The founder of the International Society for Krishna consciousness , AC BHAKTIVEDANTA Swami, makes the point that everyone in Vedic culture accepts Krishna as an  authority .

Problem is , in India , over the years many have twisted His words and the meaning of what He says , that’s why AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada gave the western world the book Bhagavat Gita AS  IT IS .

So, to understand Krishna we must hear from His pure representatives,  not someone who has interests outside of Krishna,  who wants to use Krishna or pose as an authority that understands Krishna,  when actually his motive is for his own self glory , or for sence gratification either gross or subtle , or  is speculative and  has not accepted Krishna as He is .

Our authority must know the process  of approach , as given by Krishna,  in His appearance of Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu , he must also know the teachings of Srila Rupa Goswami and Ragganathha Goswami, as well as the other Vrndavana Goswamis who are connected to them . Our authority must know the Srimad Bhagavatam and the teachings of the Caitanya Mahāprabhu .

Our authority will be aware of the condition of lost souls in the world,  and he will be familiar with aspects of different philosophical outlooks , as well as atheistic arguments.

Our authority will be able to clearly and precisely guide us through the myriad of sub cultures , and ultimately because of his own trancendental position and his intimate relationship with Krishna and all of our acaryas,  being well read in their works , our authority will give us the chance to follow perfectly and perfect our lives .