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“Horrible events in life serve as catalysts for major changes in our life perspective and as teaching tools for helping others.”

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Dannion Brinkley

Dannion Brinkley is an author renowned for his contributions to the understanding of near-death experiences. Born on July 20, 1950, he has penned numerous works on the subject, offering unique perspectives on consciousness and the afterlife. more

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Source: Wit and Wisdom of Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore: Being a Treasury of Over Ten Thousand Invaluable and Inspiring Thoughts, Views, and Obervations on about Eight Hundred Subjects of Popular Interest, Collected from the Speeches and Writings of These Three Great Leaders of Modern India

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Source: SĀDHANĀ - The Realisation of life

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Source: Selected Letters of Rabindranath Tagore

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Source: SĀDHANĀ - The Realisation of life

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