The symptom of someone who is sheltered is that he is peaceful and satisfied in any condition. Because he is satisfied, he can give shelter. One who is not satisfied wants something for himself. He may want to increase his prestige by having many followers. He is therefore not sheltered and cannot give shelter. Prabhupada explains in Teachings of Queen Kunti that Krishna comes to this world for the sake of His devotees—either to protect them or to give them pleasure. He is not coming to get anything for Himself. Similarly, for the devotee who is satisfied in his service to Krishna, he gives Krishna consciousness to others; not for anything for himself. His source of happiness is Krishna’s pleasure.
(Lectures from a disciple, Vol 3, Receiving and Giving Shelter)