“In the beginning there must be faith. Then one becomes interested in associating with pure devotees. Thereafter one is initiated by the spiritual master and executes the regulative principles under his orders. Thus one is freed from all unwanted habits and becomes firmly fixed in devotional service. Thereafter, one develops taste and attachment. This is the way of sādhana-bhakti, the execution of devotional service according to the regulative principles. Gradually emotions intensify, and finally there is an awakening of love. This is the gradual development of love of Godhead for the devotee interested in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.”
He, Whose form is the embodiment of the highest bliss realized from the twelve mellows begining with neutrality, Who has completely subjugated Taraka and Pali, the leaders of two groups of gopis, Who has made Shyamala and Lalita completely loyal and obedient to Him, Who is very skilful and intent upon dispensing the greatest affection and delight upon Sri Radhika, that very Personality Sri Kṛṣṇa is conspicuous by His supermost eminence.