George Washington, the first president of United States and the general of the American army who fought against the British, said, “We must keep the company of people who will enliven and inspire character and high ideals.” He explained, “Better than associating with anyone with low integrity is to just remain alone for the rest of your life.”
Association is so important. Please come together to associate with people who are sincerely striving for the highest values of life, and who apply them to their occupation, to their family, and to their whole vision in life.
– Radhanath Swami
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Equally important to avoid bad company on the internet. The virtual world is sometimes more dangerous than the real. Carefully consider friend requests before u accept them!
http://www.radhanathswamiquotes.com/world/law-world/
Yes or that’s very true, its so dangerous – now a days even childerens are given free acees to internet and gadgets such as IPad and other instruments, without understandanding the effects of it. Because children’s mind are like sponge which absorbs whatever its in contact with!!
Yes! I have seen very young children handling these gadgets and it is very difficult to keep track of what they are looking at. Very dangerous situation!
Very true! the internet, though very useful can be one’s biggest enemy if we do not take proper care.
Good point Gopinath Chandra pr! Current world is about virtual connection, friends,social media etc. In such times we should be carefull what or whom we are connecting with. Also nice quote you shared by Radhanath swami which can act as a guiding principle in this regard
Also virtual farming, I have heard 🙂
Very true prabhu. I too am seeking devotee association but rather am forced to
associate with people who have a disposition worse than the street urchins in my school.
Perhaps it is my karmic reaction. Begging for some devotee association in my locality
I’m sure you will be able to get some association of devotees in your locality. Where are you located?
The solution provided here is very good: associate (whether thru internet or actually) one who positively inspires or better stay alone!
Internet is fine but it is through physical association when we can interact with devotees personally that it really helps us to grow.
THere is often the tendency to think that i can do it on my own but one great Acharya has also mentioned that if one thinks that he can advance in spirituality alone than he is insane, which means to associate with those with high values is a MUST
Very true, we cannot do it without the association of devotees.
Very true it is better to stay alone than to associate with bad company , associate with person with high spiritual value.
True! Association with like minded people is very important for our spiritual growth. As they say a person is judged by the company he/she keeps.By associating with the right kind of people, we get positive vibrations which will help us to develop faith, integrity, enthusiasm and dedication.
Wonderful answer from HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj
with this beautiful website i am so fortunate to receive the digital association of a pure devotee … the quotes are very inspiring and have answers to all my questions ….
HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj Ki Jai
Lets associate with person with high spiritual value.
Very true
Jai gurudev. Thanks for sharing this wonderful quote.
This is wat my counsellor use to say that tell me ur association then I will tell ur nature. So its all association only. Thank u radhanath Swami for telling us about the importance of association