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krsna-bhakti-janma-mula haya ’sadhu-sanga’
krsna-prema janme, tenho punah mukhya anga
SYNONYMS
krsna-bhakti—of devotional service to Krsna; janma-mula—the root cause; haya—is; sadhu-sanga—association with advanced devotees; krsna-prema—love of Krsna; janme—awakens; tenho—that same association with devotees; punah—again; mukhya anga—the chief principle "The root cause of devotional service to Lord Krsna is association with advanced devotees.
Even when one’s dormant love for Krsna awakens, association with devotees is still most essential.