19800826 Ignoring the Guru's Order Offends the Holy Name. #JayapatakaSwamiArchives

The third is to disobey the orders of the spiritual master. The spiritual master gives various instructions for the elevation of the disciple. And these instructions, some of them are general, just like a time of initiation. A disciple promises to follow certain principles and to chant 16 rounds per day minimum. And there are also specific instructions which are given from time to time. And these instructions are inspired by Ka in the heart of the spiritual master. And he speaks through the spiritual master. The spiritual master is to be seen as the Saroopa of Ka, as Krishna's representative. Krishna is within our heart, guiding us. And from out he's guiding us through the spiritual master. So if Ka is so kind as to give us some instructions, some orders, so that we may advance very quickly to the shelter of his lotus feet. And if we neglect those orders. So this is very offensive to the Holy Name. Just like if we go to see a doctor and the doctor tells us to do this to get cured, and we don't do it, then naturally that's a big waste of time to go to such a doctor. So this holy name is known as Maha' w Sudhi. It is the great medicine. But along with this holy name, there are various other diets, treatment and procedures which have to be followed. And these are given by the spiritual master. Therefore, these orders have to be obeyed. If they're not, the Holy Name takes it as an offense.