Association
Association of saintly persons alone can bring us eternal peace and everlasting happiness and carry us across the ocean of birth, old age, disease and death.
Associating With Krishna
When we keep our association with Krishna, every activity is proper and liberating, but if we disassociate ourselves from the Lord's mercy then like a hand which is severed from the body we become ugly and useless. — In his letter to Hrisikesa, 26th Nov, 1968.
Associating With The Supreme Lord Directly
To associate with the holy name and chant the holy name is to associate with the Personality of Godhead directly.
Elevation in Krishna Consciousness
Elevation is possible in Krishna Consciousness in the association of pure devotees who can deliver one from delusion.
Remaining in ISKCON
ISKCON is the factory of the pure devotees. All you have to do is to stay on. Our only concern is to remain in ISKCON and to associate with devotees.
Following The Instructions of The Pure Devotees
Pure devotees of Lord are associates of Lord. To associate means to surrender unto them and surrender means to follow their instructions.