Faithfulness
When we face difficulties and still remain faithful to Krishna and the spiritual master, we access the infinite mercy of their hearts.
A Fortunate Living Entity
Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bonafide spiritual master by the grace of Krishna. By the mercy of both Krishna and the spiritual masters, such a person receives the seed of the creeper of devotional service.
Special Mercy
To show them special mercy, I, dwelling in their hearts, destroy with the shining lamp of knowledge the darkness born of ignorance.
Bhagavad Gita 10.11,
Srila Prabhupada.
The Mercy of The Vaishnavas and Lord Krishna
Our own endeavours can only take us to a certain level but ultimate goal will be attained only by the mercy of Vaishnavas and mercy of Krishna.
Grace of The Spiritual Master
By the grace of the spiritual master the cloud of the mercy of the Personality of Godhead is brought in, and then only, when the rains of Krishna consciousness fall, can the fire of material existence be extinguished.
Srimad Bhagavatam 3.21.17,
Srila Prabhupada.
Lord – An Ocean of Mercy
The Lord is always worthy to be the master of the surrendered soul, for He is the ocean of mercy.
Srimad Bhagavatam 4.8.46,
Srila Prabhupada