The Shastra says, of all things the human body is the dearest to God; the human body is the giver of the ‘Paramartha’ ‘highest good’ and is very difficult to obtain; and therefore, while this body lasts, without being immersed in any other thing, not being deceived by supposing that any other method except sorrow-stupor-fear-killing ‘Bhakti’ is productive of good, it is our duty unceasingly to practice devotion.

Other form of devotion to God is weak, the devotion denoted by kirtan is strong. Once the protection of the strong ‘Bhakti’ is secured it gives to jivas the highest good with little effort on their part. Therefore, by preaching kirtan at all times to induce, by right of the highest kinship, the whole of the jiva to turn Homeward is true universal love, true help of others, true kindness and the true duty of life.

The Gaudiya Math embracing all without exception the inhabitants of the universe, in sadness calling upon all to turn their face towards God to be preachers of this Bhakti denoted by kirtan, says,—

he sadhavah sakalam eva vihaya durat /
chaitanya-chandra-charane kurutanuragam //
–Chaitanya-candramritam, 90

“Yes, the righteous, bidding good-bye to everything from a distance, offer the devotion of your hearts to the feet of Chaitanyachandra.”

Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur Advices

Srila Bhaktivionda Thakur

kali-kukkura-mudgara-bhava-dharam
hari-nama-mahaushadha-dana-param
patitarta-dayardra-su-murti-dharam
bhaja godruma kanana kunja vidhum.

The mood of Lord Gaura Hari is that of wielding a stick for chasing away the mad dog of Kali-yuga. He is absorbed in distributing the holy name of Hari, the great remedy for material existence. His heart is melted with compassion for the fallen souls who are suffering, and His transcendental form is very beautiful. Just worship the beautiful Moon of Godruma’s forest bowers.

Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 5.12.16

tasmān naro ‘sańga-susańga-jāta-
jñānāsinehaiva vivṛkṇa-mohaḥ
hariḿ tad-īhā-kathana-śrutābhyāḿ
labdha-smṛtir yāty atipāram
adhvanaḥ

TRANSLATION

Simply by associating with exalted
devotees, anyone can attain perfection of
knowledge and with the sword of
knowledge can cut to pieces the illusory
associations within this material world.
Through the association of devotees, one
can engage in the service of the Lord by
hearing and chanting [śravaṇaḿ
kīrtanam]. Thus one can revive his
dormant Kṛṣṇa consciousness and,
sticking to the cultivation of Kṛṣṇa
consciousness, return home, back to
Godhead, even in this life.