A drop of water takes the color of whatever it lands on, pure or gutter. Swami Vivekananda's quote explains why the people you surround yourself with shape who you become. Choose your company deliberately, because their habits and character will rub off on you.
One of my favorite ever quotes that I constantly remind myself of is one by Swami Vivekananda. A drop of water, if it is caught in the hands, it is pure enough for drinking. If it falls in the gutter, its value drops so much that it can't even be used for washing feet. If it falls on a lotus leaf, it shines like a pearl, and if it falls on an oyster, it becomes a pearl. The drop being the same, its existence and worth depends on whom it associates with. My friends, the same is with us. If you hang out with smokers, chances are that you would start smoking. If you hang out with people who are gossiping all the time, don't be surprised if you find yourself talking behind the backs of others also. On the other hand, if you associate with saintly people, even though it's through their books or their videos or lectures, chances are that you will develop some of those positive characteristics. So yes, I made this video just to remind you to choose the people you spend your time with more carefully. क्योंकि संग का रंग चढ़ता ही चढ़ता है.
