Based on Chapter 28, what is the significance of attaining the company of saints?

Chapter 28 explains that attaining the company of saints is a pivotal event in a person's spiritual journey, which happens when the 'accumulated karma of many births rises up.' The consequence of this association is profound: the 'darkness born of delusion is destroyed.' According to the chapter, this leads to the ignition of the 'fire of discrimination,' causing detachment from worldly enjoyments. Ultimately, this process destroys accumulated karma and ensures that one's life becomes successful, highlighting the transformative power of a saint's guidance.