"From the sprout of love (_prem_) issue two things, _rati_ (addiction) and _bháb_ (emotion). These two conquer the Lord for us. Thus have I expounded _ebhidheya_, from which we gain the treasure of love for Krishna." [Text, canto, 22.] CHAPTER XXI On Love, the fruit of Devotion [The Master continued]--"Listen now, Sanátan, to love, the fruit of _bhakti_, the hearing of which gives knowledge of the spirit of _bhakti_. When passion (_rati_) in Krishna is deepened it is called _prem_ (love), the permanent form of _bhakti_ in Krishna. It also has two aspects, _viz._, _swarup_ and _tatastha_. If any man has the grace to feel _shraddhá_, he consort with pious men, from which companionship result the hearing and chanting of Krishna's name. From the attainment of _bhakti_, all his troubles are removed, and as a consequence of the latter, his faith becomes constant, which gives him a taste for the listening and [hymning of Krishna's name]. From taste (_ruchi_) comes strong inclination (_ásakti_), which gives birth to the sprout of passion for Krishna in the soul. When this emotion is deepened, it takes the name of love (_prem_). That love is the (ultimate) fruit, the source of every bliss. _Vide Bhágabat_, III. xxv. 22. The man in whose heart this emotion sprouts up is marked by the many qualities named in the _Shastras_. (_Bhakti-ras-amrita-sindhu_, I. Rati-bhakti, verse 11, _Bhágabat_ I. xix. 13). No earthly affliction can disturb his mind. Such a man never wastes his time without communing with Krishna. He never fears [attack by] enjoyment, material success, or the objects of sensual gratification. (_Bhágabat_, V. xiv. 42). Even the noblest _bhakta_ considers himself as lowly, and firmly believes that Krishna will take pity on him. He is ever expectant, ever passionately longing [for union with Krishna]. Ever does he relish the work of singing Krishna's names, and ever engages in it. At all times is he addicted to holding forth on Krishna's charms. Ever does he reside at the scenes of Krishna's exploits.