Question: We sometimes admire the qualities of some people who do not practice Krsna consciousness but they have pious qualities. We cannot determine their devotion but they do not practice Krsna consciousness. Is it okay to admire their qualities? And what qualities should we consider material?

Jayapataka Swami: The madhyama adhikari see people in four levels. They see the Supreme Lord and His pure devotees, in a respectful mood. They see the devotees who are peers, in equal level, they try to associate with them. Then they see the innocent people who are...