Sir, you have brought mercy from Krsna; therefore, we are much obliged to you.

[krsna]

samsara-davanala-lidha-loka-

 

tranaya karunya-ghanaghanatvam

 

praptasya kalyana-gunarnavasya

 

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

 

 

 

Thus the spiritual master is offered obeisances: "Sir, you have brought mercy from the Supreme Lord; therefore, we are much obliged to you. You have come to deliver us, so we offer our respectful obeisances." That is the meaning of this verse: the first qualification of the spiritual master, or guru, is that he brings you the message to stop the blazing fire in your heart. This is the test.

 

 

 

"The Qualifications of the Spiritual Master"

 

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[krsna]

If you think of me and work for me, then I am in your heart. If you love somebody he is in your heart. It is common thing, everyone understands it.

 

 

 

Srila Prabhupada letter

 

New Vrindaban, September 4, 1972