Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.25.19
SB 3.25.19
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na yujyamānayā bhaktyā bhagavaty akhilātmani sadṛśo 'sti śivaḥ panthā yogināṁ brahma-siddhaye
Translation
Perfection in self-realization cannot be attained by any kind of yogī unless he engages in devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, for that is the only auspicious path.