Guru Must Be Perfect

“Actually a bona fide spiritual master is never a conditioned soul.” (Letter 6.10.69).

“Unless one is under the shelter of a self-realised guru, his understanding of the Supreme is simply foolishness.” (Teachings of Lord Caitanya, p.201)

“The qualification of the guru is that he must have realized the conclusion of the scriptures.” (SB 11.3.21)

“To become Krishna conscious one must take shelter of a realized soul... a self-realized spiritual master, a niskincana.” (SB 7.5.32)

“A serious devotee must first approach a spiritual master who is not only well versed in the Vedic literature but is also a great devotee with factual realization of the Lord.” (SB 2.4.10)

“One must approach a self-realized Krishna conscious person and touch his feet.” (SB 4.26.20)

“Unless one is self-realized and knows what his relationship is with the Supersoul, he cannot become a bona fide spiritual master.” (SB 3.28.2)

“The word ‘tattva-darshi’ refers to one who has perfectly realized the Supreme Personality of Godhead.” (SB 5.15.4)

“No one can get out of this struggle for existence without accepting a pure devotee of the Lord.” (SB 5.14.1)

“This confidential knowledge is extremely difficult to understand, yet it’s very easy if one takes shelter of a pure devotee.” (SB 7.6.27)

“One cannot be in a transcendental position unless one serves very faithfully a pure Vaisnava.” (CC Antya 7.53)