A brother aware of the principles of religion follows in the footsteps of his elder brothers. Because of being highly elevated, such a pious brother gets the opportunity to associate and enjoy with demigods like the Maruts, who are all affectionate to their brothers.
Srimad Bhagavata Purana
श्रीमद्भागवतमहापुराणम्
मूल श्लोकः
भ्रातॄणां प्रायणं भ्राता योऽनुतिष्ठति धर्मवित् । स पुण्यबन्धुः पुरुषो मरुद्भिः सह मोदते
bhrātṝṇāṃ prāyaṇaṃ bhrātā yo'nutiṣṭhati dharmavit | sa puṇyabandhuḥ puruṣo marudbhiḥ saha modate
SB 6.5.31