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Instead of indulging in mere speculation, devote yourself here and now to the search for the Truth that is ever within you.

Ramana Maharshi

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Ramana Maharshi
Age: 70 †
Born: 1879
Born: December 31
Died: 1950
Died: April 14
Philosopher
Writer
Truth
Devote
Ever
Speculation
Love
Search
Mere
Instead
Consciousness
Within
Peace
Indulging

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