Doe Quote by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
“The spiritual master and Krishna are two parallel lines. The train, on two tracks, moves forward. The spiritual Master and Krishna are like these two tracks. They must be served simultaneously. Krishna helps one to find bona fide Spiritual Master and bona fide Spiritual Master helps one to understand Krishna. If one does not get bona fide Spiritual Master, then how he can ever understand Krishna ? You cannot serve Krishna without Spiritual Master, or serve just Spiritual Master without serving Krishna. They must be served simultaneously.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Bhagavad Gita Commentary, 1972
Understanding divine guidance requires both the spiritual teacher and the deity; they complement each other and must be pursued together.
In simple terms: Both master and deity must be followed together.
Key Takeaway
Seek both guidance and devotion.
Themes
spirituality
duality
devotion
Mood
devout
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal practice
- study groups
- temple worship
- meditation
- scripture reading
Key Concepts
Bhakti
interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reverence for the teacher and the divine?
- What happens when one is missing?
A Different Perspective
One may become overly dependent on one aspect, neglecting the other.
