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“Lord Krishna... proclaims Self-realization, true wisdom, as the highest branch of all human knowledge-the king of all sciences, the very essence of dharma ("religion")-for it alone permanently uproots the cause of man's threefold suffering and reveals to him his true nature of Bliss. Self-realization is yoga or "oneness" with truth-the direct perception or experience of truth by the all-knowing intuitive faculty of the soul.”

Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda

Book:God Talks With Arjuna

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God Talks With Arjuna

This book presents a series of conversations between a warrior named Arjuna and a divine figure, delving into profound questions about the nature of existence, duty, and the path to spiritual enlightenment. more

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Paramahansa Yogananda

Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian spiritual teacher born on January 5, 1893, and passed away on March 7, 1952. He is considered one of the key figures in spreading yoga and Indian spiritual philosophy in the Western world, profoundly influencing the understanding of Eastern spiritual traditions in the West. more

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