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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
Biographer
Philosopher
Śāradā Devī
Everyone
Understand
Griefs
Time
Grief
Sorrow
Creation
Joy
Full
Happy

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