1. The test of bhakti

    Unless one becomes detestful of this material world, it is to be understood that he has not yet entered in the spiritual understanding. This is the test of bhakti. If one has entered the domain of devotional service, this material world will be not at all tasteful for him.

    From Srila Prabhupada’s lecture on Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.9.15 — 22 February, 1976