If it is sometimes found that a kanistha-adhikari (neophyte devotee) shows artificial tears in his eyes while chanting the Hare Krishna mantra but is still completely attached to material things, his heart has not really changed. The change must be manifested in terms of one's real activities. (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.24 Purport) Read more › If it is sometimes found that a kanistha-adhikari (neophyte devotee) shows artificial tears in his eyes while chanting the Hare Krishna mantra but is still completely attached to material things, his heart has not really changed. The change must be manifested in terms of one's real activities. (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.24 Purport) Read more ›