Qualifications of a devotee
Since a devotee is kind to everyone, he does not act in such a way as to put others into anxiety. At the same time, if others try to put a devotee into anxiety, he is not disturbed. It is by the grace of the Lord that he is so practiced that he is not disturbed by any outward disturbance. Actually because a devotee is always engrossed in Krsna consciousness and engaged in devotional service, such material circumstances cannot move him.
He may construct a temple for the Lord, and for that he may take all kinds of anxiety, but he does not construct a big house for his personal relations.
Bg 12.17
A person in full Krsna consciousness is not unduly anxious about executing the duties of his existence. The foolish cannot understand this great freedom from all anxiety. For one who acts in Krsna consciousness, Lord Krsna becomes the most intimate friend. He always looks after His friend's comfort, and He gives Himself to His friend, who is so devotedly engaged working twenty-four hours a day to please the Lord.
Ref: Bg 12.15, 12.17, 18.58
Note:
Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakura in his (Bengali songs based on Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's Sanskrit Siksastakam) in the 4th para sings
jivana-nirvahe ane udvega na dibe
para-upakare nija-sukha pasaribe
In the course of passing your life, you should never give anxiety to others, but rather do good to them while forgetting about your own happiness.
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