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Footsteps of the former hunter

Expressions researched:
"footsteps of the former hunter"

Sri Caitanya-caritamrta

CC Madhya-lila

When the spiritual master comes to the residence of his disciples, the disciples should follow in the footsteps of the former hunter. It doesn’t matter what one was before initiation. After initiation, one must learn the etiquette mentioned herein
CC Madhya 24.275, Translation and Purport: “He then fetched water and washed the sages’ feet with great devotion. Then both husband and wife drank that water and sprinkled it on their heads. This is the process one should follow when receiving the spiritual master or someone on the level of the spiritual master. When the spiritual master comes to the residence of his disciples, the disciples should follow in the footsteps of the former hunter. It doesn’t matter what one was before initiation. After initiation, one must learn the etiquette mentioned herein.
Page Title:Footsteps of the former hunter
Compiler:Visnu Murti
Created:6 of jan, 2008
No. of Quotes:1
Totals by Section:BG=0, SB=0, CC=1, OB=0, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0