Devotee more purifying than River Ganga

Verse 1.1.15: Advancement in Krishna Consciousness without association is illusion. If someone thinks he can make progress on his own, means he has already attacked by maya. If we avoid the association of devotees, it is known that we have already attacked by maya. Bhakti is so very rare.

For one to purify himself, we need to go to River Ganga. But a devotee is so potent, that just by his association, one gets purified. If we properly take shelter of a devotee and try to follow his instructions, then we get purified.

What is very important is that we have to hold on to the lotus feet of the devotees. Always stay in the association of the devotees. Sages of Naimisharanya are saying that Kaliyuga is coming and we have the shelter of Srila Suta Goswami and we want to hear Lord Krishna's pastimes.

What is more powerful... Chanting or Association?
Without one, the other is not possible. Only in the association of devotees, we can chant. And only chanting will help us get the association of devotees. Both are required, but precedence is given to Association.