How do we honour the many voices of guidance in our lives while safeguarding unity within a spiritual society? In this thoughtful work, Śivarāma Swami examines the role of the śikṣā-guru, placing it within the broader framework of guru-tattva and ISKCON’s mission.

Structured in five parts, the book outlines the principles of guru, the distinction and relationship between dīkṣā- and śikṣā-gurus, and the ways in which tradition informs practice in a modern institution. Topics include exceptions to protocol, the unique position of the Founder-Ācārya, the relative strengths and commitments of gurus, liberated versus non-liberated teachers, codes of etiquette, and the place of our śikṣā-sampradāya in ISKCON today. Appendices cover subjects such as nāma-guru, Kṛṣṇa-bhajanāmṛta, and source verification.

More than a policy manual, this is a devotional treatise that seeks harmony where sentiment and structure may clash. By clarifying the many facets of guru-tattva, it provides devotees with both reverence and practical direction, ensuring that guidance remains a source of inspiration and unity in daily practice.

286 pages

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