It is through the devotional service performed in full consciousness of Krishna that this treasure can be found. Such is the hidden fortune that never runs dry, so that by acquiring it, one becomes rich forever.

Who is poor in devotion and Krishna consciousness will always lack material gains, sometimes suffering from the bites of poisonous creatures, sometimes suffering failure, sometimes still adhering to the doctrine of monism [atheistic theory according to which the individual being would be in all equality of God, and thus would only One with Him] to lose its identity or being devoured by an immense snake, the illusion.

Only by renouncing all this to establish oneself firmly in the consciousness of God, in the service of love and devotion offered to the Lord, will one know the true perfection of existence.

In truth, the practice of devotional service certainly makes it possible to approach the Lord, for it is the manifestation of the love one feels for Krishna.

The Lord also says in this regard: “No one can, by philosophical speculation, yoga or austerity, give Me as much pleasure as by the practice of devotional service”.

The Lord adds, “Only by devotional service, and only in this way, can one know Me as I am. And the being who by such devotion becomes fully aware of My Person can then enter My absolute kingdom. It is only by serving Me with undivided love and devotion that one can know Me as I am, standing before you and even, in truth, seeing Me. Thus, and only so, will you be able to unravel the mystery of My Person.

I grant faith and refuge to anyone who surrenders to Me and vows to serve Me forever, for this is My nature”.

The Lord is dear only to his devotees, and only devotional service can achieve this. Even if he is of the lowest condition, the devotee is automatically cleansed of all filth. Devotional service is the only way to God, the Supreme Person. This is the only perfection.

How can we reach the ultimate level of love for God?

Two traits characterize the development of the germ of love for God, namely: attachment and mood, which immediately precede love for God.

The Supreme Lord Krishna is immediately conquered by devotees who manifest these traits prior to the appearance of the first signs of love for God.