Devotional service to Krishna is the chief function of the living entity. There are different methods for the liberation of the conditioned soul Karma, jnana, yoga and Bhakti but all are dependent on bhakti. — Sri Caitanya Caritamrita, Madhya lila, 22.17.
Krishna will be merciful to us and we shall be blessed with the gift of devotion to His divine feet the very day that we are delivered from the evil desire of seeking advantages and honors from others.
Every living entity — regardless of whether he be human, demigod, animal, bird, bee or whatever — is part and parcel of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Srimad Bhagavatam 8.3.29,
Srila Prabhupada
“Close down the temple send everyone out !!!” Regarding temple management, one man can be left behind to take care of the Deity while others go out. TNOBD Pg 431 – 9.2, Dec 6, 1994, to Sri Govinda.