Everyone who is engaged in repetition of the Holy Name, observes vows and has self-control and discipline is dear to the Lord. These people have faith, patience, warmth towards all, and are filled with kindness and joy. They have unalloyed love towards the Lord. The true devotees of the Lord are endowed with discrimination, filled with humility and wisdom, and are always immersed in contemplation of the Lord's sport. They dwell on the Lord's name at all times and conditions, and shed tears of love when they hear the Lord's Name on any lip. These are the characteristics of genuine devotees! Such devotees are very dear to the Lord.

  - Divine Discourse, Prema Vahini

I  bear the burden of the welfare and well-being of those who worship Me with steadfast devotion. - Baba