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A man develops a subtle power as a result of the strict observance of celibacy for twelve years. Then he can understand and grasp very subtle things which otherwise elude his intellect. Through that understanding the aspirant can have direct vision of God. That pure understanding alone enables him to realize Truth.

Ramakrishna

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Ramakrishna
Age: 50 †
Born: 1836
Born: February 18
Died: 1886
Died: August 16
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Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Gadadhar Chattopadhyay
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
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