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“As the web issues out of the spider, As plants sprout from the earth, As hair grows from the body, even so, The sages say, this universe springs from, The deathless Self (the Supreme Soul), the source of life.”

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Eknath Easwaran

Eknath Easwaran was an Indian-American author known for his profound understanding of Eastern philosophy and spiritual life. His works blend the teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, aiming to help readers achieve spiritual growth in their daily lives. Easwaran's works include 'The Power of Silence' and 'The Art of Living', which have a wide readership around the world. more

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