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The place where even the slightest trace of the 'I' does not exist, alone is Self.

Ramana Maharshi

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Ramana Maharshi
Age: 70 †
Born: 1879
Born: December 31
Died: 1950
Died: April 14
Philosopher
Writer
Place
Doe
Self
Even
Slightest
Trace
Exist
Alone

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