Those who can’t escape the cycle of birth and death shouldn't take roles such as spiritual master

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I am sharing my first audio on Guru Tattva. In 1977, 11 disciples declared themselves as the successors of Srila Prabhupada after his departure. They ignored the advice of their godbrothers and acted as gurus despite being warned about their lack of self-realization. It took two decades for them to apologize for ignoring Pradyumna Prabhu's advice. However, the system of appointing gurus remains in place within society, leading to numerous instances of these gurus falling down. I will share two conversations from the audio where Srila Prabhupada talks about hypocritical gurus he referred to as frauds. In the first conversation, priests seeking treatment for intoxication habits are criticized for their hypocrisy. In the second conversation, the focus is on the necessity of spiritual masters being self-realized and following scripture. Srila Prabhupada warns about the danger of being fooled by fake gurus. Understanding the significance of Guru Ashtakam prayers is vital to identify a true spiritual master's ability to liberate one from the cycle of birth and death. To save others, a guru must be free from repeated birth and death. A spiritual master must have self-realization first. Refusing fake gurus is not Vaishnava aparadha because they are not real gurus but only instructors. Before accepting a spiritual master, it is advised to study and evaluate them thoroughly.

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