# The mercy of devotees > [!summary] > *The mercy of the pure devotees is essential for spiritual advancement. Even a moment's association with a pure devotee can transform one's life. Through their causeless compassion, devotees distribute the holy name and Kṛṣṇa consciousness to everyone without discrimination. Their mercy is compared to a touchstone that turns base metal into gold.* ## Devotees Are the Most Merciful ![[sb/6/1/1]] ![[sb/6/1/2]] ## Even a Moment's Association Transforms ![[sb/1/18/13]] ![[cc/madhya/22/54]] ## Devotees Distribute Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Freely ![[sb/6/2/32]] ![[sb/6/2/35]] ## Spiritual Advancement Depends on Their Mercy ![[sb/7/15/25]] ![[sb/7/15/26]] ## Mercy Dispels Ignorance ![[sb/7/7/27]] ![[sb/7/5/32]] ## Devotees Show Mercy to All ![[sb/7/9/26]] ![[bg/18/71]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/the-importance-of-association|The importance of association]] — How to receive their mercy - [[wiki/articles/the-pure-devotees-characteristics|The pure devotee's characteristics]] — Who bestows mercy - [[wiki/articles/the-mercy-of-lord-caitanya|The mercy of Lord Caitanya]] — The most merciful incarnation - [[wiki/articles/the-importance-of-guru|The importance of guru]] — The spiritual master's mercy ## From the Index - [[index/entries/mercy|Mercy]] — Kṛpā - [[index/entries/pure-devotee|Pure Devotee]] — The merciful ones - [[index/entries/association|Association]] — With devotees - [[index/entries/preaching|Preaching]] — Distributing mercy