So one should not derive satisfaction from whatever successful result is manifested by one's endeavours, but always trying to think that if there is anything good that can be seen by the results of one's endeavours, we should always try to link it, relate it, to where is the success actually coming from. It has not come from my efforts, the real criteria of success in spiritual activities is that the seed of spiritual success has been planted by the disciplic succession. The seed of success has been given on the order of the spiritual master, and comes down from Krishna. Therefore, when a devotee sees anything nice that has been manifested he always tries to connect it in this way instead of trying to derive satisfaction himself. By so doing he can experience real satisfaction.
BG 3.8 -12