"Those who regard themselves as devotees should recognize the vast difference between their narrow-minded attitude and the ineffable character of true devotion. They should resolve to shed petty attachments and develop steadfast devotion to God as the main object of their life. For this purpose, the company of the good is essential. Good thoughts are promoted only through association with the good. This means avoiding contact with the evil-minded and the unrighteous. Association with bad persons makes even a good person bad. There are classic examples of the evil consequences of association with the bad. Kaikeyi in the Ramayana and Dharmaraja in the Mahabharata are examples of persons who suffered grievously because of their association with evil-minded persons—Manthara in the case of Kaikeyi and the Kauravas in the case of Dharmaraja."
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
(SSS Vol. 19)
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