They are eternally united with us.

[Govindarupini dd]

mata-pita yuvatayas tanaya vibhutih

sarvam yad eva niyamena mad-anvayanam

adyasya nah kalu-pater-bakulabhiramam

srimat-tad-anghri yugalam pranamami murdhna

(Stotra-Ratnam 5, Sri Yamunacarya)

"I bow down most respectfully to the blessed lotus feet, attractive as blossoming bakula flowers, of the predecessor acaryas of our devotional family. They are eternally united to us and all members of our family with a bond of love and affection, and one should consider their lotus feet to be everything - one's father, mother, sons, wife and wealth."

[hari rasa das]

wow i love this sloka!!!!!!!!!