Question: Is it all right if disciples have connections with the positive ex-disciples?

Sri Chinmoy: Yes, as I said — if they are good, if they are in favour of us, if they are not criticising us, if they like our way of living, although unfortunately they could not remain with us. But if ex-disciples are speaking ill of us, then do not associate with them. Again, there are many ex-disciples who are so good to us — even to such an extent that they are working harder for our cause than some individuals who are still on our path.