Only by the Mercy of a Sadhu-Guru By Srila Gour Govinda Swami

Only by the Mercy of a Sadhu-Guru is a devotional treatise emphasizing the indispensable role of the bona fide spiritual master in the path of Krishna-bhakti. Srila Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja elucidates how spiritual progress, purification of the heart, and the awakening of love for Krishna are possible solely through the mercy of a realized sadhu or guru.
 
Through illuminating discourses and practical guidance, this book reveals:
 
How a true guru uplifts the conditioned soul
 
The nature of devotional service and surrender
 
Ways to receive and reciprocate the mercy of the guru in daily life