PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Lord is the original spiritual master, and a person in the disciplic succession can convey the message of the Lord as it is to his disciple.

Detailed explanation-2: -The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth. The path of spiritual realization is undoubtedly difficult. The Lord therefore advises us to approach a bona fide spiritual master in the line of disciplic succession from the Lord Himself.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the words mentioned here (gurur hariḥ), consulting a bona fide spiritual master means consulting the Supreme Personality of Godhead personally. SB 4.29. 51, Purport: The conclusion is that one cannot become a spiritual master unless he is a pure devotee of the Lord.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first five essential practices of devotional service involve establishing a relationship with a bona fide spiritual master: On the path of regulative devotional service, one must observe the following items: (1) one must accept a bona fide spiritual master. (2) Accept initiation from him. (3) Serve him.