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“What do you want to do sadhana for? The aim should not be the satisfaction of egoism: "I want to be a great yogi; I shall have so much power and with that power I shall establish myself in the world." All such thoughts must be thrown far away.”

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Sri Aurobindo, a philosopher, poet, and politician from India, was born on August 15, 1872, and passed away on December 5, 1950. He is renowned for his profound philosophical thoughts and his contributions to the spiritual revival of India. more

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