Why spiritual master is very dear to Krsna? Because his only anxiety is how Krsna will be known all over the world. That’s all. He has no ambition, pounds, shilling, pence. He only wants to know, only wants to see that everyone is devotee of Krsna and they are happy.

Srila Prabhupada – Lecture on Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.15.51, Los Angeles, December 28, 1973