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Seed is not just the source of life. It is the very foundation of our being.

Vandana Shiva

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Vandana Shiva
Age: 71
Born: 1952
Born: November 5
Author
Environmentalist
Philosopher
Politician
University Teacher
Writer
Dehra Dun
Seed
Seeds
Foundation
Source
Life

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