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For those who have obtained unobstructed knowledge of Self, the world is seen merely as a bondage causing imagination.

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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Imagination
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World
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