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“Don't take yourself so personally.”

Quote by Ram Dass

Book:One-Liners: A Mini-Manual for a Spiritual Life

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One-Liners: A Mini-Manual for a Spiritual Life

This book offers a collection of brief, impactful statements designed to inspire and guide spiritual growth and reflection. more

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Ram Dass, born Stephen R. Levine, is an American spiritual teacher, author, and lecturer. Born on April 6, 1931, he is renowned for his influence on the 1960s and 1970s counterculture movement. Dass met his spiritual teacher Neem Karoli Baba in India and became his disciple, which profoundly impacted his life and teachings. His book 'Be Here Now' became a classic in the spiritual movement. more

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