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“All the big problems of the world today are routed in the philosophy of separateness and dualism.”

Quote by Satish Kumar

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Satish Kumar is an accomplished magazine editor, born on August 9, 1936. He is renowned for his profound insights into sustainable development and environmental protection. more

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