It seems that some relationships are just based on shallow expectations - you agree with everything I say and I will like you.
All it takes is one 'constructive criticism' and the foundations of your whole relationship come toppling down.
Srila Prabhupada explains how the Guru can be cutting with his words as this wakes up the disciple from ignorance.
We all need to accept this type of advice - or have a friend whom we trust to give this sort of advice.
It is not good enough to just follow the 'cutting' words of the Guru and than fall apart when your peers or seniors try to advise you.
Our false ego's should be left outside the association of devotees if we truly want to learn and grow within their association.
Krsna is always speaking to us - through the Guru, through the devotees, through sastras, even through nature and other people around us.
We simple have to be open to His different ways of speaking.
And the first step in doing this is to keep the false ego at bay.
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