Being Responsible For One’s Actions
If one denies the state law, he will be put into prison and duly punished. Similarly, one may foolishly decry the existence of God, but ultimately one is responsible for his actions.
Obtaining Krishna’s Association
If one adheres to these two books — Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam — one is sure to obtain the association of Krishna in the next life.
Srimad Bhagavatam 10.12.7-11,
Srila Prabhupada
Significance of The Mercy of A Pure Devotee
Krishna does not agree to award devotional service to merely anyone. Krishna can easily offer a person material happiness or even liberation, but He does not agree very easily to award a person engagement in his devotional service. Devotional service can in fact be attained only through the mercy of a pure devotee. — The Nectar of Devotion, Page 14.
Spiritual Progress
Our spiritual progress depends on service attitude and our sincere chanting.