# Authorities, spiritual * demons disrespect, [[sb/4/14/29#purport|SB 4.14.29]] * following in footsteps of, [[sb/3/16/23#purport|SB 3.16.23]], [[sb/4/24/76#purport|SB 4.24.76]] * in Brahma-sampradāya, [[sb/3/13/8#purport|SB 3.13.8]] * Lord as, [[sb/4/21/30#purport|SB 4.21.30]], [[sb/4/24/65#purport|SB 4.24.65-65]] * needed for preaching, [[sb/3/8/7#purport|SB 3.8.7]] * twelve listed, [[sb/3/9/10#purport|SB 3.9.10]], [[sb/4/24/18#purport|SB 4.24.18]], [[sb/4/24/51#purport|SB 4.24.51]] *See also:* [Brāhmaṇas](brahmana.md); [Devotees](devotee-of-supreme-lord.md); Spirituals master; Disciplics succession; [Mahājanas](mahajanas.md)