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Sri Caitanya siksamrta: "Although initiation is not necessary as far as the name is concerned, the importance of the guru conversant with the meaning of the truth of nama is evident. The letters of the nama can be obtained anywhere, but the Truth hidden in the nama can only be revealed by the mercy of the purely consecrated guru. By that mercy, the aspirant can overcome the primary stage -- the appearance or likeness of the nama -- and is protected from offenses against the name.."Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura
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