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The greatest romance is with the Infinite.

Paramahansa Yogananda

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Paramahansa Yogananda
Age: 59 †
Born: 1893
Born: January 5
Died: 1952
Died: March 7
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Guru
Philosopher
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Yogi
Paramahamsa Yogananda
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The power of unfulfilled desires is the root of all man's slavery
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The reality of my life cannot die for I am indestructible consciousness.
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