We must cultivate philosophical knowledge in order to have a proper understanding by which we can proceed without being bewildered by the temptations of the world. We must become detached; we must give up those things that are contrary to our spiritual development.
No matter how much we like them, no matter how much pleasure they give us, we must be willing to give them up. In path of bhakti, we must be willing to be a humble person. Humility is the culmination of all knowledge and detachment. In so many forms the Lord comes, He sends His son, His prophets, His representatives, simply to teach us this process—the path of humble service.
Great post.