Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 05, Chapter 12, Text 16

SB 5.12.16

tasman naro ’sanga-susanga-jata-
 jñanasinehaiva vivrkna-mohah
harim tad-iha-kathana-srutabhyam
 labdha-smrtir yaty atiparam adhvanah
 
Translation by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada: 
 
Simply by associating with exalted devotees, anyone can attain perfection of knowledge and with the sword of knowledge can cut to pieces the illusory associations within this material world. Through the association of devotees, one can engage in the service of the Lord by hearing and chanting [sravanam kirtanam]. Thus one can revive his dormant Krsna consciousness and, sticking to the cultivation of Krsna consciousness, return home, back to Godhead, even in this life.
 
Purport by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada: 
 
To become liberated from material bondage, one must give up the association of worldly people and accept the association of devotees; positive and negative processes are mentioned in this regard. Through the association of devotees, one develops Krsna consciousness, which is dormant within. This Krsna consciousness movement is giving this chance to everyone. We are giving shelter to everyone who is serious about progressing in Krsna consciousness. We arrange for their lodging and board so that they can peacefully cultivate Krsna consciousness and return home, back to Godhead, even in this life.
 
Thus end the Bhaktivedanta purports of the Fifth Canto, Twelfth Chapter, of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, entitled “The Conversation Between Maharaja Rahugana and Jada Bharata.”
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