal desire of Lord Caitanya and
Lord Nityananda, who directly guide the bona fide acaryas in finding the
ways and means to establish eternal religion. Programs established by the
spiritual master may not always seem productive, causing the disciples to
doubt the value of a particular activity. Especially after the spiritual
master disappears, the devotees might altogether neglect a particular
program established during the spiritual master's lifetime, thinking that
due to changing times, a particular instruction may no longer be applicable.
However, in the Krsna consciousness movement we must always be on guard lest
such faulty mentality develops. By disobeying the spiritual master's
instructions, one commits the offense of considering him an ordinary person.
For the disciple, the order of his spiritual master is eternal and does not
depend on time or circumstance. A sincere disciple must make every endeavor
to carry out the plans of his spiritual master, even if he cannot understand
the purpose. Advancement in Krsna consciousness depends on pleasing one's
spiritual master -- this principle is the essence of all Vedic injunctions.
Some of the guru's instructions are meant for all of his disciples, while
others may be given individually. In either case, each devotee should cling
to such instructions as the very means of connection with his spiritual
master and thereby with Krsna. One who gives up such orders disconnects
himself and thereby commits spiritual suicide.

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