neglect programs established by the spiritual master=spiritual suicid

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Spreading Krsna consciousness is the personal desire of Lord Caitanya and

Lord Nityananda, who directly guide the bona fide acaryas in finding the

ways and means to establish eternal religion. Programs established by the

spiritual master may not always seem productive, causing the disciples to

doubt the value of a particular activity. Especially after the spiritual

master disappears, the devotees might altogether neglect a particular

program established during the spiritual master's lifetime, thinking that

due to changing times, a particular instruction may no longer be applicable.

However, in the Krsna consciousness movement we must always be on guard lest

such faulty mentality develops. By disobeying the spiritual master's

instructions, one commits the offense of considering him an ordinary person.

For the disciple, the order of his spiritual master is eternal and does not

depend on time or circumstance. A sincere disciple must make every endeavor

to carry out the plans of his spiritual master, even if he cannot understand

the purpose. Advancement in Krsna consciousness depends on pleasing one's

spiritual master -- this principle is the essence of all Vedic injunctions.

Some of the guru's instructions are meant for all of his disciples, while

others may be given individually. In either case, each devotee should cling

to such instructions as the very means of connection with his spiritual

master and thereby with Krsna. One who gives up such orders disconnects

himself and thereby commits spiritual suicide.

 

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