Thereafter Shãntãnand Swãmi asked, "There is one devotee who constantly maintains his vrutti on the form of God. There is another devotee who engages in worship and remembrance, and also listens to and engages in discourses and devotional songs related to God. Which devotee of God is the better of the two?"

Shriji Mahãrãj explained, "He who experiences nirvikalp samãdhi and is not conscious of his body is the better of the two, even if he does not engage in discourses and devotional songs related to God. However, there may be someone who is conscious of his body and gets up from worship of his own accord to eat, drink and perform all bodily activities, yet does not listen to or engage in the discourses and devotional songs related to God. In comparison to him, a person who listens to or engages in discourses and devotional songs is better."
 

[Gadhadã I-78]