1. Becoming a great soul in the shelter of a great soul

    The parampara system of disciplic succession is very important as a means of spiritual success. One becomes a mahat by the grace of his mahat spiritual master. If one takes shelter of the lotus feet of a great soul, there is every possibility of one’s also becoming a great soul.

    Srila Prabhupada; Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.22.6, purport