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“To know that you are neither the body nor mind, watch yourself steadily and live unaffected by your body and mind, completely aloof, as if you were dead. It means you have no vested interests, either in the body or in the mind.”

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Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj was an Indian philosopher known for his profound insights into existence and self-awareness. His philosophy emphasizes the importance of direct experience and inner perception, profoundly influencing many seekers of spiritual awakening. more

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