A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
No one should be allowed to sit on the vyasasana who is not spotless in character and who is not freed from the above-mentioned vices. He not only should be freed from all such vices, but must also be well versed in all revealed scriptures or in the Vedas.
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
The spiritual master's order should be taken as the prime duty of life. If one gets a bona fide spiritual master and acts according to his direction, then his perfection of life in Krishna Consciousness is guaranteed.
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Only to the one who is engaged in pure devotional service under proper guidance is Lord Krishna revealed.
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
By the slow process of devotional service, under the guidance of the bona fide spiritual master, one can attain the highest stage.