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Quote by Ravi Shankar

“Enlightenment is the journey back from the head to the heart.”

Quote by Ravi Shankar

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Ravi Shankar was an Indian sitar player and composer, considered one of the greatest representatives of Indian classical music. His musical career spanned over half a century and had a profound impact on world music. He was born on April 7, 1920, and passed away on December 11, 2012. more

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