When we shall feel pleasure by hearing about Kṛṣṇa or talking about Kṛṣṇa, we must know that we are making progress on the path of perfection. And at that time any kind of this material suffering will not be felt. This is the practical effect of executing devotional service.

Lecture on Srimad-Bhagavatam
Date: Nov. 23, 1974
Location: Bombay