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I we are looking for God or an opportunity to learn and enrich our lives in every situation, we will find that, but if we are looking for how am I enjoying or suffering, we are subject to endless frustration

Radhanath Swami

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Radhanath Swami
Age: 73
Born: 1950
Born: December 7
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