1. Only some are fortunate to get a bona fide spiritual master

    Devotee (1): Most of the people are still ignoring God. They are so weak-willed. They are so weak-willed that they are easily swayed by, you know, when somebody comes and claims that…

    Prabhupada: Well, if one is weak, he may be infected by some disease. It requires some resisting power. Therefore Caitanya Mahaprabhu said that, your answer, so “Only the fortunate person, they can get the shelter of bona fide spiritual master.” Kona bhagyavan jiva [Cc Madhya 19.151]. Not all; kona. Kona means some.

    Devotee (1): Some, yes. Kona bhagyavan

    Prabhupada: Jiva. So as there are bhagyavan — somebody is rich, somebody is poor; this is also due to fortune or misfortune — similarly, if one is spiritually fortunate he gets a bona fide spiritual master.

    Room Conversation with Sanskrit Professor, other Guests and Disciples — February 12, 1975, Mexico