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“My work as a human being is to quiet my mind, open my heart and do what I can to relieve the suffering with as much wisdom, skill, whatever I got.”

Quote by Ram Dass

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Ram Dass, born Stephen R. Levine, is an American spiritual teacher, author, and lecturer. Born on April 6, 1931, he is renowned for his influence on the 1960s and 1970s counterculture movement. Dass met his spiritual teacher Neem Karoli Baba in India and became his disciple, which profoundly impacted his life and teachings. His book 'Be Here Now' became a classic in the spiritual movement. more

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