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In Pusti Marg the original Guru is Shri Mahaprabhuji
but at present, when he is not manifest, the descendent Goswami from
whom we take Brahmsambandh initiation presides as Guru.
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If Gurudev resides near the home, one should go for
his daily darshan and take advantage of his seva. One should consider
it highly fortunate to be allowed to perform Gurudev's personal seva
such as washing his clothes, sweeping the floors in his house, pressing
his feet etc.
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If Gurudev resides at a distance and going for daily
darshan is not possible, one should keep a firm resolution to go to
him on the following occasions, viz... Pavitra Ekadisi, Lunar Calendar
New Year day (Kartik), Gurudev's birthday, one's own birthday and
all other important religious days. One should not be careless in
this respect.
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Once in the year, on some auspicious occasions, Gurudev
should be brought to one's residence to keep it sanctified.
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One should offer one's own service during manoraths
celebrations or any other program held by Gurudev.
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An offering should be made to Gurudev from time to
time according to one's means. If possible a box should be kept in
the home where, according to one's means, an amount be deposited daily
and when accumulated 'it should be sent to Gurudev's home.
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Seva performed physically and with one's own wealth
is an important aspect of a vaishnav's humble duty and should be done
gratefully understanding it to be one's good fortune.
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Take Charan Sparsh (Touching Feet) of a picture of
Guru in the morning upon rising, as well as while leaving from home,
on any auspicious occasion and at night while going to sleep.
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