Eternal Constitutional Relationship

Eternal Constitutional Relationship
Srila Narottama Das Thakura
The spiritual master instructs one in the loving devotional service of Sri Krishna. The instructions from the mouth of the spiritual master are very powerful, for they enable one to achieve Lord Sri Krishna. The words of the spiritual master are in accordance with all revealed scriptures. Therefore, those who are eager to attain Sri Krishna should take the words of the spiritual master into their hearts as their life and soul.
The word vākya in this text refers to the instruc¬tions on prema-rasa-tattva, the science of loving relationship in devotion to Krishna. The word sakya refers to one’s ability to obtain Krishna. Ut¬tama gati means the highest destination. Uttama gati may also refer to the best out of all obtainable things, and that is prema seva, service in love.
Another reading of cittete kariya aikya is hṛdi kari mahā sakya. This means that whatever instructions the spiritual master gives to his disciples about their eternal constitutional relationship as that of a mañjarī; should be kept confidential, within their hearts. The word sarva āsā indicates that one should be transcendentally greedy to achieve the loving service of Sri Sri Radha-Krishna, such as massaging Their feet, or offering Them a cāmara in a Vrindavan grove decorated with jewels and pearls. With whomever the spiritual master is pleased, Sri Sri Radha and Krishna are also pleased. yasya prasāda bhagavat prasādaḥ. By the mercy of the spiritual master, one can attain the mercy of the Supreme Lord. Therefore, only by the mercy of the spiritual master is the loving service to Sri Sri Radha-Krishna attained.
– Śrī Prema Bhakti-candrikā – Srīla Narottama dasa Thakura, Published by Ishavara Das, Touchstone Media.