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First, we must liberate people from religion, as religion is understood and practiced today. Second, we must effect a paradigm shift from religiosity to shared spirituality.

Agnivesh

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Agnivesh
Age: 80 †
Born: 1939
Born: September 11
Died: 2020
Died: September 11
Author
Social Activist
Social Worker
Writer
Vepa Shyam Rao
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