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“The essence of spirituality is the duty to live to its full the glorious destiny of being human. The purpose of religion should be to empower all people in this adventure of living with dignity and fulfilment.”

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Agnivesh is a renowned social activist, born on September 21, 1939. He is known for his steadfast commitment to social justice and human rights. more

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