Srila Jiva Gosvami says in his Madhava-mahotsava: “Though one usually ignores others in attaining one’s own goals, those aspiring for prema accept dependence on others with similar goals and tastes. Thus, cooperating with each other, they work together, keeping in mind the goal of prema.” In Teachings of Queen Kunti, Prabhupäda explains that in the material world, to be dependent on the mercy of someone else is the utmost sign of misfortune. But in the case of our transcendental relation with the Lord, it is the most fortunate case when we can live completely dependent on Him. To be dependent upon the Lord means to also be dependent upon the association of His devotees. It is only in the association of devotees that we can cooperate together and help each other in a common goal—the goal of being Krishna conscious. We may engage in various projects together, which may create a sense of unity and harmony, but if Krishna is not at the center, it will only produce more anxiety.
(Lectures from a disciple, Vol 3, Receiving and Giving Shelter)