To be a fool before the Spiritual Master is a very good qualification. It is not a good qualification to be over intelligent before the Spiritual Master

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"To be a fool before the Spiritual Master is a very good qualification. It is not a good qualification to be over intelligent before the Spiritual Master"

Correspondence

1973 Correspondence

To be a fool before the Spiritual Master is a very good qualification. It is not a good qualification to be over intelligent before the Spiritual Master. Even Lord Caitanya presented himself as a fool before his spiritual master.

730819 - Letter to Madana Mohana Mohini written from Bhaktivedanta Manor, UK

August 19, 1973

Berlin, West Germany

My Dear Modan Mohan Mohini,

Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated August 13, 1973. I thank you very much for your kind sentiments. To be a fool before the Spiritual Master is a very good qualification. It is not a good qualification to be over intelligent before the Spiritual Master. Even Lord Caitanya presented himself as a fool before his spiritual master.

Hamsaduta is GBC for your zone and if you have any questions you may inquire from him.

I hope this letter meets you in good health.

Your ever well wisher,

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

ACBS:hda