True spiritual instruction forges an inseparable bond between the disciple and the Teacher, consisting of gratefulness and loyalty in the disciple and grace and fond concern in the Teacher. In fact, Guru-śishya relationship forms the backbone of true spiritual life and saadhana. For all the doubts and deficiencies of the mind, qualms and queries of the intelligence and fondness and feelings of the heart, the Teacher is the last refuge. Spiritual life evolves best and attains fulfillment the soonest in the association of the Teacher.
– Swamiji
