If one cannot perform devotional service as per 12.8 (fixing one’s Mind on Krishna without deviation) then practice ‘’Sadhana’’
Follow the regulative principles of Bhakti-yoga
Benefit – Develop a desire to attain ‘Me’
aText 12.8 vs. Text 12.9 — Text 12.8 refers to those who have already developed attachment to Krishna and 12.9 refers to those who have not developed
bDefinition of ‘bhakti-yoga’ — bhakti-yoga is the “purification of the senses” by prescribed rules and regulations
Material existence – Senses engaged in sense gratification
Bhakti-yoga – Senses when engaged in direct contact with Supreme Lord are purified.
cService in spiritual existence is the ‘platform of pure love’
In contrast – Service in material existence – One serves some master but there is no love; only wants some salary
dHow to achieve that stage of pure love — Practice devotional service with present senses
eIs “Love” an external imposition — No
Heart is contaminated by material association
fHow to follow regulations of devotional service — Guidance of spiritual master / rise early / enter temple and offer prayers / chant Hare Krishna / offer flowers to Deities / cook for the Deities, honour prasadam, constant hearing of Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam from pure devotees
gQualifications to practice –‘Anyone’ can practice;
hGuarantee of success — There is surity of love of Godhead