It is imperative that one approaches a spiritual master, for by such association one proportionately develops his consciousness towards the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami PrabhupadaLiving entity is food for another living entity, it does not mean that I shall eat my children also. There is discretion.
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami PrabhupadaIndulgence in animal killing for the taste of the tongue is the grossest kind of ignorance
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami PrabhupadaIf after accepting the spiritual master and being initiated one does not follow the rules and regulations of devotional service, then he is again fallen.
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada