(Click to enlarge photo of Srila Prabhupada)
"According to Bhagavad-gītā (BG 10.9) the characteristics of pure devotees are wonderful. The complete functional activities of a pure devotee are always engaged in the service of the Lord, and thus the pure devotees exchange feelings of ecstasy between themselves and relish transcendental bliss. This transcendental bliss is experienced even in the stage of devotional practice (sādhana-avasthā), if properly undertaken under the guidance of a bona fide spiritual master."
(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 2.3.12, Purport)
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