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“I took an interest in the Civil Rights Movement. I listened to Martin Luther King. The Vietnam War was raging. When I was 18, I was eligible for the draft, but when I went to be tested, I didn't qualify.”

Quote by Radhanath Swami

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Radhanath Swami

Radhanath Swami is a renowned Indian author and spiritual teacher. Born on December 7, 1950, he has a deep interest in Hinduism and spiritual philosophy. Swami began his study of Hindu scriptures at a young age and has since spread his teachings around the world. more

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