Bhakti Vikasa Swami: signs of a devotee determined to achieve success [ 2009-05-18 ]
A neophyte devotee must faithfully serve the pure devotee, and he should be very much obedient and strictly follow the instructions. These are the signs of a devotee who is determined to achieve success even in the existing duration of life.

>>> Ref. VedaBase => SB 1.5.29