# Association with devotees *Association with devotees (sadhu-sanga) is one of the most powerful means of spiritual advancement. By associating with those who are dedicated to the Lord, one's dormant devotion is awakened and nourished. The quality of one's association determines one's destiny — association with materialists leads to bondage, while association with devotees leads to liberation. Even a moment's association with a pure devotee can transform one's life forever. Therefore, the scriptures repeatedly emphasize seeking the company of those who have dedicated their lives to Krishna.* ## Essential for Advancement ![[sb/4/9/11]] ![[sb/4/12/48]] ## Determines One's Destiny ![[sb/3/1/14]] ![[sb/4/4/26]] ## The Influence of Saintly Persons ![[sb/3/22/5]] ![[sb/10/10/17]] ## Hearing from Devotees Is Purifying ![[sb/4/22/19]] ![[sb/4/30/41]] ## Materialistic Association Must Be Avoided ![[sb/9/6/51]] ![[sb/2/9/34]] ## Awakens Bhakti ![[sb/10/2/30]] ![[sb/10/4/43]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/The importance of association|The importance of association]] — Why association matters - [[wiki/articles/The process of devotional service|The process of devotional service]] — Sadhu-sanga in bhakti - [[wiki/articles/The importance of hearing|The importance of hearing]] — Hearing from devotees - [[wiki/articles/The pure devotee's characteristics|The pure devotee]] — Who to associate with - [[wiki/articles/The qualifications of a devotee|Devotee qualifications]] — Recognizing devotees ## From the Index - [[index/entries/association|Association]] — Good and bad - [[index/entries/devotee-of-supreme-lord|Devotees]] — Association with - [[index/entries/sadhu|Sadhus]] — Saintly persons