After many, many births and deaths one achieves the rare human form of life, which, although temporary, affords one the opportunity to attain the highest perfection. Thus, a sober human being should quickly endeavor for the ultimate perfection of life as long as his body, which is always subject to death, has not fallen down and died. After all, sense gratification is available even in the most abominable species of life, whereas Krishna consciousness is only possible for a human being.
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Srimad Bhagavatam 11.9.29 ( The Avadhuta brahmana to Kind Yadu)
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The gopis spoke thus: Dear Lord, whose navel is just like a lotus flower, Your lotus feet are the only shelter for those who have fallen into the deep well of material existence. Your feet are worshiped and meditated upon by great mystic yogis and highly learned philosophers. We wish that these lotus feet may also be awakened within our hearts, although we are only ordinary persons engaged in household affairs.
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Srimad Bhagavatam 10/82.48
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In Vaikuntha [the spiritual world] nothing exists but devotional service, rendered through sankirtana [collective glorification of the Lord] and in many other forms. It goes on incessantly, with great enthusiasm, spreading the ecstasy of pure love.
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Lord Shiva, Sri Brahad-bhagavatamrita 3.50
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One who sees that the living entities and the Supreme Lord are always distinct is very dear to the Lord.
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Padma Purana (quoted by Srila Madhvacharya)
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And whoever, at the end of his life, quits his body remembering me alone at once attains my nature. Of this there is no doubt.
Lord Sri Krishna.
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Bhagavad-gita 8.5
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