“Who is guru?” | Room Conversation with Malcolm

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Prabhupada, July 18, 1973, London: “Who is guru?” That is also stated, srotriyam brahma-nistham. “He’s well-versed in Vedas, knowledge of Vedas, and fully Krishna conscious.” He is guru. Just like how do you know that here is a medical practitioner? Before going for treatment, you find out. How do you find out?

Syamasundara: Some friend, perhaps.

Prabhupada: Anyway, you have to take information. Similarly, guru, according to sastra, who is guru, he must be confirmed by sadhu, saintly person, by sastra. Then he’s guru. Sadhu-sastra, guru-vakya, tinete kariya aikya. Full Conversation

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