Only those who are faithfully engaged in hearing and chanting the holy names of the Supreme Lord can understand that desire for material enjoyment are the causes of distress.When, even after trying to give up such distressful activities, devotees fail to completely do so, they should faithfully go on serving the Supreme Lord with determination. Devotees condemn the miserable condition that arises from material activities and while trying to give up such bad association, they engage in the service of the Supreme Lord with determination. There is actually nothing inauspicious in the devotional service of the Lord. Occasional difficulties experienced by a devotee are due to his previous material activities. On the other hand, the endeavour for sense gratification is completely inauspicious. Thus sense gratification and devotional service are directly opposed to each other. In all circumstances one should therefore remain the Lord's sincere servant, always believing in His mercy. Thus one will certainly go back home, back to Godhead."
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura
(purport to SB 11.20.27-28)
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