Root of Devotion

“The topmost benediction for those who are living in this material world and are subjected to the repetition of birth and death (transmigration) is association with pure devotees. One should search out such pure devotees and remain with them. That will make one completely happy, even though living within the material world. This Krishna consciousness movement is started for that purpose. A person who is overly affected materially may take advantage of this movement and become intimately associated with it. In this way the confused and frustrated inhabitants of this material world may find the highest happiness in association with devotees.” (SB 4.30.34)

Maharaja Pracinabarhisat was rescued from the depths of material entanglement and transported to the summit of spiritual absorption. We see this incredible transformation in many of Srimad-Bhagavatam’s personalities, and may have even witnessed similar things in the lives of those around us. If we pause for thought, we can appreciate it even in our own lives.

What is the root cause which triggers a spiritual turnaround?