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The search Who am I...ends in the annihilation of the illusory I and the Self which remains over will be as clear as a gooseberry in the palm of one's hand.

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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