He lives forever by his divine instructions, and the follower lives with him.
These are not ordinary books. It is recorded chanting. Anyone who reads, he is hearing. (Letter to Rupanuga Das, 19/10/74)
Regarding parampara system, there is nothing to wonder for big gaps. […]We have to pick up the prominent acaryas and follow from him. (Letter to Dayananda, 12/4/68)
My wife shared this with me from Facebook. It is a very nice compilation of quotes answering the question: Does the Guru have to be physically present?
Srila Prabhupada on Vapu and Vani
Physical presence is immaterial. Presence of the transcendental sound received from the Spiritual Master should be the guidance of life. That will make our spiritual life successful. If you feel very strongly about my absence you may place my pictures on my sitting places and this will be source of inspiration for you. (Letter to Brahmananda and other students, 19/1/67)
But always remember that I am always with you. As you are always thinking of me, I am always thinking of you also. Although physically we are not together, we are not separated spiritually. So we should be concerned only with this spiritual connection.(Letter to Gaurasundara, 13/11/69)
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