The principle in Krishna Consciousness is to use music to please the Lord and to help one advance in spiritual perfection. It is not art for art’s sake—or music for music’s sake. It is music for God’s sake. Therefore, true spiritual music, from the Krishna Consciousness point of view, must be grounded in devotional principles. It must arise from purity, transport its listeners to purity, and end up increasing one’s purity. 
 

Vaishnava Songs are the prayers of devotees. Songs composed by the acaryas are not ordinary songs. When chanted by pure Vaisnavas who follow the rules and regulations of Vaisnava character, they are actually effective in awakening the Krsna consciousness dormant in every living entity.