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Make use of all free time at the office and elsewhere for chanting your mantra or reading spiritual books. Avoid indulging in unnecessary gossip and try to talk about spiritual subjects with others.

Mata Amritanandamayi

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Mata Amritanandamayi
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: September 27
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