True mental tranquillity can be achieved by seeking the company of Sadhus and by doing Satsanga.
There is no greater wealth than the association with saints. A mere glimpse of a saint can confer immeasurable benefit on the disciple and remove his difficulties.
Seeking the company of pious persons is a symptom of virue.
Satsang means the company of good people -- people who are good in all respects. They are called by various names, such as Mahatmas, Sadhus, Saints, Godmen. They are persons who have transcended the Dvandas like
- Preeti and Dvesha (Love and Hatred).
- Labha and Alabha (Gain and Loss).
- Sukha and Dukha (Pleasure and Pain).
No event that takes place around them can disturb their poise. They reveal virtues such as Satya (Truth), Svatcha, (Purity), Gnana (Wisdom), Sama (Silence) and Dama (control of senses).
Krishna has declared in Gita --"My devotees Sanctify the Whole Universe - By their thoughts, word and deed they influence and
ultimately change the course of lives of those who associate with them". Such people are always rare to find.
It should be our watchful endeavour always to shun bad company and keep good company.
Be with the pious and keep company whith the good. Befriend them or hold discussion with them.
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