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What else does one obtain by realization of God? Does one grow two horns? No, the mind becomes pure, and through a pure mind one attains knowledge and awakening.

Sarada Devi

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Sarada Devi
Age: 66 †
Born: 1853
Born: December 22
Died: 1920
Died: July 20
Biographer
Philosopher
Śāradā Devī
Grows
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Knowledge
Horns
Else
Obtain
Two
Awakening
Doe
Realization
Mind
Pure
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Becomes

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The happiness of the world is transitory. The less you become attached to the world, the more you enjoy peace of mind.
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