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“The life that the dawn brings us is the only life we have. Life is in the here and now, not in the there and afterwards.”

Quote by Vimala Thakar

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Vimala Thakar
Vimala Thakar

Vimala Thakar was a mystic and writer born in India. She was born on April 15, 1921, and passed away on March 11, 2009. Her life and works mainly revolve around spiritual growth and self-realization. more

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