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many other nonsensical things. In this fashion people simply waste their valuable time and energy. In the Western countries old men, retired from active life, play cards, fish, watch television and debate about useless socio-political schemes. All these and other frivolous activities are included in the  prajalpa  category. Intelligent persons interested in Krşna consciousness should never take part in such activities.
Jana-sanga  refers to associating with persons not interested in Krṣṇa consciousness. One should strictly avoid such association. Śrila Narottama dāsa Thākura has therefore advised us to live only in the association of Krṣṇa conscious devotees ( bhakta-sane vāsa ). One should always engage in the service of the Lord in the association of the Lord's devotees. Association with those engaged in a similar line of business is very conducive to advancement in that business. Consequently materialistic persons form various associations and clubs to enhance their endeavors. For example, in the business world we find such institutions as the stock exchange and chamber of commerce. Similarly, we have established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness to give people an opportunity to associate with those who have not forgotten Krṣṇa. This spiritual association offered by our ISKCON movement is increasing day by day. Many people from different parts of the world are joining this Society to awaken their dormant Krṣṇa consciousness.
Śrila Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura writes in his  Anuvṛtti  commentary that too much endeavor to acquire knowledge on the part of mental speculators or dry philosophers falls within the category of  atyāhāra  (collecting more