Those absorbed in māyā will never appreciate Krishna-bhakti, even if they get the association of great souls. In fact, they continue to enjoy in this world shamelessly:
kṛmi-kulacitaṁ lālā-klinnaṁ vigandhi-jugupsitaṁ
nirupama-rasaṁ prītyā khādan narāsthi nirāmiṣam
surapatim api śvā pārśvasthaṁ vilokya na śaṅkate
na hi gaṇayati kṣudro jantuḥ parigraha-phalgutām
nirupama-rasaṁ prītyā khādan narāsthi nirāmiṣam
surapatim api śvā pārśvasthaṁ vilokya na śaṅkate
na hi gaṇayati kṣudro jantuḥ parigraha-phalgutām
"A human bone devoid of flesh, filled with parasites, dripping with
saliva, giving out an obnoxious smell is eaten with great delight by a
dog. Such a dog considers it the greatest taste, and does not care a fig
even if Lord Indra is standing in front of him. Indeed, the lowly jīvas
absorbed in material life cannot understand its worthlessness [and can
never appreciate spiritual life]." (Nīti-śataka, Verse 9)
(Originally posted on Facebook on 23-March-2015)
(Originally posted on Facebook on 23-March-2015)
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