In the human incarnation devotion is developed gradually. Throughout the soul’s evolution, gradual training is imparted to develop devotion. To make a pot, first the correct earth is collected, then it is moulded or given a shape on a revolving wheel, then it is baked, glazed and painted and the pot is ready. In the same way, first emotion, attachment and love have to be developed for the various people in this world. After love and attachment have been developed for people in this world, they should be transformed or channelled. There are two channels for emotion: the empirical channel and the spiritual channel. In the spiritual channel, the first step to devotion is to have satsang, to hear the stories of saints. The second step is to have association with saints. The third step is to find a guru. Finally, when one’s devotion has reached a climax, one has devotion to God. Devotion, therefore, should be developed step by step.