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3. Just as water loses its inherent nature on contact with fire,
so also the pious abandon their virtues when they associate themselves with the wicked.
- Bha. Ā. 344
4. Just as water of an earthen jar becomes aromatic in contact
with fragrant lotus, but tepid and tasteless in contact with fire, so also the company of the pious enhances one's wisdom and the company of the wicked distorts one's understanding.
- Mū. 954 5. Knowing righteousness and non-violence in its entirety,
the equanimous and restrained aspirant should always seek the company of the wise.
- Rși. 33.17 6. The reputation of a noble person gets tarnished in the com
pany of wicked people just as a fragrant garland becomes worthless when offered to a dead body.
- Bha. A. 345
Sixty Six
Noble Conduct 1. One should always be calm and not be talkative in the
presence of the wise; one should always acquire valuable knowledge and avoid what is worthless.
— Utta. Sū. 1.8
2. When reprimanded, one should not become indignant but
remain calm and poised. One should abandon the company of the wicked and should not indulge in fun and frolic.
- Utta. Sū. 1.9
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