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In that state he attains pure devotional service unto Me.” [Bhagavad-gītā 18.54]

Caitanya Mahāprabhu says that if one really wants love of God, then one has to follow the process of pure devotional This is the definition of pure devotional service. Hṛṣīkeṇa hṛṣīkeśa-sevanam. If someone says, “I am always thinking of Kṛṣṇa,” that is not pure devotional service.

From the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Lord Caitanya gives an example of pure devotion: it is said in the Bhāgavatam This is the beginning of pure devotional service.

This is the beginning of pure devotion.

They speak of God, but actually they do not love God; because there is no cultivation of pure devotional

We have given up all resultant actions of karma, jñāna, and yoga; and that is the stage of pure devotional

When our pure devotion for the Supreme Personality of Godhead is employed and there are no impediments

one’s senses are no longer inclined toward material sense gratification, one’s status is called pure devotion

Pure devotion is devoid of all desires – it is simply to render loving service for its own sake.

Caitanya Mahāprabhu recommends pure devotional service.

That is the sign of pure devotion.

Most spiritual endeavors are tinged with the colors of materialism, but pure devotional service is transcendental

Lord Caitanya, however, speaks of favorably engaging all the senses in the service of Kṛṣṇa in pure devotional