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Should a disciple go to his spiritual master directly to offer the respects at least three times, or offer them where he is?

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"Should a disciple go to his spiritual master directly to offer the respects at least three times, or offer them where he is"

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Srimad-Bhagavatam Lectures

Well, if it is possible to go to him directly, that should be taken chance. But if he's not, it is not possible, then his picture or his idea should be offered respect.
Lecture on SB 1.2.14-16 -- San Francisco, March 24, 1967:

Devotee: Swamiji?

Prabhupāda: Yes.

Devotee: Should one offer his respects to his spiritual master wherever he is at the first time,(?) or should he go to where the spiritual master is to offer his respects?

Prabhupāda: What do you say? I do not follow. What is that?

Devotee: Should a disciple go to his spiritual master directly to offer the respects at least three times, or offer them where he is?

Prabhupāda: Well, if it is possible to go to him directly, that should be taken chance. But if he's not, it is not possible, then his picture or his idea should be offered respect. Yes. But if he's directly available, one should avail of that. Any other question? All right. Let us have kīrtana.

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Page Title:Should a disciple go to his spiritual master directly to offer the respects at least three times, or offer them where he is?
Compiler:Rishab
Created:08 of Apr, 2011
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