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“People have gotten used to living a botched-up life — to be anxious, insecure, hateful, jealous, and in various states of unpleasantness through the day — slowly humanity has begun to see it as normal. None of these things are normal. These are abnormalities. Once you accept them as part of life they become normal because the majority has joined the gang of unpleasantness. They are all saying, "Unpleasantness is normal. Being nasty to each other is normal. Being nasty to myself is normal." Someone trusted that you would be doing good things at least to yourself and said, "Do unto others what you do unto yourself." I am telling you, never do unto others what you are doing to yourself! By being with people, I know what they are doing to themselves is the worst thing. Fortunately, they are not doing such horrible things to others. Only once in a while they are giving a dose to others, but to themselves they are giving it throughout the day.”

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Life and Death in One Breath

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Jaggi Vasudev
Jaggi Vasudev

Jaggi Vasudev, born on September 3, 1957, is a renowned philanthropist from India. He is known for his contributions to personal growth and spiritual development, having founded the non-profit organization Sarvodaya, which is committed to social change and human welfare. more

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