Following The Instructions of The Pure Devotees
Pure devotees of Lord are associates of Lord. To associate means to surrender unto them and surrender means to follow their instructions.
Serving in Vrindavan
We come to Vrindavan not to enjoy a vacation, but we come here to serve. We come here to surrender and to get purified by chanting and performing any type of seva in the association of devotees.
Effects of Association With The Great
In the sun there is great heat and light, and by reflecting the greatness of the sun’s light, the moon in night also appears great. Actually the moon is by nature dark ans cold, but in association with sun it has become accepted as great. Hence by association of the Great, one appears great.
Associating With Krishna
When we keep our association with Krishna, every activity is proper and liberating, but if we disassociate ourselves from the Lord’s mercy then like a hand which is severed from the body we become ugly and useless. — In his letter to Hrisikesa, 26th Nov, 1968.
Remaining in ISKCON
ISKCON is the factory of the pure devotees. All you have to do is to stay on. Our only concern is to remain in ISKCON and to associate with devotees.
Happiness of The Spirit Soul
The spirit soul can be happy only in the association of the supreme living being, the Personality of Godhead, and nowhere else.
Srimad Bhagavatam 3.2.11,
Srila Prabhupada.