(Click to enlarge photo of Srila Prabhupada and his books)
"The service of the spiritual master is essential. If there is no chance to serve the spiritual master directly, a devotee should serve him by remembering his instructions. There is no difference between the spiritual master's instructions and the spiritual master himself. In his absence, therefore, his words of direction should be the pride of the disciple."
(Caitanya-caritāmṛta Ādi 1.35, Purport)
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