Weaver’s Wisdom

Avoidance of Base Company

KURAL 451

Men of greatness dread base company, while the low-minded consider them kinsmen.§

KURAL 452

As water changes according to the soil through which it flows, so a man assimilates the character of his associates.§

KURAL 453

By knowing his thoughts, a man’s mind is discovered. By knowing his associates, his character is revealed.§

KURAL 454

Wisdom, appearing to originate in a man’s mind, has its source in his companions.§

KURAL 455

Purity of mind and purity of conduct—these two depend upon the purity of a man’s companions.§

KURAL 456

Praiseworthy progeny come to pure–minded men whose pure companions keep impure deeds away.§

KURAL 457

Wealth will be bestowed on good–minded men, and all renown will be granted by good company.§

KURAL 458

Even perfect men, possessing the mind’s full goodness, are fortified by pious fellowship.§

KURAL 459

Goodness of mind leads to bliss in the next world, and even that is secured by the company of good men.§

KURAL 460

There exists no greater aid than virtuous fellowship, and no greater affliction than evil fraternity.§