In fact, he waters the roots of only thosc objects in which he sees merit. Thus does not become righteous and make friends with the good.
तस्यैव सिञ्चते मूलं गुणान् पश्यति तत्र वै। धर्मात्मा भवति ह्येवं मित्रं च लभते शुभम्॥