to follow the master means to follow his teachings,to live the sant mat way of life,to attend to meditation,to withdraw from the sense pleasures.following him does not mean running after him physically.that is why christ said,if you simply claim that you are my disciple and i am your master,but you do not follow my teachings,you will not be able to go to the father.as long as the mind is with you,to a certain extent,the five passions stay with you.you will only get rid of them completely when you go beyong the realm of mind and maya.