Vaisnava Morning Program

- Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura composed the Sri Sri Guru-astakam which praises the spiritual master. He says loudly reciting this prayer to the spiritual master during Brahma-muhurta obtains direct service to Krishna at death. - The prayer contains eight verses glorifying the spiritual master's qualities of being a boat to cross the ocean of material existence, bestowing love of Krishna, instructing devotees in devotional service, and granting all auspiciousness. - It emphasizes the importance of prayer and remembrance of the spiritual master.