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“We must carry out our duties, dedicating the spirit to God and with detachment from all interest in the things of the world and free from enmity towards any living being.”

Quote by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Book:The Bhagavadgita

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The Bhagavadgita

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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a distinguished Indian philosopher, academic, and statesman who served as the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. Born on September 5, 1888, in Thiruttani, Tamil Nadu, and passing away on April 17, 1975, he was a leading figure in the fields of Western philosophy and the philosophy of religion. A professor at the University of Mysore and the University of Calcutta, his works have had a profound impact on the understanding of Indian philosophy and culture. more

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