“Association with devotees is very important because it is by association that the devotee receives spiritual knowledge and inspiration. Just as iron, when kept near fire, becomes hot, similarly, when one associates with pure devotees, he is naturally influenced by their qualities. Therefore, association with devotees is the most important factor in spiritual life.”

A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 7.19, 1973

Founder-Acarya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness