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“Do not look at anybody in terms of friend or foe, brother or cousin; do not fritter away your mental energies in thoughts of friendship or enmity. Seeking the Self everywhere, be amiable and equal-minded towards all, treating all alike.”

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Adi Shankara, an influential Indian philosopher active from 788 to 820 AD, is considered one of the most important thinkers in the history of Indian philosophy. His ideas profoundly impacted Indian philosophy, logic, and theology. more

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