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“Each thing tends to move towards its own nature. I always desire happiness which is my true nature. My nature is never a burden to me. Happiness is never a burden to me, whilst sorrow is.”

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Adi Shankara, an influential Indian philosopher active from 788 to 820 AD, is considered one of the most important thinkers in the history of Indian philosophy. His ideas profoundly impacted Indian philosophy, logic, and theology. more

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