Devotee Quote by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
““Prahlāda Mahārāja, the exemplary devotee of the Lord, had all the good qualities humanly possible. Although he was the emperor of this world, he was not profligate. Beginning from his childhood he was the reservoir of all good qualities. Without enumerating those qualities, it is said here summarily that he was endowed with all good qualities. That is the sign of a pure devotee. The most important characteristic of a pure devotee is that he is not lampaṭa, or licentious, and another quality is that he is always eager to mitigate the miseries of suffering humanity. The most obnoxious misery of a living entity is his forgetfulness of Kṛṣṇa. A pure devotee, therefore, always tries to evoke everyone’s Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This is the panacea for all miseries.””
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Bhagavata Purana, 1970
A pure devotee embodies all virtues, avoids licentiousness, and works to awaken divine consciousness, which cures suffering.
In simple terms: Devotees should be virtuous and spread divine awareness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate virtue and share spiritual insight.
Themes
spirituality
virtue
compassion
Mood
faithful
inspirational
Type
religious
didactic
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- community service
- teaching
Key Concepts
devotion
self‑lessness
consciousness awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one develop true devotion?
- What practical steps spread suffering??
A Different Perspective
Pure devotion may be idealized, hard to achieve.
