Cc. Madhya 22.83

Text

kṛṣṇa-bhakti-janma-mūla haya ‘sādhu-saṅga’
kṛṣṇa-prema janme, teṅho punaḥ mukhya aṅga

Synonyms

krsna-bhakti—of devotional service to Kṛṣṇa; janma-mula—the root cause; haya—is; sādhu-sanga—association with advanced devotees; krsna-prema—love of Kṛṣṇa; janme—awakens; teṅho—that same association with devotees; punaḥ—again; mukhya anga—the chief principle. ¶

Translation

“The root cause of devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa is association with advanced devotees. Even when one’s dormant love for Kṛṣṇa awakens, association with devotees is still most essential. ¶