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Do not think of yourself as the body, but as the joyous consciousness and immortal life behind it.

Paramahansa Yogananda

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Paramahansa Yogananda
Age: 59 †
Born: 1893
Born: January 5
Died: 1952
Died: March 7
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As you forget self in service to others, you will find that, without seeking it, your own cup of happiness will be full.
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