Speech of A Pure Devotee
When a pure devotee or spiritual master speak, what he says should be accepted as having been directly spoken by the Supreme Personality of Godhead in the Parampara System. — Sri Caitanya Caritamrita, Antya Lila, 05.71.
Tribulations
A pure devotee of the Lord accepts tribulation as favours from the Lord. Since the Lord is absoulte, there is no mundane difference between the two. (Between tribulation and favours). — Srimad Bhagavatam, 01.09.17.
Symptom of A Pure Devotee
This is the symptom of a pure devotee. One should serve the spiritual master first. It is not that one should bypass the spiritual master and desire to serve the Supreme Lord. This is not the principle for a Vaishnava.
Pure Devotees
The big fish, shark, they do not to come into the river. They constantly remain in the ocean. Similarly, those who are pure devotee always remain in the ocean of transcendental loving service to the Lord.
Symptom of A Pure Devotee
This is the symptom of a pure devotee. One should serve the spiritual master first. It is not that one should bypass the spiritual master and desire to serve the Supreme Lord.This is not the Principle for a Vaishnava. — Srimad Bhagavatam, 07.09.28.
Vaishnavas are Sinless
Only a pure devotee, whom we deem to be a vaishnava, can be considered sinless.