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When the mind is still, we can become an instrument of peace.

Eknath Easwaran

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Eknath Easwaran
Age: 88 †
Born: 1910
Born: December 17
Died: 1999
Died: October 26
Author
Philosopher
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Keralam
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Peace
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Mind

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