Sri Bhaktisiddhanta Vaibhava Quotes

“Many South Indian Vaiṣṇava brāhmaṇas, themselves deeply learned in śāstra, highly regarded Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura and his disciples for their adherence to śāstra and spreading Viṣṇu-bhakti. Reciprocally, Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura and his followers esteemed the numerous Vaiṣṇava brāhmaṇas in”
― Bhakti Vikasa Swami, Sri Bhaktisiddhanta Vaibhava

“I often went to see Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī, and naturally bowed at his lotus feet whenever I did. Yet at one point I considered, “I am the great Maharaja of Burdwan. Among all the highly respectable people in Bengali society, none is more famous or respected than I. Who is this sadhu in comparison to me? Why should I prostrate before him? Next time I won't, and I'll watch how he reacts.” On my next visit I barged in on him and blurted, “I've something to say to you.” But before I could speak further, my head automatically went down to the floor in front of him. I was unable to wait to see his response to my rudeness.2”
― Bhakti Vikasa Swami, Sri Bhaktisiddhanta Vaibhava