In English
Get Rid Of Bad Company And Bad Thoughts
Man undergoes sufferings because he is physically in bad company and mentally harbours bad thoughts. So, shun bad company because it is the cause of danger to the spiritual aspirant. What is bad company? It is the company of those individuals who lack human qualities and harbour the evil qualities of selfishness, ego, and jealousy. Man not only loses human qualities due to bad company but even his good thoughts and feelings can turn into bad by the effect of bad company. One who keeps company of thieves will ultimately become a thief. A man of virtue having a sacred heart may lose his virtues and sacredness of heart if he has bad company. Therefore, maintain distance from bad company and never associate with atheists and those with negative thoughts.