(Our this philosophy, Vaiṣṇava philosophy, it teaches that if you please your spiritual master, then God is also pleased. Because the spiritual master is the most confidential servant of God, therefore by honoring the spiritual master, the Supreme Personality of Godhead is honored) 🙏💖
Because the spiritual master is the most confidential servant of God, therefore by honoring the spiritual master, the Supreme Personality of Godhead is honored. Just like in English language there is the word, "If you love me, love my dog." So the spiritual master is the "dog" of God; therefore if the spiritual master is patted, God is very much pleased."
(His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Lecture, April 5, 1973, New York)
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This is not just talk. If one wants to go back to Godhead, they need to be allowed. When we cooperate, and if we are intelligent, actively push on the spiritual master's plans, then we are given all facility for this service.