Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur has commented that someone with pure intent should lead the chanting of the Holy names . In leading the Holy names, one may enter and realise  something of a relationship with Krishna or a particular lila, and in congregational chanting , the Names  brings the awareness of everyone’s spiritual natures in one way or another and a purity and humility ensues.

When it comes to understanding Krishna consciousness in all its depths, it will depend on our sacrifice, our Sadhu sanga , and our  Sastra Sanga, each dependent on each other . Its a  decending process, and its by grace , all unwanted things should be removed by deep prayer .Without Sadhu sanga, there can not be Sastra sanga,  without Sastra sanga, there can not be discernment in Sadhu sanga.

The following verses indicate the importance of pure association and how one benefits.

Mahāprabhu told just one moments association with a pure devotee is highly beneficial,  and warned against association of materialistic calculating people

The verse Tasmad Gurum  prapadyeta .11.3.21.Srimad Bhagavatam. Tells of those who have realised the proper conclusions of the scriptures.

The following should be throughly understood .

There are 1st class 2nd class and 3rd class devotees , the verses refer to first class and at least well progressed 2nd class devotees

3.25.25

satāṁ prasaṅgān mama vīrya-saṁvido
bhavanti hṛt-karṇa-rasāyanāḥ kathāḥ
taj-joṣaṇād āśv apavarga-vartmani

Translation
In the association of pure devotees, discussion of the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is very pleasing and satisfying to the ear and the heart. By cultivating such knowledge, one gradually becomes advanced on the path of liberation, and thereafter, he is freed, and his attraction becomes fixed. Then real devotion and devotional service begin.

1.2.16

śuśrūṣoḥ śraddadhānasya
vāsudeva-kathā-ruciḥ
syān mahat-sevayā viprāḥ
puṇya-tīrtha-niṣevaṇāt
Synonyms

Translation
O twice-born sages, by serving those devotees who are completely freed from all vice, great service is done. By such service, one gains affinity for hearing the messages of Vāsudeva.

We should understand that Sri Guru comes as both Siksa and Diksa and also to one who is purified by association and services. The Sastra sanga of the previous acaryas can bestow great blessings .

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