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Consciousness is indeed always with us. Everyone knows 'I am!' No one can deny his own being.

Ramana Maharshi

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Ramana Maharshi
Age: 70 †
Born: 1879
Born: December 31
Died: 1950
Died: April 14
Philosopher
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Deny
Indeed
Consciousness
Everyone
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