What was Sai Baba's specific advice on how to interact with people who lack good character or have abandoned religious conduct?

Sai Baba gave very direct advice regarding people of poor character. In Chapter 3, He stated that those who have abandoned religious conduct should be abandoned first. He warned His devotees to move aside when such people approach, considering them to be very dangerous. Baba's instruction was explicit: "Do not even stay in their shadow, even if one has to endure suffering." He described these individuals as thoughtless and having ruined actions, questioning how they could possibly achieve their life's goals. This emphasizes the importance of keeping virtuous company.