What is this connection between the spiritual master and the disciple? It is generally understood that the primary connection is on the basis of siksa—or instruction; but which instructions should a disciple be dependent upon? Permanent instructions. If we want to make a permanent connection, we must be dependent upon those instructions which will not change. If we become dependent upon some temporary instructions as the only means of our connection, then what will happen when the situation changes? Where is the connection? Sometimes disciples are waiting for that order—"Where is that instruction? Where is that order? Give me something to do"—as if THAT, in itself, would be the only requirement for making the eternal bond between the disciple and the spiritual master. Certainly, a disciple should be eager for service; and such instructions are also given. However, we should understand that the most relevant instructions are those, which will carry us through our journey in the material world, all the way back home, back to Godhead.
MKV, Vol 2- Pg 3, (Initiation Lecture—Kiev, Ukraine—15/11/01)