In English
In unity, there is Divinity. Do not associate with wicked people. If you have bad company, you will also become bad. Tell me your company, I shall tell you what you are. How can you discriminate between good and bad company? When you watch the conduct of a person, you will know whether he is good or bad. Spiritual aspirants should not associate with too many persons. If you associate with all types of people, it can be dangerous. You may consider someone a friend but he may turn out to be an enemy. You should just say, “Hello, how are you and goodbye”. Never have too many relationships. You should always observe limits. Many people have come here () from different countries spending a lot of money. But they are wasting their time in gossiping. By this, they lose their energy. When energy is lost, there is loss of memory. Unnecessary talk takes one away from nearness and dearness to God. Talk only to the extent necessary. Excessive talking is a bad quality. You may be good, but you do not know whether the other person is good or bad. So, be always in good company. Have friendship only with good people.