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“Be inwardly ever newly joyous, like the ever-fresh laughing waters of a gurgling brook.”

Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda

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Paramahansa Yogananda

Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian spiritual teacher born on January 5, 1893, and passed away on March 7, 1952. He is considered one of the key figures in spreading yoga and Indian spiritual philosophy in the Western world, profoundly influencing the understanding of Eastern spiritual traditions in the West. more

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