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“You never identify yourself with the shadows cast by your body, or with its reflection, or with the body you see in a dream or in your imagination. Therefore you should not identify yourself with this living body either.”

Quote by Adi Shankara

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Adi Shankara
Adi Shankara

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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