Value of a moment's association with a pure devotee

"The value of a moments association with a devotee of the Lord cannot be compared even to the attainment of the heavenly planets or liberation from matter, and what to speak of worldly benedictions in the form of material prosperity, which is for those who are meant for death...Krsna is so merciful that simply by aiming His instructions at Arjuna, He has given protection to the whole world..."Because you are My very dear friend, I am speaking to you My supreme instruction, the most confidential knowledge of all. Hear this from Me, for it is for your benefit. Always think of Me and become My devotee, worship Me and offer your homage unto Me. Thus you will come to Me without fail. I promise you this because you are My very dear friend." (Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya 22, Text 55-58 Translations)