The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI
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Mata Amritanandamayi164 quotes“The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.”
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