The Name has the association of all the special fragrance of the Leela (Divine play) and the Mahima (Power) and the Upadesa (spiritual instruction). Each one has a special attachment to one Name out of many, suited to the temperament and the Samskara, the inherited instincts and tendencies shaped in previous births. (SSS Vol.3, p. 41)

Foremost is the cultivation of good company. ‘Smara sajjana samparkam’ (Welcome the company of the good). Then comes avoidance of association with bad persons. ‘Thyaja durjanasamsargam’ (Run away from evil company). By association with bad persons even a good student turns bad. ‘Kuru Punyam Ahoraathram’ (Do meritorious deeds night and day). (SSS Vol.21, p. 59)

Give up the company of the worldly minded, the association with those infected by asuric qualities. Keep away from every type of wrong doing. Seek always the company of the wise, the good. Constant association in good company will promote the feeling of detachment. (P.Vah, p. 70)