Devotees are not impressed by the poverty or wealth in material sense in any way; what impresses is devotion.

Even if you have done no wrong, no mistake in the last 50 years, remember the mistake you did 51 years ago and repent for it and become humble.

My parents' selfless affection and dedication nourished and prepared me to receive the love of my guru or spiritual father, Swami Prabhupada. My parents prepared the soil in which my guru sowed the seeds of his compassion.

COOPERATION means to be willing to sacrifice for the sake of others

What really pleases the Spiritual Master is our intent and the quality of our character.

If we see the body we live in as a temple used to engage in beautiful activities in the service of God's children, then we recognize it as spiritual. But if we use our body for more selfish purposes, then we're only experiencing its material conception.

Materialism is the consciousness of wanting to exploit and enjoy.