Though devotees never hurt others, it does not mean that others do not try to hurt them. Therefore, they can never think of harming anyone. Besides, they behold God seated in everyone and see all as His tiny fragments. Devotion melts and softens the heart, and so the devotees naturally become gentle in their dealings with everyone. But those who do not engage in devotion only keep running on the chariot of their mind (no matter how many self-transformational techniques they may practice).” Here, Shree Krishna describes some more qualities that develop in His devotees. “All the wonderful qualities of the celestial gods manifest in those who devote themselves to the Supreme Lord. Yasyāsti bhaktir bhagavatyakiñchanā sarvair guṇais tatra samāsate surāḥ harāvabhaktasya kuto mahad-guṇā manorathenāsati dhāvato bahiḥ (5.18.12) Once these impurities are removed, the glorious qualities of the soul naturally shine forth. The problem is that it is presently covered by the impure mind. The soul is by nature pure and uncontaminated.
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