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“Precious gems are profoundly buried in the earth and can only be extracted at the expense of great labor.”

Quote by Anandamayi Ma

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Anandamayi Ma, a renowned saint from India, was born on April 30, 1896, and passed away on August 27, 1982. She is revered for her deep religious faith and compassionate spirit in both Hinduism and Buddhism. more

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