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We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.

Mata Amritanandamayi

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Mata Amritanandamayi
Age: 70
Born: 1953
Born: September 27
Guru
Religious Leader
Spiritual Leader
Whatever
Others
Best
Trying
Way
Relieve
Suffering

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