The living entity who thus consciously employs himself in devotional service to the Lord in association with devotees, obtains disdain for material pleasure, in this world as in the next, through constant remembrance of the Lord's activities. This practice, Krishna consciousness, is the easiest way to acquire supernatural power; once one truly establishes himself on the path of devotional service, he is able to control the mind.

Thus, one who, instead of obeying the gunas (the three attributes and modes of influence of material nature: virtue, passion and ignorance), cultivates Krishna consciousness, renunciated knowledge, and practices yoga by which the mind is constantly fixed on devotional service, he obtains to live in My association in this life itself, for I am the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth.

The senses represent the celestial beings, and their natural inclination is to act according to the directions of the Vedas. Similarly, the mind represents the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and its natural duty is to serve. But when this inclination is used in devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, without any ulterior motive, then it becomes far more precious than salvation.

Devotional service itself dissolves the subtle body of the living entity, just as the fire in the stomach digests whatever we eat.

The pure devotee, attached to the activities of devotional service and constantly absorbed in the service of My lotus feet, does not desire at any time to merge with Me. Unwavering, such a devotee constantly glorifies My acts and pastimes.

O mother, My devotees are always contemplating My smiling face and My eyes like the rising sun; they love to admire My many spiritual and absolute forms, which are infinitely benevolent, and to converse pleasantly with Me.

By seeing the delightful forms of the Lord, smiling and attractive, and by hearing His most sweet words, the pure devotee practically loses all other forms of consciousness. His senses are freed from all other occupations, and he becomes absorbed in devotional service. Thus, even if he does not desire it, he attains liberation, and that without any further effort.

Thus, because he is completely absorbed in Me, the devotee does not desire even the highest benediction that can be obtained in the higher planetary systems, including Satyaloka (Satyaloka, also called Brahmaloka, is the most advanced planet in our galaxy). Nor does he desire the eight material perfections conferred by the practice of astanga-yoga, nor does he aspire to be elevated to the kingdom of God. However, even without desiring them, the devotee enjoys all these blessings, even in this very life.