What is painful for saintly persons who strictly adhere to the truth? How could there not be independence for pure devotees who know the Supreme Lord as the substance? What deeds are forbidden for persons of the lowest character and what cannot be given up for the sake of Lord Krishna by those who have fully surrendered at His lotus feet?
One must accept the words of an Acharya, a bona fide spiritual master, to clear the path for spiritual advancement. This is the secret of success. However, one’s guide must be a spiritual master who is actually an unalloyed devotee strictly following the instructions of the previous acharya without deviation. Whatever the spiritual master says must be accepted by the disciple. Only then is success certain. This is Vedic system.
The chanting of the holy name of Krishna expands the blissful ocean of transcendentak life. It gives a cooling effect to everyone and enables one to taste full nectar at every step.
Chaitanya Caritamrta,
Antya Lila 20.12,
Srila Prabhupada
The moonlike face of Krishna is the reservoir of nectarean songs and the abode of His flute.
Chaitanya Caritamrta,
Madhya Lila 2.29,
Srila Prabhupada