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“The eye cannot see it; the mind cannot grasp it. The deathless Self (the Supreme Soul or God) has neither caste nor race, Neither eyes, nor ears, nor hands, nor feet, Sages, this Self is infinite, present in the great and in the small, Everlasting and changeless, the source of life.”

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Eknath Easwaran

Eknath Easwaran was an Indian-American author known for his profound understanding of Eastern philosophy and spiritual life. His works blend the teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, aiming to help readers achieve spiritual growth in their daily lives. Easwaran's works include 'The Power of Silence' and 'The Art of Living', which have a wide readership around the world. more

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