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The creation itself is full of griefs. How can one understand joy if there is no sorrow? And how can everyone be happy at the same time?
Sarada Devi
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Sarada Devi
Age: 66 †
Born: 1853
Born: December 22
Died: 1920
Died: July 20
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Philosopher
Śāradā Devī
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Everything, husband, wife, or even the body, is only illusory. These are all shackles of illusion. Unless you can free yourself from these bondages, you will never be able to go to the other shore of the world.
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