Our philosophy is called sambandha jnana, sambandha means relationship which gives meaning. If we isolate something from its' relationship, it becomes meaningless. The meaning to everything comes due to relationships. Our philosophy is the knowledge about relationships, because only by knowing our relationship with this world and with God we will be able to figure out what is the meaning of our life.
Relationship with guru is a very essential kind of relationship, because here we can find the highest possible meaning of our existence. Guru connects us with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. We need to strengthen the relationship, because the stronger the relationship, the more happy we are. We need to have meaning in our life, it is only possible in our relationship with other devotees. Spiritual relationships only depend on the desire to serve, it is the matter of heart, and it is within our power to make relationships stronger.
Relationship is extremely important, because by entering into a relationship in a proper manner by hearing, meditating, trying to serve we will be able to find the higher meaning of our life.