Although a sadhu may be of the same spiritual disposition, one should associate with those sadhus who are affectionately disposed to oneself (snigdha). The word snigdha refers to those who are affectionate (snehaka), well-wishing, and rasika not those who are harsh, unsympathetic or indifferent. The esoteric mysteries of bhajana and genuine instruction regarding the method of performing bhajana cannot be obtained from sadhus who are indifferently disposed or who are not affectionate. Therefore to associate with saintly devotees who are soft-hearted and affectionate is of the greatest utility.
From Doyal Gauranga's post
Vishvanatha Chakravarti Thakur
