Vedic Thoughts

Lakṣmī, the goddess of fortune, is the constant companion of Lord Viṣṅu; they remain together constantly. One cannot keep Lakṣmī in one's home without Lord Viṣṅu. To think that one can do so is very dangerous. To keep Lakṣmī, or the riches of the Lord, without the service of the Lord is always dangerous, for then Lakṣmī becomes the illusory energy. With Lord Viṣṅu, however, Lakṣmī is the spiritual energy.

His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 6.19.6, Purport

My dear Arjuna, only by undivided devotional service can I be understood as I am, standing before you, and can thus be seen directly. Only in this way can you enter into the mysteries of My understanding.

Lord Śrī Kṛṣṅa, Bhagavad-gītā As It Is 11.54

The abode of Vṛndāvana is illuminated by innumerable moon rays of transcendental bliss. It is cooled by the nectarean mellows of ecstatic love. It is filled with many desire trees and chirping birds. Therefore who will not be attracted to Vṛndāvana, where Śrī Rādhā and Kṛṣṅa are eternally enjoying Their pastimes?

Śrīla Prabodhananda Sarasvatī, Śrī Vṛndāvana Mahimamrta 2.6

In Vaikuṅṭha [the spiritual world] nothing exists but devotional service, rendered through saṅkīrtana [the congregational chanting of God's names] and in many other forms. It goes on incessantly, with great enthusiasm, spreading the ecstasy of pure love.

Lord Śiva, Śrī Bṛhad-Bhāgavatāmṛta 1.3.50

See how universal is the religion of Bhagavat [Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam]. It is not intended for a certain class of Hindus alone, but it is a gift to the mankind at large in whatever country born, in whatever society bred, and of whatever culture produced. In short, Vaiṣṅavism is the Absolute Love binding all men together into the Infinite, Unconditioned, and Absolute God (Kṛṣṅa).

Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, The Bhagavat: Its Philosophy, Its Religion, Its Ethics & Its Theology

Scriptural evidence clearly indicates that for the yogis, jñānīs, and karmīs to become successful in their individual paths, their engagement in devotional service is imperative, whereas to attain perfection in the path of bhakti, which results in spontaneous love of Godhead, there is no need of yoga, jñāna, karma, or any other process.

Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura, Mādhurya Kadambini, First Shower