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asat-sanga-tyaga,--ei vaisnava-acara

’stri-sangi’--eka asadhu, ’krsnabhakta’ ara

SYNONYMS

asat-sanga-tyaga—rejection of the association of nondevotees; ei—this; vaisnava-acara—the behavior of a Vaisnava; stri-sangi—who associates with women for sense gratification; eka—one; asadhu—unsaintly person; krsna-abhakta—one who is not a devotee of Lord Krsna; ara—another "A Vaisnava should always avoid the association of ordinary people.

Common people are very much materially attached, especially to women.

Vaisnavas should also avoid the company of those who are not devotees of Lord Krsna.